NEW YORK - With 11.5 per cent of school-age children – or 123 million – missing out on learning today, compared to 12.8 per cent – or 135 million – in 2007, the percentage of six to 15 year olds who are out of school has barely decreased in the last decade, UNICEF said today. … [Read more...]
SA to increase science centres
Cape Town – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has promised to increase the number of science centres in the country in a bid to help the youth “reach their full potential in the learning environment.” Pandor opened and addressed the 6th Science Centre World Congress in Cape Town on Monday morning. … [Read more...]