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Murray, Gloria J. U. C. – Journal of Negro Education, 1997
Compares two educational indicators that highlight similarities between South Africa and United States. The first, school funding--measures a nation's commitment to education; the second, school dropout rate--measures students ability or desire to respond to that commitment. Identifies educational lessons both can learn from each other. Contains…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Dropout Rate, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid
Motala, Shireen; Dieltens, Veerle; Carrim, Nazir; Kgobe, Paul; Moyo, George; Rembe, Symphorosa – Online Submission, 2007
Meaningful access to education requires more than full enrolment; it requires high attendance rates, progression through grades with little or no repetition, and learning outcomes that confirm that basic skills are being mastered. This Review describes and explains patterns of access to schools in South Africa for children between the ages of 5…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis, Access to Education, Attendance Patterns