Africa: Progress & Problems - Education in Africa

Many people believe education in Africa is in a state of crisis. More than 40 million African children do not attend school. In many places, classes are held outside, under tents or trees, and schools often do not have such essential supplies as chalk and textbooks. Yet there have also been significant improvements in recent years. More young Africans are able to attent school today than a generation ago, and the governments of many countries are attempting to address the problems in their educational system.