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We are off to a powerful start in Mpumalanga
This Heritage Day in South Africa, we reflect on the profound link between a child's cultural identity and their educational journey.
Starting to make a difference in our classes and schools.
Making a difference in the Mpumalanga!
Thinking doesn’t just happen — it’s built.
Meet our accomplished Board Members
Letters aren’t just symbols — they’re the ultimate cognitive challenge.
The foundation of numerical understanding is not rote counting.
Photos of key partners (principals, project coordinators, teachers, district officials, school governing board) taken at the project sites.
Insights from a Stanford Intern on the Basic Concepts Programme in Cape Town

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I realized that if one lays down a solid foundation for your learners they will become self-assured and confident human beings.

Metro Central, October 2013

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop as I was given the opportunity to work with learners … while being guided. The trainer demonstrations with the learners were an excellent idea. This workshop has been a success as I can now see what our learners lack. It made a lot of sense.’ (Metro South, 2009)

Teacher Training

I understand now that teaching is not just standing in front of the class, but a discussion/ dialogue with your children.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014

This was a fruitful, educational, informative, empowering, enjoyable, helpful, superb, well-planned, and inspiring experience.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014

I found all aspects of the course very effective.  I now have a very good understanding of how to teach all the concepts.  I am going to be more specific and detailed when I teach. I need to research and plan my basic concepts lessons ...

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014

I am really glad I made an effort to attend: Fantastic, enlightening, empowering.

Metro Central Education District, March 2014
Metro Central Education District, Teacher Training, March 2014