Education

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has issued a two-week ultimatum to government, demanding urgent action over the alleged assault of teachers by military personnel in the Western Region. The incident is reported to have involved officers of the Ghana Armed Forces 2nd Infantry Battalion stationed at Apremdo in Takoradi, sparking outrage among teachers, particularly in the Wassa West …

Eight teachers and invigilators have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has revealed. He disclosed this on Monday, May 4, during a visit to BECE centres in Sefwi Asawinso in the Western North Region, noting that the action forms part of intensified efforts …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Eastern Region has imposed a two-year ban on Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SHTS), New Juaben Senior High School (SHS), and New Nsutam Senior High Technical School (SHTS) from all sporting and co-curricular activities following serious incidents of violence. The ban prohibits the three schools from organising, participating in, or attending activities such …

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to ensure the full implementation of mother-tongue instruction across all schools in the country. Speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education Programme for Persons Living with Disabilities, Mr. Iddrisu said the directive forms part of President Mahama’s educational reset agenda, which seeks to strengthen the …

In a major expansion of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, the Government of Ghana has officially extended the initiative to include 60 selected private SHS institutions. This marks a significant milestone since the policy’s inception under the Akufo-Addo administration. The inclusion of private schools aims to ease overcrowding in public SHSs and ensure wider access to quality secondary …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the disbursement of a total of GHC8,989,866.00 as a feeding grant for Special Needs Schools across the country, marking a key milestone in Ghana’s efforts to strengthen inclusive education. The announcement was made in a press release signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, on Wednesday, June 25. According to …

Hon. Isaac Adongo, Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central Constituency has mitigated the plight of parents and guardians of final year students in Junior High Schools across the Constituency (Bolgatanga Central). In a statement signed by the communication officer for Bolgatanga central constituency, Mr Aboyom Job, this is the second time the Hon. Isaac Adongo has paid the bill for …

By Mensah Maxwell Mrs. Sally Amaki Darko Atopee, the newly inducted Headmistress of Holy Trinity Cathedral Senior High School (HOTCASS), has expressed optimism about the school’s future, declaring that “light is beginning to appear” during her induction ceremony on Saturday, May 4th. Addressing students, teachers, and guests, Mrs. Atopee acknowledged the challenges faced by the school but emphasized her determination …