Education

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has warned of a nationwide strike beginning Monday, June 15, if the Ministry of Finance fails to release the dollar exchange rate required for the payment of book and research allowances by the close of this week. The association says the delay has caused widespread frustration among lecturers in public universities, with members …

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that the government is reviewing the timetable for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to provide candidates with more time between papers and reduce examination-related stress. Speaking at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School on Wednesday, June 10, the minister acknowledged concerns about the current examination schedule, which is conducted within a five-day …

Ghana’s Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has encouraged candidates sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to approach the exams with integrity, confidence, and determination. In a goodwill message issued on Monday, May 4, 2026, she expressed confidence in the preparedness of students across the country, noting that their years of academic training have adequately equipped them for …

Some candidates sitting for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Nkwanta South have raised concerns over inadequate preparation time, attributing the challenge to ongoing unrest in the area. Speaking to the media after completing their first English Language paper, the students said the conflict disrupted academic activities and hindered effective study in the lead-up to the exams. Several candidates …

The Supreme Court of Ghana has dismissed an application by Wesley Girls’ High School seeking to strike out a constitutional suit challenging aspects of the school’s religious directives, allowing the substantive case to proceed. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, April 29, a seven-member panel presided over Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie held that the school’s Board of Governors is a proper …

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 …