In Memorium- Jenny Glennie

In Memorium- Jenny Glennie It is with deep sadness that we mourn the sudden and tragic passing of Jenny Glennie, a cherished board member of SchoolNet South Africa over the past 18 years. Jenny was far more than a board member; she was a pillar of our community, a passionate advocate for equitable education, and a wise, steady hand guiding our mission. Her deep commitment to leveraging technology for learning touched countless educators and students across the nation. She believed fiercely in the power of connected, op...

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Digital Education Leadership Training in South Africa: Learning from SchoolNet SA

Digital education isn’t just about hardware; it’s about leadership. This case study presents a case study on professional development of teachers at a national level using COL’s Commonwealth Digital Education Leadership Training in Action (C-DELTA) platform in Africa. The results highlight COL’s support to SchoolNet South Africa, and the outcomes achieved, including the challenges, lessons learned and future sustainability of professional development of teachers in South Africa. What We Learned: The C-D...

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Celebrating Leadership: Executive Director, Omashani Naidoo, Featured on Commonwealth of Learning Podcast

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Executive Director, Omashani Naidoo, was invited by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to be a key participant in their insightful podcast series, “Sustainability and Growth: Women Leaders Driving Long-Term Success in NGOs.” This powerful series highlights the journeys and expertise of women leaders from across the Commonwealth. Omashani’s dedication to sharing her rich experiences in the education technology sector has made a valuable contribution to the in...

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SchoolNet SA Triumphs in the 2025 Ciena Solutions Challenge

We’re thrilled to announce that SchoolNet South Africa has been recognized as a winner in the prestigious Ciena Solutions Challenge! Our project, “InnovateEd: Code & Create“ has earned us a $3,000 USD Sustainability Award, allowing us to further our mission of empowering educators and transforming classrooms. The Ciena Solutions Challenge, a collaborative initiative by Digital Promise and Ciena, is a global challenge-based learning program that empowers middle and high school students to tackle rea...

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