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Is the pandemic forcing kids out of school?

Is the pandemic forcing kids out of school?

South African children are dropping out of school – and this pandemic isn’t helping.

Africa Daily · BBC World Service

March 30, 202113m 12s

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Show Notes

South Africa’s teachers are worried.

Children seem to be dropping out of school at alarming rates.

Experts say the problem isn’t new, but it certainly hasn’t been helped by Covid-19.

The pandemic has forced many families to pull their kids out of the classroom – but at what cost?

And what exactly is South Africa doing to deal with the problem?

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