Portable Primer on African Schools

The words used to describe schools are rife with misunderstandings. This primer restores their original meanings, connects them to observation, and thereby explores the possibilities for a shared, pragmatic understanding of the ills plaguing African schools. The exploration of these words ranges from the trivial to moral and political questioning, from the small miseries and grand moments of school life to the doubts of policymakers and the torments of financiers.