Girls outperform boys in education. What's the next step?

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If you’re raising a daughter who’s thriving in the classroom, a son who might be quietly falling behind or you’re simply a parent trying to give your child the best possible start in life, this conversation is for you.

As we reflect on International Women’s Day, which was on Sunday, new insights from the Thrive by Five Index show girls in South Africa are outperforming boys in early learning and development. But what does that really mean for our children and their future?

We were joined by Dr Onyinye Nwaneri from Sesame Workshop South Africa to unpack it. If you missed it live, listen in...
11 Mar English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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