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'Autistic person' and 'person with autism' are not one and the same - The Hill
"It may seem counter-intuitive that there would be any difference between these, and yet, the distinction, to many in the autism spectrum...
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Nov 12, 20211 min read


Let’s have a deeper conversation about racism - Wednesday Journal
"There is room to talk about race and racism that respects the nuance, complexity and analytical rigor with which many thoughtful people...
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Nov 11, 20211 min read


A book to look out for: The Function of Apartheid by Keshav Sukhu
Watch this interview with writer Keshav Sukhu about his debut novel The Function of Apartheid. "'The Function of Apartheid: The Tale of...
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Nov 10, 20211 min read


The vexed question of school awards ceremonies and whether they serve any constructive purpose - DM
Just because it is 'the way we've always done things', does not make it 'the way it should always be'. Thought-provoking views on...
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Nov 9, 20211 min read


Our forgotten history: Dr Jotello Festiri Soga - South Africa's First Veterinarian
"Given South Africa’s racial history, it is almost unbelievable that the country’s first veterinarian was black – and that he earned his...
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Nov 5, 20211 min read


Little People Big Dreams 2021 - Book series
An amazing series of books for children 6+ "See what's new in the Little People, Big Dreams biography book series for kids! Michelle...
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Nov 5, 20211 min read


I Was Told I Have Career Advantages ‘as a Black Woman.’ Here’s How I Replied. New York Times
" The world is changing as younger people enter the work force.... the generation that won’t stand for bias. They get loud, and they...
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Nov 4, 20211 min read


Diwali Has Many Origins, But One Central Theme - Yes Magazine
"Perhaps these diverse origin stories of Diwali point to a shared argument that Indian culture is making about the world: that...
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Nov 4, 20211 min read


Justice Narratives - Understanding the Justice Experience through Poetry (YouTube)
"In this film, access to justice was explored through the use of poetry. Submissions from South African poets were thematically coded to...
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Nov 3, 20211 min read


Unpacking the importance of Transformation in schools, and the roles parents play - Rachel Kolisi
Brilliant conversation between Rachel Kolisi and Allan Magubane on Instagram Live. "We unpacked the importance of Transformation in...
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Oct 28, 20211 min read


‘Cancel Culture’ Isn’t the Problem. ‘OK Culture’ Is. New York Times
"You can’t safely be a jerk at work anymore — not even in private. That’s what the National Football League head coach Jon Gruden learned...
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Oct 21, 20211 min read


Have you heard about the Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) campaign?
Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign to spark children’s potential through...
parents4change
Oct 13, 20211 min read


We are facing a major literacy crisis and need a fundamental mind shift in our reading culture... DM
"Only one in five South African Grade 4s can read with comprehension. To make things worse, under Covid-19 restrictions, the foundation...
parents4change
Oct 12, 20211 min read


The pursuit of social justice has become more critical than ever, but there are mountains to climb
"...social justice is about the equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms regardless of human diversity reflected in the fair, just and...
parents4change
Oct 11, 20211 min read


Have you heard? Winning SA app helps two- to eight-year olds learn our indigenous languages
"Local language edtech Ambani Africa has walked away with multiple top honours at the 2021 MTN Business App of the Year Awards. The app...
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Oct 8, 20211 min read


Be a Bishops Boarder - Bishops College YouTube
This video made by the learners of the three Bishops Boarding Houses gives a glimpse of life at the school and celebrates the positive...
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Oct 7, 20211 min read


Cultivating Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Workplace (or School) - RHR
Highlight from an interview with "Marvin Rees, a British Labour Party politician who has been the mayor of Bristol since 2016. His...
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Sep 27, 20211 min read


South Africa must return to its deep activist heritage of progressive values and social justice (MC)
What is the heritage we seek? "The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Bill of Rights, which are the cornerstone of our...
parents4change
Sep 24, 20211 min read


Desmond Tutu 11th Annual Peace Lecture 2021 - Speaking truth to power: no future without justice
Register to attend 7 October 2021 at 7 pm "The 11th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture will be delivered by four global leaders –...
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Sep 23, 20211 min read


We Need More Tables - Navigating Privilege In The Face Of Poverty - Norma Young
"In We Need More Tables, Norma Young provides guidance on how to find a balance between alleviating poverty and yet maintaining a measure...
parents4change
Sep 22, 20211 min read
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