Where will our children go?
August 19, 2020
Data or bread?
August 20, 2020
To open or not to open, that is the question
Nick Spaull, senior researcher at Stellenbosch University’s Department of Economics, and Jonathan Jansen, distinguished professor of education at the same university, each argue their case for and against the complete reopening of schools.
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Should schools reopen fully?
Yes, says Nic Spaull (NS).
NS: Schools provide essential meals to hungry children. When schools were open and operational, they provided a nutritious meal to 9 million children every day.
Should schools reopen fully?
No, says Professor Jonathan Jansen (JJ).
JJ: Schools cannot solve the deep structural problems in society and the economy. When schools are closed (vacations, weekends and lockdown), children still need to be fed. Solve the problem of household poverty.
