What is the Teachers CAN Local Connect Zone?

The Teachers CAN Local Connect Zone forms part of the organisation’s overall mission to grow a network of young teachers and allies who are committed to ensuring that every child in South Africa receives a quality education. Local Connect Zones are spaces where young teachers and their allies see themselves as change agents, develop this […]

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Who should be part of the Local Connect Zones?

The Teachers CAN Local Connect Zones are aimed at people who want to be part of a community of change agents, to use their collective agency to drive the change they want to see in their environments. Members of the Local Connect Zone are called multipliers and by definition are people who amplify positive action […]

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What are the core principles of a Teachers CAN Local Connect Zone?

Safe space – At its core, communities must be safe spaces for all teachers. The Local Connect Zone is a space where everyone can share their experiences freely without fear of judgement. Action – A Local Connect Zone is a space where people are driven to action and make progress for change to happen. Growth […]

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