Why are South African children struggling to read properly?
▻https://africasacountry.com/2019/04/why-are-south-african-children-struggling-to-read-properly
Eight out of every 10 children in South Africa can’t read properly. Not in English, not in their home
This is where decolonization discourse should be front and center, not as sloganeering, but as a set of practical, policy-orientated propositions to systematically change oppressive industries and institutions. For example, the design of mechanisms to ensure fair payment for children’s authors working in African languages or prioritization of guides to elevate standards for writing, editing and translating across African languages.