Education

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo A violent midnight clash between students of Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality has forced the Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to order the immediate, temporary closure of both institutions today, following widespread destruction and arson across both campuses. The violent confrontation, which erupted around 2:00 …

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has raised concerns over the removal of its representative from the Ghana Education Service (GES) Council, saying the decision has weakened the Church’s participation in key discussions concerning education.The Conference argues that its exclusion could have wider implications, particularly at a time when concerns over indiscipline and moral challenges among students continue to grow in …

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all senior management officials of public universities participating in the ongoing industrial action by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) to immediately return to work. In a directive issued to public universities on Monday, August 17, GTEC said senior management officials …

The government has announced plans to construct new Community Day Schools in Nima and Kasoa under the Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results (STARR-J) Project. Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu said the initiative forms part of efforts to expand access to quality secondary education and address infrastructure deficits across the country. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on …

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 …