Podcasts about Equal Education

Equal Education’s Head of Organising in the Western Cape, Nontsikelelo Dlulani joined Saskia Falken on air to talk about challenging the Western Cape schools' admission policy in court. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Listen live – Views and News with Clarence Ford is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/audio-podcasts/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks to Katherine Sutherland Equal Education Law Centre Senior Legal Researcher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Video Series at Mary Wollstonecraft Eats the Rich and Eviscerates the Haters 00:00 Opening 01:07  I Have Notes 03:28 Challenges of Change and Freedom 09:57 Education and Women's Dependency 12:49 Women's Power and Societal Expectations 14:04 Equal Education and Virtue 17:45 Critique of Chivalry and Courtesy 20:38 Conclusion and Upcoming Content 21:35 START of Chapter 4 and Women's Degradation 24:19 The Role of Reason and Rationality 29:04 Cultural and Societal Influences 31:16 The Pursuit of Pleasure and Its Consequences 38:22 The Impact of Education and Social Expectations 43:10 Comparisons with the Rich and Powerful 45:01 Adam Smith Extended Quote Starts Here 53:41 The Call for Equality and Rational Education 55:20 Like Emma's Reading List! 56:38 (I swear, Austen memorized this bit!) 59:50 (Possibly my favorite part of the book to date—HA!) 1:00:50 Tenant of Wildfell Hall parallel 01:06:03 END of Ch 4 Part 1 • If you've never read Anne Brontë, please take a listen to CraftLit's "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" (starts with episode 516—https://bit.ly/craftlit-tenant). She's the most shocking, most modern, and arguably the best of the Brontë writers. You likely missed her b/c Charlotte didn't like this book's 'sensibilities' and did what she could to ghost it after Anne's death. Bad Charlotte! • "Seventy-times-seven" please see Aarne-Thompson  Tale-Types & Motifs for more:

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says it is promising to have all nine provinces of the country obtaining no less than eighty-four percent of the pass rate. She was speaking in East London in the Eastern Cape where she lauded the province for its constant improvement in its pass rate. The Province obtained an 84.9 pass rate with nearly half of its matriculants obtaining bachelor passes. Gwarube says some rural areas outperform some of the metros when it comes to matric results...

The Western Cape has made significant strides in securing equal access to schools for all learners. Following litigation by Equal Education (EE) and parent applicants, the Western Cape High Court ruled that out-of-school learners must be placed in schools for the remainder of 2024. A significant move that has been welcomed by Equal Education. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ntsikie Dlulane, Equal Education Head of organisation in the Western Cape

 Matric 2024, Vanessa Le Roux founder of Parents for Equal Education & the mother of a matriculant joined us for a chat about the challenges facing the class of 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa YESTERDAY officially signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) policy into law. The BELA Bill, as it was previously known, makes changes to the South African Schools Act of 1996.  The  act introduces new regulations around schools in South Africa, most notably in relation to compulsory schooling from Grade R, language policies and curriculums, and prohibition of corporal punishment and initiation practices, to mention a few. The changes include making the provincial education department responsible for school language policies, criminalising parental negligence in school attendance, and accommodating religion in school codes of conduct. Critics of the new law argue that the BELA undermines the authority of school governing bodies (SGBs) and centralises decision-making power. For their reaction, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the CEO of the Federation of School Governing Bodies, Dr Jaco Deacon and Cathrine Sutherland, Legal Researcher at Equal Education j

On September 12, 1974, Boston Public Schools bused the first students across town as a part of a highly controversial school integration program. The program was a result of Judge W. Arthur Garrity's federal court order that mandated that both black and white students be bused to schools outside of their neighborhoods. What followed was a series of protests and riots that helped cement Boston's reputation as an exceptionally racist city. While this moment is a major flashpoint in Boston's history, it is not the whole story. Busing was the culmination of a years-long fight between a Black community that wanted a better education for its children and a white community resistant to change. Today on The Common, Boston journalist, lecturer, and historian Dart Adams, joins us to break down this history. If you want to learn more about the history of busing in Boston, check out WBUR's series “Busing's Legacy in Boston, 50 Years Later,” which was done in collaboration with The Emancipator. Greater Boston's weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

Equal Education (EE) has vehemently denounced the appointment of former minister Zizi Kodwa, who is currently facing corruption charges, to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education. In a strongly-worded letter to ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli, the Movement urged the party to immediately withdraw Kodwa's nomination and initiate proceedings to remove him from his position as a member of parliament. Elvis Presslin spoke to Equal Education's General Secretary, Noncedo Madubedube

Crystal Orderson speaks Katherine Sutherland, Legal Researcher at the Equal Education Law Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Civil society calls on all to respect the outcome of the ConCourt decision. EWN speaks with supporters and MK political principles outside the court.The case against 21-year-old Bafana Mahungela, the boy accused of killing Joburg killer Kirsten Kluyts, is back in court.ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is leading a campaign in Pretoria, Atteridgeville, tomorrow to garner party support. He is expected to visit Nkomo Village Mall, a local high school and a door-to-door.Latest from George. 44 people unaccounted for, eight deceased. 16 of the 37 retrieved are in critical condition in hospital.Thousands of Equal Education members will be marching to Parliament to demand the prioritisation and realisation of equal and quality education for all learners in the lead-up to the national elections..SPORTS WRAP.Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Section 27, Equal Education, and the Legal Resources Centre are urging Parliament to reinstate clauses in the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill to prevent unfair discrimination in language and admissions policies against learners and hinder their access to public schools. The organizations, in a statement, says that the proposed changes by the National Council of Provinces will water down important clauses that entrench proactive oversight powers on the part of provincial education Heads of Departments (HODs). For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mila Harding, a legal researcher at Section 27. 

Let's face it. Artificial intelligence is everywhere around us—on our phones, in our homes, in our cars and in our schools. But that doesn't mean that we all have equal access to the best and most helpful learning technologies. As AI continues to develop and get smarter, how can we ensure universal access to these educational technologies so that all students can benefit?  Nadeem Nathoo, co-founder of The Knowledge Society, argues that the private sector would be the most effective at getting cutting-edge AI technologies into the hands of students, saying that a direct-to-user approach is the most realistic and reliable. Isabelle Hau, executive director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, says it's imperative for educators to be involved in the development and dissemination of artificial intelligence in schools. She argues that while AI in classrooms can be a great equalizer, without proper oversight, there's a risk that AI could deepen inequalities between students. Louka Parry, CEO and founder of The Learning Future, says we must look at education and learning more holistically. While he agrees that AI presents a lot of opportunity for learners across the world, he reminds us that an important part of learning is cultivating curiosity in a social setting and that AI tools could potentially isolate students and deepen intellectual divides. Listen to the Doha Debates Podcast as these three education experts debate the best ways to incorporate and leverage AI in the classroom. Doha Debates Podcast is a production of Doha Debates. This episode is hosted by Rawaa Augé and was filmed live at the WISE Summit in Doha, Qatar, in November 2023. Thoughts on this conversation? Let us know! Follow us everywhere @DohaDebates and join the post-episode discussion in our YouTube comments.

Equal Education (EE) protests over pupil placement crisis in Gauteng and Western Cape schools by Radio Islam

Die Verkrygingshervormings-werkgroep in Suid-Afrika, insluitend die Ahmed Kathrada-stigting, Corruption Watch, Equal Education en die Public Affairs Research-instituut het hulle ernstige bedenkinge uitgespreek oor die vinnige aanvaarding van die Wetsontwerp op Openbare Verkryging. Die wetgewing moet Suid-Afrika se jaarlikse besteding op verkryging van ‘n biljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand reguleer. Ryan Brunette van die Public Affairs Research-instituut sê die groep sien die wetsontwerp as gebrekkig en gevaarlik en is bekommer oor die helderheid, gebrek aan navorsing en onvoldoende konsultasie:

Crystal speaks to Elizabeth Biney, EE's Head of research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Q&A, recorded during this year Peter's Executive Summit, Abundance360, Tony touches on the challenges of the recent pandemic, the changing dynamics of leadership, and his non-partisan approach, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond dogma to find solutions. 06:17 | The Moment of Change in History 12:29 | The Impact of the Generation Gap 35:42 | Equal Education for All Tony Robbins is the nation's top business and life strategist as a motivational speaker, coach, and philanthropist with over 20 years of experience. He has coached Fortune 500 top leaders and U.S. presidents.  Support Tony's moonshots:  https://give.feedingamerica.org/a/tony-robbins https://100billionmeals.org/  _____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ Experience the future of sleep with Eight Sleep. Visit https://www.eightsleep.com/moonshots/ to save $150 on the Pod Cover.  _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog Get my new Longevity Practices book for free: https://www.diamandis.com/longevity My new book with Salim Ismail, Exponential Organizations 2.0: The New Playbook for 10x Growth and Impact, is now available on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3P3j54J Learn more about my executive summit, Abundance360 _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Right to Read Campaign says it will take 86 years for all South African children to read for meaning. Social justice organisations such as the South African Human Rights Commission, the Legal Resources Centre, Equal Education and SECTION27 launched The Right to Read Campaign at Constitution Hill, in Johannesburg yesterday to address the shocking early-grade literacy rates. The campaign is in response to a 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study which revealed that 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language, including their home language. Our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Right to Read Campaign's Sipumelele Lucwaba about the primary objective of the campaign.

Carlotta Walls LaNier was a member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957. She reflects on civil rights as teaching Black history comes under attack in Arkansas and other states. Then, keeping Garden of the Gods a welcoming place to visit. And Colorado wonders about the sounds of insects.

Carlotta Walls LaNier was a member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957. She reflects on civil rights as teaching Black history comes under attack in Arkansas and other states. Then, keeping Garden of the Gods a welcoming place to visit. And Colorado wonders about the sounds of insects.

The Supreme Court has banned a policy that was enacted in order to partially right the wrong of hundreds of years of racism. Now what? What does the removal of affirmative action do to black students and their opportunity to get accepted to colleges and universities in the United States?   * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Get into it HERE * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here: https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnalanpod https://paypal.me/johnalanpod   Go check out my new comic strip "Loyal Oak" at https://johnalanpod.com/loyal-oak-the-comicstrip/ You can find my music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5F4Jgrwy2fMa54webx5yzk?si=TTCDdVjdQCSf4GsRM7UyZg More info and my blog are here at https://johnalanpod.com/blog/   Here are some sources for some of my comments on this episode:  https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-affirmative-action-legacy-college-admissions-5d6f34a13045752c6a37db67c66c7d63 https://thegrio.com/2023/06/30/theres-no-such-thing-as-race-neutral/ https://www.nber.org/papers/w26316 https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/historical-foundations-race https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-01-26/yale-study-shows-black-boys-are-more-likely-to-be-disciplined-than-their-white-classmates https://ifstudies.org/blog/the-black-white-divide-in-suspensions-what-is-the-role-of-family #CominHomeWithJohnAlan #AffirmativeAction #CivilRights

Michele looks at three news stories that should startle anyone sane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele looks at three news stories that should startle anyone sane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Equal Education is making their voice heard during the Human Rights Festival at the Constitutional Hill. There is a lady two stalls who was annoyed at the noise.

In this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, the host holds the government accountable by revisiting the tragic story of Michael Komape, who died after falling into a pit latrine at school in 2014.  McKaiser, a contributor and analyst for TimesLIVE, looks at the latest claims by basic education minister Angie Motshekga of progress made in ensuring the government complies with the agreed norms and standards every state school must meet. There remains, argues McKaiser, a gap between political promises and service delivery, which worsens educational inequalities between the haves and the have-nots.  McKaiser draws on archived material to highlight and affirm the activism of civil society organisations like Equal Education and Section 27 in getting the state to comply with its constitutional obligations. The episode ends on a sombre note, recalling the avoidable death of Komape, and leaving listeners to wrestle with the question of whether the government has done enough to honour its mandate, especially for millions of black people living in poverty. Produced by Bulelani Nonyukela.

 Charlie Smith, a former black left-wing activist turned patriot activist gives a speech about the evils of forced bussing.  

Equal Education and Equal Education Law Centre will be in court today to challenge the introduction of collaboration schools, donor-funded schools, and intervention facilities by the Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Act. The organization says the act makes it possible for two new types of schools to be established collaboration and donor-funded schools. It says these schools give donors and private entities significant control of public schools in a way that undermines the principles of democratic governance and accountability. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Head of Equal Education Western Cape, Ntsiki Dlulani.

Equal Education is calling on the National Treasury to stop cuts to the basic education budget. This as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to table his medium-term budget policy statement in parliament today. Equal Education says money must be put towards fixing South Africa's schooling crisis. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Equal Education researcher Jane Borman

Today Ed talks with David Montague. David started his career as a stock broker, but his journey to impact has led him to become the Founder and Executive Director of Memphis Teacher Residency, where their mission is “Christian love expressed in equal education.”Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactMemphis Teacher Residency:www.memphistr.orgLinkedInwww.edgap.orgwww.litgap.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineA Testament of Hope by Martin Luther King Jr.

Guest: Stacey Jacobs who is the Equal Education researcher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

80% of schools in South Africa have been deemed dysfunctional. Tarryn Cooper Bell talks to Radio Islam about what this means.

This article aimed to establish the implementation of policy by researching the lived experiences of students with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) studying in the university.

Yesterday Equal Education marched to parliament to demand the scrapping of the proposed changes to education infrastructure laws. The civil organization says the proposed changes will see the removal of deadlines for the delivery of necessities like water, electricity, and classrooms in schools. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Head of Equal Education Western Cape, Ntsiki Dlulani.

Equal education involves many things – equal representation, participation, access to resources, and more. There's a lot to explore around equal education in the Teacher archives, and in this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we'll be sharing some recent examples with you. In today's episode we're going to get you up to speed on these stories, and also some more of our highlights from this month. And, like all episodes of Teacher Staffroom, we'll be posing some questions throughout the podcast, so feel free to pause the audio as you go, gather some colleagues, and discuss together how these stories might be relevant to your school context. Host: Zoe Kaskamanidis Podcast sponsor: MEGAMIX Social (https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/learn/schools-teachers/megamix-social)

Die regering beplan grootskaalse infrastruktuurprojekte om die ekonomie 'n hupstoot te gee. Equal Education sê die president moet 'n duidelike tydraamwerk gee vir infrastruktuurteikens by openbare skole. Die Wes-Kaapse Byebedryfvereniging is bekommerd oor die trae inwerkingstelling van die provinsie se strategie om die bedryf te versterk.

Vaish [/vIEsh/] Sarathy [/sAH rUH thEE/], Ph.D. is a Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Science Educator, and the founder of Functional Nutrition for Kids - a Functional Nutrition Practice for children, and Plum Pudding Chemistry - a science and math education practice for kids of all abilities. Her TEDx talk "Who decides how smart you are" talks about the value of Assuming Intelligence and has been called mind-blowing and perspective-shifting by practitioners and parents. Vaish believes that Sound Nutrition, an Equal Education, and a Rested Mind are the birthright of every child, and no functional practice is possible without truly Assuming Competence. Her perspective is shaped by her son, Sid, a non-speaking 14-year-old poet with Down Syndrome and Autism, who has a sharp mind and a quick wit. Connect with Vaish on IG: www.instagram.com/drvaishsarathy or FB: www.facebook.com/functionalnutritionforkids ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

The South African Constitution is clear: “Everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water.” But how that plays out in practice is what Elizabeth Biney of Equal Education is passionate about changing. Equal Education is a movement of learners, parents, post-school youth, teachers and community members who are essentially agitating the government for quality and equal education. And they do so through advocacy and research, strategic litigation and youth organising. A key tenet of this is access to water and safe sanitation, which hundreds of schools around the country are still unable to provide their learners.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/09/21/activists-demand-equal-education-for-women-in-herat/

How should we understand efforts at school integration? And how are they related to the idea of equal education? Larry and I consider different historical understandings of integration and the problematic idea of integration as a vehicle for gaining social capital. Larry and Zoë Burkholder just published Integrations: The Struggle for Racial Equality and Civic Renewal in Public Education.  Larry is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, and Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston. You can find out more about his experience teaching a course on race and racism to Cambridge High School students by reading his High Schools, Race, and America's Future: What Students Can Teach Us About Morality, Diversity, and Community And Larry's website is here

The battle by education advocacy group, Section 27, to get rid of pit toilets in Limpopo schools is set to continue in the Polokwane High Court today (Friday). In 2018, Judge Gerrit Muller ordered that the Limpopo Department of Education and Department of Basic Education to develop a plan to eradicate pit toilets at Limpopo schools. Section 27 together with Equal Education, who have joined as a friend of the court, believe the plan provided by government is unconstitutional and unreasonable. For more here is Section27 communications officer, Julia Chaskalson... .

Members of Section 27, Equal Education and Michael Komape's father, James Komape, have gathered outside the High Court in Polokwane. This as proceedings get under way after Section 27 brought the case against the Basic Education Department. The case relates to the department's plan to eradicate pit latrines at schools. Equal Education and Section 27 are challenging the department's plan to completely eradicate pit toilets by 2030. In 2018, the court ruled in favour of the Komape family after Michael died in a pit toilet at school in 2014. The court also provided a structural order compelling the department to improve sanitation at schools. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Katlego Nyoni.

Guest: Kim Khumalo, Equal Education Researcher  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday on the show we spoke to Secion 27's Faranaaz Veriava about an upcoming court case to continue fighting for school meals for learners. The organisation, together with the Equal Education Law Centre, are representing Equal Education and the school governing bodies of two schools in Limpopo. They say the Department of Basic Education and provincial education departments are failing to rollout the National School Nutrition Programme to all eligible learners in South Africa. In the interview, Veriava suggested that the Western Cape Education Department was also not a good performer in terms of providing food parcels to children when they are not in school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Tshego Phala | Executive Director  at Equal Education Law Centre Equal Education (EE) and two Limpopo schools will go back to court this month to get education authorities to provide meals to all qualifying pupils. EE and the schools have brought an urgent application in the North Gauteng High Court against Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga and eight provincial education MECs, who they say are in breach of a previous order granted in July last year. That order directed them to ensure that pupils were given a daily meal in terms of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), whether attending school or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Nontsikelelo Dlulani | Head of the Western Cape  at Equal Education   Equal Education and Equal Education Law Centre welcome the DBE's case-by-case approach to managing COVID-19 infections in schools and celebrate the announcement of vaccinations for all school staff. In line with research done on COVID-19 in schools, and the harmful impacts of schools being closed, EE surveyed 337 learners across the five provinces they organise in, about schooling experiences during the pandemic. EE Western Cape, Nontsikelelo Dlulani unpacks some of those findings.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we venture into our third series, we take a look at how classism affects our school system. Adults constantly reference the behavior or today's kids and continually complain about their use of technology and what they learn from tv and social media. In those moments, do we consider what kids are learning inside the classroom as well? Are kids really receiving similar educations? Are they being giving the foundation for a successful future? Do we care as long as our kids receive what they need? This episode will get you started, but you definitely need to stay around for this eye-opening series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Clement chats to Equal's Education Noncedo Madubedube and the late Aventhandwa Nokhangela aunt, Zanele Goda, on the teenager's tragic death at a leadership camp organized by the NGO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Derek W. Black is a professor at the University of South Carolina Law School as well as an outspoken advocate of the importance of public education, and his work has been published in both professional journals and the mainstream media. In this program, Derek W. Black will discuss his new book, Schoolhouse Burning, which makes a powerful case for valuing public education as a cornerstone of our nation. Shedding light on the role of public education throughout American history, Black will speak to listeners about the importance of protecting the right to free and equal education for every child across the United States, regardless of race, creed, or family income, to preserve the democratic ideals that make America unique and truly great.

Derek W. Black is a professor at the University of South Carolina Law School as well as an outspoken advocate of the importance of public education, and his work has been published in both professional journals and the mainstream media. In this program, Derek W. Black will discuss his new book, Schoolhouse Burning, which makes a powerful case for valuing public education as a cornerstone of our nation. Shedding light on the role of public education throughout American history, Black will speak to listeners about the importance of protecting the right to free and equal education for every child across the United States, regardless of race, creed, or family income, to preserve the democratic ideals that make America unique and truly great.

The global pandemic has hit each and every single one of us differently. Refugees are one of the many groups who are often overlooked and forgotten. It is truly heartbreaking to hear, especially the refugee kids who have to grow up in a world full of discrimination and unfairness. Want to find out more on why these kids cannot receive the same quality of education like us? Hop on here to know how you can be part of a change and make a difference!

In 2017-18, South African social justice movement, Equal Education, went through a major –and very public -upheaval after allegations emerged of sexual harassment by members of the movement's leadership. General Secretary Noncedo Madubedube describes her root and branch effort to rebuild Equal Education's culture and restore confidence in the organization. In this episode: Akwe Amosu and her colleague Chris Stone discuss a recent campaign for the release of some Egyptian rights defenders and what it tells us about their organization Interview with Noncedo Madubedube, General Secretary of Equal Education, South Africa The Coda: Turkish human rights leader Murat Cellikan shares an Ariel Dorfman poem that evokes the pain and fierce determination of the“disappeared”and their loved ones. For a list of supplemental readings and additional information about this episode's content, please visit www.strengthandsolidarity.org/podcast Send us your ideas and your feedback at pod@strengthandsolidarity.org.

Tracey Malawana, deputy general secretary of Equal Education

Hulp stroom reeds in van heinde en verre vir boere in die Vrystaat en Noord-Kaap wat deur die verwoestende veldbrande in die twee provinsies geraak is. Ons spits ons toe op die diere-slagoffers van die brand, met 'n veearts van die Vrystaat, wat sê hy't lanklaas so ‘n wreedaardige gesig aanskou. AgriSA het die Nasionale Tesourie genader om in te gryp om die volhoubaarheid van die Landbank te verseker. Die nie-regeringsorganisasie Equal Education, reageer op onthullings dat kinders gras en sprinkane moes eet, toe subsidies tydens die grendelstaat weerhou is.

As the civil rights movement of the mid-20th century made its way onto college campuses, the leaders of those institutions needed to find a way to keep the peace while making big changes. This week on the Best of Our Knowledge, we'll hear how college presidents straddled the campus color line. Some of America's most […]

Daar gaan elke jaar sowat 278 miljard ton se ys verlore in Groenland. Die Wêreld Meteorogiese Organisasie het dit onlangs bevestig. Die drukgroep Equal Education soek statistiek oor skoolmaaltye. Die Suid-Afrikaanse regering reageer op berigte dat Iran die Amerikaanse ambassadeur in Pretoria om die lewe wil bring.

Since the reopening of schools,there's been a rise in Covid-19 infection cases at schools among teachers and learners. Unions are now calling for immediate closure of schools atleast until after the Covid-19 peak ends and they are also citing high levels of absenteeism from learners whose parents have decided to keep their children at home. Early in the month, when grades R, six and 11 returned to school , Equal Education had called for systemic challenges to be urgently resolved to enable all schools to safely re-open. Meawhile, Ineaquality in South Africa's education system is still prevalent and with a call to close schools, what is the academic impact to learners without access to resources. For more Udo Carelse spoke to Equal Education's Head of Gauteng Zama Mthunzi

The Basic Education Department has blamed its failure to provide meals to over nine million learners nationwide on logistics and lack of infrastructure. Equal Education approached the Pretoria High Court on an urgent basis to seek an order to compel government to provide meals to learners, regardless of whether they have returned to school or not. The programme which feeds nine million learners was suspended in March due to the lockdown. It resumed on June 8 when schools reopened, but Equal Education says seven and a half million children did not received meals on June 8, and close to 4 -million are still deprived of meals despite the programme being fully funded.

The urgent case brought by Equal Education (EE) and two Limpopo schools to ensure that meals are provided to all nine million learners who would ordinarily benefit from the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), will be heard in the North Gauteng High Court tomorrow. Equal Education and the schools are asking the court for a declaratory order that there is a duty on government to ensure that all learners who qualify to benefit from the National School Nutrition Programme continue to receive these meals, regardless of whether their grades returned to schools….We spoke to Noncedo Madubedube- General Secretary @ Equal Education & Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education.

Guest : Lawrence Manaka                Liyema Saliwa Today,  Equal Education held an online Children’s Conference, bringing together learner members of Equal Education (Equalisers) and education officials from various provinces, to discuss how to address the challenges faced by learners during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the realisation of a Charter for the Equal Education organization. 

Guests : Tracey Malawana DG secretary for Equal Education                Lawrence Manaka 

‘Just for a change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship' show notes Episode 1: Innovative responses to problems In this first episode of ‘Just for a Change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship' host, Kentse Radebe, introduces the work of the centre. What is social systems thinking and how can we engage this way of thinking about the world to bring about systemic change and justice? This first podcast is recorded during a worldwide pandemic - a problem that has not only highlighted systemic issues at various levels in society but has demanded innovative responses in record time. Kentse chats to featured podcast guests, Tracey Malawana from Equal Education and Ella Scheepers, a Bertha scholar and Bertha team member. Both Tracey and Ella have been working with an on the ground community mobilisation group, Community Action Network (CANS), an innovative community driven project that has emerged during this time of Covid19 to address many different issues faced on the ground by communities across South Africa. This is one of the most incredible examples of moving from charity to solidarity ever seen in South Africa. Perhaps this is something that can lead to more community driven engagement and change in the future. In this episode's ‘Positive Outlook' segment, Fergus Turner from the Bertha team, interviews Pele Box founder, Neo Hutiri on how he turned his health challenge into a solution that is changing lives and access to healthcare in Africa. If you're looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you. The links you need to know about: Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre  Cape Town Together:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapeTownTogether/  Equal Education: https://equaleducation.org.za/ Pele Box: www.pelebox.com  www.gsb.uct.ac.za · equaleducation.org.za · www.pelebox.com · Bertha Centre · Transcript — PDF (136.6 KB)

‘Just for a change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ show notes Episode 1: Innovative responses to problems In this first episode of ‘Just for a Change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ host, Kentse Radebe, introduces the work of the centre. What is social systems thinking and how can we engage this way of thinking about the world to bring about systemic change and justice? This first podcast is recorded during a worldwide pandemic - a problem that has not only highlighted systemic issues at various levels in society but has demanded innovative responses in record time. Kentse chats to featured podcast guests, Tracey Malawana from Equal Education and Ella Scheepers, a Bertha scholar and Bertha team member. Both Tracey and Ella have been working with an on the ground community mobilisation group, Community Action Network (CANS), an innovative community driven project that has emerged during this time of Covid19 to address many different issues faced on the ground by communities across South Africa. This is one of the most incredible examples of moving from charity to solidarity ever seen in South Africa. Perhaps this is something that can lead to more community driven engagement and change in the future. In this episode’s ‘Positive Outlook’ segment, Fergus Turner from the Bertha team, interviews Pele Box founder, Neo Hutiri on how he turned his health challenge into a solution that is changing lives and access to healthcare in Africa. If you’re looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you. The links you need to know about: Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre  Cape Town Together:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapeTownTogether/  Equal Education: https://equaleducation.org.za/ Pele Box: www.pelebox.com 

In die Program: 'n Ekonoom voorspel dat vleispryse onder druk gaan kom. Daar is 'n toename in rooftogte op koerierdienste se voertuie en Equal Education oorweeg regsaksie teen die Departement van Basiese Onderwys indien skool-voedingskemas nie volgende week heringestel word nie.

Classic 1027 — Noncedo Madubedube, general secretary, Equal Education; Xolani Fakude, secretariat officer, SADTU; Mary Metcalfe, education expert/ former Gauteng MEC for Education & Prof Elizabeth Henning, director for Centre for Education Practice Research at UJ’s Soweto Campus

Business Day TV — For parents and teachers across the country the tag line of back to school has never evoked such a mixed array of emotions. The impact of the changes being forced by COVID-19 were best summed up by the minister of basic education, Angie Motshekga, when she said: The virus has forced us to re-engineer the basic education system. Business Day TV's Michael Avery talks to Xolani Fakude - Secretariat Officer: SADTU, Prof Elizabeth Henning, Director for Centre for Education Practice Research at UJ's Soweto Campus, Mary Metcalfe - Education Expert & Former Gauteng MEC for Education AND Noncedo Madubedube - General Secretary of Equal Education about the current state of readiness in SA's schools

Yung Amplified, a youth show anchored and profudeced by our Youth Based Organisation, Upstart. On this show, they look scrutinize state of readiness for school reopening and how learners feel about it. Sindi chat to Itumeleng from Equal Education to gauge their feedback about their finding of schools preparing to reopen after abrupt closure due to covid 19.

Rhodes Music Radio — Yung Amplified, a youth show anchored and profudeced by our Youth Based Organisation, Upstart. On this show, they look scrutinize state of readiness for school reopening and how learners feel about it. Sindi chat to Itumeleng from Equal Education to gauge their feedback about their finding of schools preparing to reopen after abrupt closure due to covid 19.

The effects of educational disparities will have long term socio-economic impact that will widen both the achievement gap and hinder societal advancement.

Some civil society organisations say they are keenly awaiting clarity from the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, on how schools will be prepared to open amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Schools have been closed for nearly six weeks as government battles to contain the virus. To get schools ready to operate during the lockdown, precautions must be implemented. Civil society organisations like Equal Education and Section 27, say they want specific issues to be clarified. Motshekga is scheduled to address the public on these matters later today.

Ian Robinson speaks on the importance of a well educated country. How it raises the quality of life for a country when its people are well educated and make good decisions. How different would our country be if everyone had the same opportunity of success.

In part-2 of this stimulating conversation, Geralyn leads us through common misconceptions and wrong labels that get attached when a child lags behind neurodevelopmentally. We also chat about the role of diet in brain development. 

Geralyn Spiesz, a path-breaking thinker, leader and mother who also has a son with Trisomy 21 shares her unique thoughts and findings on teaching a child with Down Syndrome in this paradigm shifting episode. Particularly how a simple shift from focus on output to focus on input and processing, can result in a potentially equal education for the child. 

Equal Education says it welcomes the withdrawal of Zukisa Faku's nomination by the ANC Parliamentary caucus to be chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on basic education. The organisation had made a public demand for the withdrawal of Faku's nomination, citing her previous sentence to three years' house arrest on nine counts of fraud

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu says there is an urgent need for police deployment at public schools to help fight the increasing levels of violence. Mshengu was speaking at Umlazi Township south of Durban during the funeral service of a 48 year old teacher who was shot dead within school premises last week. Meanwhile, the South African Police Services, teacher's unions and Equal Education are meeting in Pretoria. to discuss the recent spate of violence at schools. This comes after a Grade 8 pupil was stabbed to death at Forest High School in Turffontein, south of Johannesburg. Jon Gericke spoke to Ntsiki Dlulani, Western Cape, Equal Education leader

On this episode we have guests; Co-Head of Research Hopolang Selebalo from Equal Education and SECTION27 Education Attorney Samantha discussing the Right to Basic Education and what the role of Implementing Agents and Service Providers is in ensuring that learners are able to access this right.

Civil society group Equal Education says both the Satchwell and Manjoo reports have helped them to reflect on what it should have and should do differently as it seeks to fight the scourge of sexual harassment within the organisation. Professor Rashida Manjoo, who was part of the initial investigating panel, but later distaced herself from its report, released her own this week which calls for a more victim-centred approach to dealing with the problem. The Satchwell report cleared former Treasurer Doron Issacs who was accused of sexual harrasment. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the organisation's General-Secretary Noncedo Madubedube.

Vumi runs his first solo episode in the absence of Mzed. Vumi and Thokozile delve into the recent explosive allegations of sexual misconduct and intimidation in the social justice sector, Equal Education and others. Thokozile has exotensive experience in the social justice sector and she weighs in on the whole issue. Enlightening us along the way. Tune in for a juicy ending to the podcast!!

how the government use the tax money to increase the eduction

Equal Education says the lack of adequate school infrastructure is a national crisis. This follows the death of 5-year-old Lumka Mtekwa, who fell into a pit latrine at an Eastern Cape primary school last week. Earlier on we spoke to the Co-Head of Equal Education, in the Eastern Cape, Amanda Rinquest, who says we need to see progress reports and implementation plans Department of Basic Education, to address this crisis…

CliffCentral.com — An in-depth look into the education crisis following dismal results from the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) Report of 2016. The PIRLS report was published in the first week of December 2017, and it indicated that almost 80% of Grade 4 school learners cannot read with comprehension. South Africa was also placed last out of 50 countries. Our guests were Tshepo Motsepe from Equal Education, and Harriet Leisegang - an Educational Psychologist.

In the last episode of When Things Fall Apart, we examined the issue of educational inequity and the wave of student protests that took place in post-Apartheid South Africa. This week, we explore Equal Education, a movement that seeks to develop a standard for basic education across South Africa. We speak to Ntuthuzo Ndzomo, the Deputy General Secretary of Equal Education about the fundamental challenges to the provision and implementation of an equal basic education standard across the country. We also look at the role of media activism and its importance in a fragile environment. Produced by Meagan Currie, Shua-Kym McLean, Ziyana Popat, and Bobby Zipp, with the help of Katherine Kwok.

As part of a project connecting to Professor of Political Science Emily Paddon-Rhoads’ class on the Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa, several Swatties examine the recent wave of student protests fighting against continued educational inequity that haunts post-Apartheid South Africa. We speak to four alumni of the University of Cape Town who were each affected by the #RhodesMustFall and #FeesMustFall movements of 2015 and 2016. We learn more about the Equal Education movement that has developed to promote equitable basic education for young learners across the country, and examine the role of media activism in a changing world.

In South Africa, a struggle to realize the constitutional right to education shows how activism and the law must work together to bring about a more just world. (Published: March 27, 2017)

Deena and Eleisha, the co-founders of Mind Hatchery and creators of the Dreamkeepers Box say they have a responsibility to educate America about American History, which consist of African American leaders such as Mary Bowser, Lonnie Johnson and Mae Jemison to name a few. These names may not be as familiar as Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere or Ben Franklin, but they have made significant contributions to the fabric of America. Through Deena's and Eleisha's monthly subscription, Dreamkeepers Box, your entire family can become familiar with American inventors and leaders who receive little to no mention. Regardless of your race, ideological or socio-economical status, American history is all of ours to learn from.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

Education lobby group Equal Education says too much emphasis is being given to matric results at the expense of early learning. They feel that government is not paying enough attention to primary-level education. But what are they basing this observation on? We spoke to Equal Education's Leanne Jansen-Thomas

This is a special episode of the Hip Hop African Podcast. This episode is an airing of an event we sponsored: #BlackLivesMatter and #FeesMustFall: A Panel Discussion on Black Activism in the US and South Africa held on the 29th of November at Howard University in Washington, DC. The event brought together activists for a discussion on two pivotal movements for Black lives in the U.S. and South Africa: Black Lives Matter in the U.S. and #FeesMustFall/#RhodesMustFall in South Africa. Both movements are changing dialogues around race, gender, class, violence, and oppression. The panelists were: Dr. Melina Abdullah, a professor of Pan African Studies at California State University Los Angeles and national organizer with #BlackLivesMatter. Kealeboga Mase Ramaru, an organizer with #RhodesMustFall at the University of Cape Town and the Deputy Head for the Western Cape office at Equal Education. Nana Afua Y. Brantuo, a 2016 fellow with the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) and a mindfulness coach for Black Girl Brilliance. Song List "Must Fall" by Java, Emile YX?, Linkris The Genius, Black Athena, Daddy Spencer, Crosby, and Khusta "Fees Will Fall" by Gigi Lamayne Article "Songs of Black Lives Matter: 22 New Protest Anthems" in Rolling Stone MagazineContinue reading

Equal Education is taking Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to court for failing to for failing to provide basic amenities to school. Tuesday was the deadline for the Department of Basic Education to meet the norms and standards for school infrastructure, however, only a few of the nine provincial departments met the set standards. For more on this, we are joined on the line by Head of Policy and Training for Equal Education, Leanne Jansen-Thomas

A highlight of SPOHP’s annual Mississippi Freedom Project research trip this year was the opportunity for staff member Anupa Kotipoyina to interview Edward Duvall, a pastor who has been working with the local community to finally desegregate all schools in Cleveland, Mississippi. Despite a 1969 desegregation order, the Cleveland School District continues, more than forty […]

A highlight of SPOHP’s annual Mississippi Freedom Project research trip this year was the opportunity for staff member Anupa Kotipoyina to interview Edward Duvall, a pastor who has been working with the local community to finally desegregate all schools in Cleveland, Mississippi. Despite a 1969 desegregation order, the Cleveland School District continues, more than forty […]

Introducing Equal Education Radio

On 19 May 2016, Equal Education members, with help from the Equal Education Law Centre, filed papers in a court case against the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga to fix loopholes in the Minimum Norms and Standards for School Infrastructure regulations.

Kingsley & Greg talk about FIFA and the arrests of top officials on allegations of bribery and corruption. They look at the implications for S.A and potential shady dealing around the 2010 World Cup. They also talk to Equal Education and dig into the results of an audit of township schools in Gauteng that found that at about 30% of high schools, more than 100 students share a single working toilet.

Equal Education's independent audit on sanitation at a 200 Gauteng schools revealed almost a third had over 100 learners for a single toilet. The data was handed over to Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi at a Schools Social Audit Summit. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi

This panel explores how Equal Education and the Equal Education Law Center used strategic litigation and social mobilization to secure legally binding norms and standards for school infrastructure in South Africa. Speakers: Brad Brockman, Jonathon Fairhead, James Goldston, Tracey Gurd, Dmitri Holtzman. (Recorded: Jun 05, 2014)

This discussion is led by representatives of Open Society grantee Equal Education, a movement working for quality and equality in South African education, through analysis and activism. Speakers: Aleesha Taylor, Dmitri Holtzman, Jonathan Hodgson, Nokubonga Yawa. (Recorded: May 10, 2011)

This June, PSU visited Baltimore Algebra Project as part of our Immersion Trip. We learned about the work that Baltimore Algebra Project is doing and saw a lot of similarities to the struggles we face in Philly. This piece was produced by Eric Yates & Matt Johnson. My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-9dabe7e395d317acd93966374efa6604}

CC Distinguished Lecturer and Legal Scholar-in-Residence Phil Kannan says Hispanics have been the victims of discriminatory laws and policies in almost every part of their lives in the U.S. including housing, voting, employment, medical care and education. Hispanics in the Southwest turned to federal courts to challenge state and local laws, and policies regarding education. This presentation will look at the most significant of those court battles. Recorded September 13, 2006.