Inspiring Change Webinar: Shifting Outcomes for High School Learners
Register for the first of our new webinar series in collaboration with DGMT
Thu 05 Sep 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
In this webinar we aim to equip social performance practitioners with the knowledge and insights necessary to make informed investment decisions that will tangibly improve High School learner outcomes.
Objectives
High School Problems
While each school and community is unique, there are common challenges faced by most rural schools or no-fee schools in peri-urban settings. We will help attendees understand these challenges and unpack the nature and root causes of these issues.
Solutions
We will discuss general approaches to solving these key problems and the success factors behind them, and even explore practical examples.
The Role of Funders
We will discuss the principles that funders (IPPs and Community Trusts) need to embrace to effectively support approaches that genuinely work.
Thu 05 Sep 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Speakers
Anthony Hall
Project Lead: Public School Partnership
Anthony Hall is a Grant Manager at the DG Murray Trust, where he leads investments in Collaboration Schools and Public School Partnerships. A financier by trade, Anthony is passionate about the intersection of financing, programs, and impact. Before joining DGMT, and subsequently basic education, Anthony’s career included working in the MBA sector in Europe, founding an investment fund for South African social enterprises, and collaborating with an online fundraising platform.
Public School Partnerships are public-private partnerships formed between no-fee schools and nonprofit partners in collaboration with provincial education departments. The model improves learner outcomes by helping no-fee schools to enhance and sustain excellent school management and governance. No-fee public schools are paired with education nonprofit organisations which provide them with the support, skills and staff that wealthier schools obtain through school fees and affluent parents. How much and in which way nonprofits work with schools depends on which partnership model is employed.
Mkhuseli Ngcube
Project Manager: ECD Public School Partnership
Mkhuseli Ngcube is a dedicated education professional with a strong background in project management and rural community development. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and an Advanced Diploma in Project Management. He has been instrumental in driving positive change in education through his work with Public School Partnerships. He joined the PSP through DGMT as a Project Coordinator in the Western Cape and has since become the Eastern Cape Project Manager.
Public School Partnerships are public-private partnerships formed between no-fee schools and nonprofit partners in collaboration with provincial education departments. The model improves learner outcomes by helping no-fee schools to enhance and sustain excellent school management and governance. No-fee public schools are paired with education nonprofit organisations which provide them with the support, skills and staff that wealthier schools obtain through school fees and affluent parents. How much and in which way nonprofits work with schools depends on which partnership model is employed.
Merle Mansfield
Programme Director: Zero Dropout Campaign
Merle Mansfield is a Programme Director for the Zero Dropout Campaign. Merle has a proven track record in the philanthropy sector with a passion for driving positive social change. With expertise in non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and social policy, and has successfully led initiatives to address complex social challenges.
Zero Dropout is a comprehensive education initiative aimed at eliminating school dropout rates in South Africa. Through a combination of targeted interventions, support programs, and community engagement, Zero Dropout strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The organisation’s priorities include, increasing national awareness about the problem of school dropout and spur action towards addressing it, showcasing what it takes to help children make it through school by ensuring they can read for meaning, and mobilising a network of schools committed to work together to reduce dropout.
Sarah Binos
CEO: Huddle Education
Sara Binos is the CEO and co-founder of Huddle Education. A seasoned South African leader with over two decades of experience in social justice and education, Sarah has a proven track record in designing and implementing scalable strategies for systemic change. With a deep commitment to empowering marginalised communities, Sarah has led initiatives focused on addressing poverty, inequality, and injustice.
Huddle Education is a pioneering EdTech social enterprise committed to revolutionising education in South Africa. Huddle’s mission is to ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, has access to an excellent education. Huddle achieves this by leveraging the power of technology, evidence-based pedagogy, and exceptional teaching to deliver a blended learning solution that empowers learners, educators, and communities.
Huddle’s innovative platform combines the best of human support, engaging lessons from gifted teachers, and cutting-edge learning technology. Huddle’s curriculum aligns with the CAPS standards, providing real-time assessment and data feedback to drive personalised learning experiences. Huddle enables high-quality, low-cost education in blended classrooms at scale.
