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Three lessons from my year reporting on a South African high school

January 16, 2014Development & Education

When reporter Anders Kelto embedded himself in a South African high school for a year, he expected to learn a lot from the experience. But there were several lessons he didn’t anticipate.

When graduating from high school, even top students need guidance

January 13, 2014Development & Education

Sive (SEE-vay), a South African high school student, enjoys his new couch.

A South African teen receives an unexpected gift from America

December 30, 2013Development & Education

Video: Learning to Succeed

December 24, 2013Development & Education

Students at COSAT shave each other's heads

School Year: A dress code to keep the ‘gangsters’ away

November 7, 2013Development & Education

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School Year Blog: For low-income students, life after high school can be daunting

October 25, 2013Development & Education

The end of the school year is always an emotional time for seniors. For poor students, fear and anxiety can be the dominant emotions.

School Year Blog: Why South African students are afraid to cut class

October 15, 2013Development & Education

Reporter Anders Kelto travels to the mall with some COSAT students during school hours, and is surprised by what he sees.

Tandie chats with The World's audience on Facebook.

South African teen explains what it’s like to be kind of famous in America

October 4, 2013Development & Education

Anders Kelto talks to a South African high school student about her Facebook chat with World listeners.

A year at a South African high school

August 15, 2013Development & Education

In poor communities around the world, many kids fail at school. But some succeed. How? What obstacles do students who live in poverty face, and how do they overcome them? How do some public schools give kids a great education, despite limited resources?

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