[Daily Maverick] After officials prepared for a ministerial visit to address dire issues at Greenville Primary School, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube was a no-show, deepening concerns about the school’s neglect.

The city’s current savings plan starts with $100. A City Council proposal would make the initial contributions among the highest anywhere.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on the Ministry of Education to conduct a nationwide crackdown on schools that have failed to comply with the safety measures prescribed by the government leading to lose of lives and property by infernos.

An investigation commissioned by Notre Dame found that the Catholic university could have done more to respond to allegations of sexual misconduct.

The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups.

The reading crisis is real, but the solution does not require new inventions.

Schools are not like start-ups, because children’s minds should not be tied to the whims of the marketplace.

Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t. 

Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies.

In his determination to own and control every document in his future library, the president is working to shield his administration’s inner workings from public view.

Classrooms can be particularly vulnerable amid climate change, as the hottest times of the year increasingly overlap with the academic calendar.

A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.

The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

[Capital FM] The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is targeting university students with a nationwide innovation and skills development drive as it launched the Freedom 250 Festival Tour at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday’s dormitory fire that led to the death of 16 students.

[Parliament of South Africa] Student debt has become a major concern affecting the whole post-school education system value chain. Everyone is affected, not just students and university administrations but also government revenue. Universities withhold certificates and academic records when students do not pay their debts. These same students are then caught in a vicious circle, as they are...

[New Times] Recently, someone introduced an unusual philosophy during a business discussion. He asked me whether I had ever herded cows. For him, it is difficult to trust an African who has never herded cows. According to my prospective business associate, cows teach patience, resilience, and royalty – qualities he considers essential for building lasting relationships.

[Vanguard] FOUNDER of The Irede Foundation, Mrs Crystal Chigbu, explained how she transformed her daughter’s inability to walk into a lifeline of hope for others. Driven by faith, she defied fate to establish the foundation. Its primary mission is to help child amputees regain mobility, embrace independence, and live life to the fullest.