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News & Updates
Learn the latest information about the Data Driven Districts Programme with our news and updates.


DataPoint #92: 17 July 2026
Ten weeks of runway...That's all Term 3 gives you. But with the DDD Dashboard at your side, there are many ways to ensure you use every single week to your learners' advantage. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Jul 171 min read


DataPoint #91: 3 July 2026
Your classrooms are quiet...but your Term 2 data doesn't have to! The weeks between now and Term 3 (the shortest of the year) give you a window in which to turn the data you've just submitted from a record of what happened, into a plan for what happens next. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Jul 31 min read


DataPoint #90: 19 June 2026
You've guided your learners to the halfway mark of the year, and that's worth celebrating! As Term 2 draws to a close, this edition of DataPoint shares how (and why) to submit your school data early, so that you can start Term 3 already knowing exactly where to focus. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Jun 191 min read


DataPoint #89: 5 June 2026
The future walks through our school gates every day. As we commemorate Youth Day this June, discover how DDD Dashboard insights help you to turn data into action and better support every learner's journey. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Jun 51 min read


DataPoint #88: 22 May 2026
Much like a weather report, DDD's new NSC insights will help you to see what may lie ahead for your Grade 12 learners. But this is one forecast you have the power to influence - and the functionality is now available for testing on the DDD demo dashboard. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
May 221 min read


DataPoint #87: 30 April 2026
How are you making the most of your data this term? The NSC Predictions Report goes live on the dashboard soon, so log in regularly to ensure you are ready to use it from day one. To help you, this edition of DataPoint shares login tips and common mistakes to avoid, plus practical lessons from a fellow official. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Apr 301 min read


DataPoint #86: 17 April 2026
As we step into Term 2, let's make 30 years of democracy through action that strengthens education outcomes. Log into the DDD Dashboard to explore tools (like the soon-to-be-launched NSC Predictions Report) that help you turn data into meaningful decisions for your learners. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Apr 171 min read


DataPoint #85: 2 April 2026
Two new NSC and Bachelor prediction reports are coming to the DDD Dashboard! Due to go live in May, these will help you identify which Grade 12 learners most need support. Built on the same machine-learning approach as the Term 4 Promotion Report (Grades 1-11) these insights depend on your data, so be sure to submit Term 1 results promptly! Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Apr 21 min read


DataPoint #84: 20 March 2026
This is what early progress looks like. As we reflect on the right to quality education, ahead of Human Rights Day on 21 March, we are reminded that using data to get ahead of the curve is how we ensure every learner has a fair chance to succeed. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Mar 201 min read


DataPoint #83: 6 March 2026
Behind every stack of books is a learner with potential. Human Rights Day on 21 March reminds us that education is a fundamental right, and this edition of DataPoint explores how data can help turn that right into reality. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Mar 61 min read


DataPoint #82: 20 February 2026
Timing is everything! Term 1 offers the perfect chance to boost your support for progressed learners. Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Feb 201 min read


DataPoint #81: 6 February 2026
Data (and DDD) is a powerful lever of change, but it only works when leadership pulls it. Are you one of those leaders? Well, you should be! Want to know more? Keep reading...
DataPoint
Feb 61 min read
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