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Author: John Phiri

Striking a balance between the individual and the community through an extended understanding of marginalisation

Oct 14, 2024

The story of Joseph and his volunteer colleagues is not unusual. Until 2022, 25% of primary schools in Zambia were classed as ‘community schools,’ established by local communities, often in remote locations, to ensure that their children could attend school.

Instructional leadership – what it is and why it matters

Feb 22, 2023

Joseph is the new headteacher of a rural primary school in Central Zambia. He faces many challenges. The school has recently been connected to the mains water supply but has no electricity. In his first few weeks, he was visited by Martha, the District Education Standards Officer, who highlighted the…