Education

President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious concerns over the sharp decline in performance recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), describing the situation as “mind-boggling.” Speaking at the launch of the STEMBox initiative for primary schools, the President said the disappointing results have become a major source of worry for the government, parents, educators, and …

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has expressed strong concern over what it describes as increasing incidents of religious discrimination in public secondary schools, warning that such practices violate the 1992 Constitution and threaten the rights of students nationwide. The Council’s statement comes in the wake of recent controversies at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, Tema Senior High School, …

Story by : Ofori Nathaniel The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has expressed concern over the increasing trend of indecent dressing and unapproved hairstyles among students in the country’s secondary schools. Addressing students and teachers during a visit to selected senior high schools in the Northern Region, the Minister emphasized the need for students to maintain discipline, neatness, and …

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that Cabinet has approved the absorption of 6,200 teachers who have been working for over eight months without pay. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry on Tuesday, Mr. Iddrisu revealed that the decision follows a petition submitted by the affected teachers, who had been engaged in prolonged service without remuneration. …

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to reclassify several senior high schools across Ghana as part of a broader strategy to reform the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). The proposal, unveiled at a press briefing at the Ministry on Tuesday, will see 10 Category A schools downgraded to Category B, while 10 Category B schools …

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has ordered the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr Kenneth Ashigbey, to immediately cease using the academic title “Dr.” after ruling that his doctoral qualification from the Swiss Management Centre (SMC) is invalid. This directive was announced in an official statement released on Friday, October 10, 2025, and signed by …

Ghana’s Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has condemned the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) President, Rev. Isaac Owusu, for advising male teachers to date their female colleagues instead of students. Speaking at the commissioning of the Dr. Leonard Kaledzi Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence Education at Anloga on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Mr. Iddrisu described the remarks as “inappropriate” …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, following the emergence of a viral video showing him in a compromising situation with a female student. In a statement released on Monday, September 29, the GES confirmed that it had taken swift action after the video began circulating widely …

The Coalition of Unpaid Newly Posted Teachers, made up of graduates from Colleges of Education and universities, took to the streets of Accra today in a mass protest demanding the immediate payment of their long-overdue salary arrears. According to the group, some members have not been paid for up to 13 months, despite being officially posted and actively teaching in …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has established four dedicated security posts in conflict-prone areas as part of efforts to protect students taking part in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which officially began today with practical sessions. Speaking at a press briefing, GES Director-General, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, emphasized that the safety of candidates remains a top …