If 'learning to read' is ineffective, it will prevent students from later developing the ability of 'reading to learn'. This has devastating consequences for their future literacy, general academic achievement and career ...

Brief report on an overseas visit to attend the National Research Co-ordinators meeting for the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study.

Learner achievement levels are low in South Africa. Concerns are based on the well-documented findings from systemic evaluations at the grade 3, 6 and 9 levels by the Department of Education itself, and even annual ...

Recognising the challenge facing many young South Africans in accessing affordable, appropriate reading material and content, the FunDza Literacy Trust produces texts, including novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction ...