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


DataPoint #44: 12 July 2024
Welcome back! As Term 3 kicks off, so too does the countdown to year-end exams. And when it comes to preparing your learners, the best...
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Jul 14, 20241 min read


DataPoint #43: 28 June 2024
FET profiling is here! School officials have a lot to look forward to when they return to the classroom after the school holidays, with...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read


DataPoint #42: 14 June 2024
On the ball! It’s been a busy term for education officials across the country, as more and more districts put a sharper focus on their...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read


DataPoint #41: 31 May 2024
If you feel like a winner when you log in to DDD, then you might be one of the 1 300 officials who recently accessed the DDD Dashboard...
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Jun 2, 20241 min read


DataPoint #40: 17 May 2024
It’s an ancient tradition! We’re good at using data to make smart decisions, but we’re simply doing something our ancestors did all...
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May 20, 20241 min read


DataPoint #39: 3 May 2024
The first step in ensuring no learner is left behind lies in being able to see – and address – the early warning signs of a learner who...
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May 6, 20241 min read


DataPoint #38: 19 April 2024
Are you missing out? If you’re one of the few officials who isn’t using the DDD Dashboard to make your work more impactful, then it’s...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read


DataPoint #37: 5 April 2024
Welcome back! DDD website traffic is on the increase and submissions are flying in, as education officials head back to their desks and...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read


DataPoint #36: 20 March 2024
Thank you, and well done! As we close the book on Term 1, the DDD team sends a heartfelt thank you to all education officials and EMIS...
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Mar 24, 20241 min read


DataPoint #35: 8 March 2024
End on good terms! As you prepare to wrap up the first few months of the year, make sure that your Term 1 DDD insights are ready and...
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Mar 11, 20241 min read


Data Driven Districts Programme Success Stories Compilation: 2022
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Feb 29, 20241 min read


Data Driven Districts Programme Success Stories Compilation: 2021
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Feb 29, 20241 min read


DataPoint #34: 23 February 2024
You ask, we listen! There’s always room for improvement and if you have ideas on how the DDD Dashboard could be made more valuable or...
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Feb 26, 20241 min read


DataPoint #33: 9 February 2024
It’s all about the power of partnership … When it comes to supporting education officials on their journey of data-driven...
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Feb 12, 20241 min read


DataPoint #32: 26 January 2024
That’s the right stuff! Congratulations to the class of 2023 and all the provincial teams who celebrated their matric results last week....
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Jan 29, 20241 min read


DataPoint #31: 8 December 2023
Done and dusted! With another year under our belts, the Data Driven Districts team sends a heartfelt thanks to all our EMIS colleagues,...
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Dec 11, 20231 min read


Insights blog #3: 8 December 2023 – A forward-thinking approach
Looking back to move forward: Why we're excited about 2023 data, even though the year is almost over.
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Dec 8, 20232 min read


From Groundwork to Greatness: One district's journey to data-driven success
A short documentary on how Mogalakwena in Limpopo went from being one of the worst-performing districts in the province, to the best - in...
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Dec 7, 20231 min read


DataPoint #30: 24 November 2023
A case in point … If you’re ever looking for great examples of how data-driven thinking can change lives, then Mogalakwena District in...
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Nov 28, 20231 min read


DataPoint #29: 10 November 2023
We’re halfway there… Next week marks the midpoint of the NSC exam timetable. With less than 25 school days left until the end of term, we...
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Nov 13, 20231 min read


DataPoint #28: 27 October 2023
It all starts on Monday, and for the next five weeks all eyes (and best wishes!) will be on the Grade 12 class of 2023 as they write...
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Oct 30, 20231 min read


DataPoint #27: 13 October 2023
Welcome back! In the final sprint to year-end exams, the DDD Dashboard is the ideal “coach” to help get your learners to the finish line....
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Oct 17, 20231 min read


DataPoint #26: 29 September 2023
Do you look beyond the obvious? With another term under our belts now is an excellent time to reflect on how you’re using data, and to...
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Oct 2, 20231 min read


Insights blog #2: 28 September 2023 – Using data to determine optimal subject interventions
Identifying which intervention will have the most impact on learners is an enormously powerful tool. Here’s why.
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Sep 28, 20234 min read
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