'We are in trouble when it comes to learning losses and we would like to see as many of our kids full-time at school as possible,' said Naptosa executive director Basil Manuel.
'We are in trouble when it comes to learning losses and we would like to see as many of our kids full-time at school as possible': Naptosa's Basil ManuelGrade 12 pupils from Unathi High School. Educationists say as many pupils as possible should return to school full-time. File photo.Representatives of SA's five teacher unions will be meeting Wits University vaccinology professor Shabir Madhi on Friday to get an update on the Covid-19 pandemic and the implications for schooling.
Basil Manuel, executive director of the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of SA , said the intention of Friday’s meeting with Madhi was to get an update “so that we can talk more about schooling 2022”. “We are in trouble when it comes to learning losses and we would like to see as many of our kids full-time at school as possible. But that can only happen if we ensure that the other safety measures are there.”
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