GNAT stages walk out on Deputy Minister over failed one Teacher, one Laptop promise
The National Council of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)has staged a walkout on the Deputy Education Minister, Prof Kingsley Nyarko, and their national leadership for reneging on a promise to provide a laptop each to teachers across the country. The government in 2021 deducted 30 percent of teachers’ salaries to undertake the “one […]
Founder of Svani Group Thomas Svanikier challenges graduates to remain focused
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The founder of Svani Group and the the co-founder of the Fidelity Bank, Mr. Thomas Svanikier says, Service to others is a cornerstone of a meaningful life. He believes through service that people can find purpose and make a lasting impact. He added that excellence is not an act but a […]
Qualifications of African teachers to be harmonized for standardized education outcomes
By: Doreen Ampofo The qualifications of teachers in Africa are to be harmonized to ensure that learners across the continent receive standardized quality education. The harmonization which will be done by the African Union will also address the deficit of teachers in the various member states. The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation at […]
Education Ministry denies it owes companies, individuals GH₵6bn under FSHS programme
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ministry of Education has debunked claims by the Minority caucus in Parliament that the government through the ministry owes over six billion Ghana Cedis (Ghc6b) to organisations and individuals involved in the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy. The Minority caucus in Parliament claimed that the government has failed to pay […]
House of Lords member Paul Boateng underscores pivotal role of universities in fostering leadership
A member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, Mr Paul Yaw Boateng, has underscored the pivotal role of higher educational institutions, such as universities in fostering leadership that is both innovative and service-oriented. He said this on Tuesday when he delivered the keynote address at the University of Professional Studies Accra’s (UPSA) […]
2023 school placement highest in enrollment so far – Education Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has hinted that the 2023 school placement is the highest in enrollment so far. He admitted that the School Placement System (SPS) has been faced with some challenges; however, the 2023 year recorded the highest enrollment in the history of the SPS. According to him, […]
My first day at school: AMA donates learning materials to schools in Accra
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has donated learning materials to some selected schools in the Ashiedu Keteke, Okaikoi South and Ablekuma South Sub Metropolitan Districts to mark “My First Day at School” in the metropolis. The team visited a total of eight (8) schools comprising, St. Mary’s Anglican Primary, John Wesley Methodist, Aayalolo ‘3’ Primary, […]
Education must remain a priority for global development – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has charged Member States of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to ensure that education remains a priority in the common development agenda of countries. As the recently appointed Domestic Financing champion of the Global Partnership for Education, President Akufo-Addo sought […]
New Curriculum: Teachers allay fears, parents assured
Most Ghanaians especially parents are panicking owing to rumours circulating on social media about the new modules accompanying the implementation of the new curriculum next month. These include replacement of BECE with WASSCE, introduction of Arabic and one hour extra curriculum activities for clubs, talks and guidance and counselling. Speaking to GBC’s Radio Ghana, the […]
