Thought Leadership

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Thought Leadership

Beyond the numbers: Leading a district with data

As an education leader, I have come to see that data is much more than a reporting requirement. We have always collected information …

From hindsight to early warning: Machine learning is helping South African schools act earlier

Several years ago, Data Driven Districts (DDD) introduced an automated email that alerts principals when a learner has been absent …

Seeing what matters: Why data-driven leadership is the key to more equitable education

When the administration clerk at a rural secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal left, the principal had to take on everything herself, from leading the school to capturing its data …

How public-private partnerships are yielding powerful ways to bridge the educational divide

The question of how to bridge educational disparities – particularly in countries with historical inequalities like South Africa…

Data-driven systems could redefine the education landscape in profound and meaningful ways

In an era where education is increasingly intertwined with technology, data-driven systems have emerged as pivotal tools …

Partnering to achieve equitable quality education

The recent opening of the United Nations General Assembly also marked the UN Global Goals Week, which focussed on …

Accountability Is Essential to Sustainable Improvement in the Education System

Accountability is a cornerstone of the modern education system. It holds those within the system responsible for the …

Innovation in Education: Creating Technology and Processes That Work

Innovation is at the heart of the country’s growth agenda, and it has been identified that the rise of new techno …