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We cannot ignore systemic issues behind 2025 WASSCE failures – NAGRAT President

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has called for a deeper national reflection on the causes of the...

Ministry of Education attributes rise in 2025 WASSCE failures to crackdown on malpractice

The Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education, Daniel Fenyi, has attributed the sharp rise in failures—particularly the surge in Grade F9 across...

GES sets record straight on 2025 WASSCE, insists results reflect true student performance

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed claims by former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum suggesting that management lapses contributed to the performance of...

VP Prof Opoku-Agyemang inaugurates three major projects at KNUST

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang over the weekend officially inaugurated three significant infrastructural projects at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology...

2025 WASSCE: Stricter invigilation exposed true results — Prof Adei

Educationist Prof Stephen Adei has suggested that the decline in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results may be due to...

WAEC identifies seven key areas behind poor core mathematics performance in the 2025 WASSCE

John Kapi, Head of Public Relations at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has attributed the sharp decline in Core Mathematics performance in the...

GNAT President attributes rising exam failures to politicisation and Capitation delays

The President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, has attributed the rising rate of exam failures among basic school...

2025 WASSCE: Education standards are falling, some students don’t like learning – GNAT President [Listen]

President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, has urged calm following the release of the provisional 2025 West African...

Let’s analyse 10 years of WASSCE trends before drawing conclusions — Sisala East MP

Sisala East MP Mohammed Bataglia has called for a 10-year performance analysis of Ghana’s senior high schools, urging WAEC and the Education Ministry to...

Tertiary education reforms taking shape – Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President, says the government is reshaping Ghana’s tertiary education landscape through the introduction of high-level policy interventions. Speaking at...

2025 WASSCE: Nearly 1 out of 4 candidates failed Core Mathematics

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed a major national education concern with the release of the provisional WASSCE 2025 results, which show...

Rigid school structures make religious freedom ‘very difficult’ – Ex-GES Director

A former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Charles Aheto-Tsegah, has injected a critical dose of reality into the national discourse on...

Thirteen schools in Kwahu West receive Science and Maths learning materials

Thirteen basic schools in the Kwahu West Municipality have received science and mathematics apparatus to enhance teaching and learning in the area. The items, which...

Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College SRC appeals to Moderator over Principal’s resignation

The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College of Education has appealed to the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian...

Wesley Girls’ case: Methodist Church rejects claims of religious bias

The Methodist Church Ghana has issued a statement addressing reports of a Supreme Court suit involving Wesley Girls’ High School (WGHS), firmly rejecting claims...

UniMAC–IJ leads Digital Rights Education Drive with DRIBLE learning experience

The University of Media Arts and Communication – Institute of Journalism, in partnership with the Media and Information Literacy Club and Paradigm Initiative, has...

Education Minister raises alarm over students using government iPads to access pornography

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has raised serious concern over reports that some senior high school students are using government-issued digital tablets to access pornographic...

Shamima Muslim calls for dialogue and historical awareness in mission schools debate

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has called for calm and respectful dialogue on religious rights in mission schools, emphasising the importance of understanding Ghana’s...

Constitutional rights take precedence over school choice, says Kofi Asare

The right to choose a school cannot override constitutionally guaranteed rights, Africa Education Watch Executive Director Kofi Asare has said. Speaking on Joy News’ PM...

Education Minister pledges major reforms for special needs education

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans for a sweeping overhaul of funding for special needs education in Ghana, assuring stronger financial...

50,000 students stranded as CETAG strike shuts down 46 Colleges

A deepening industrial standoff has paralysed academic activities across Ghana’s teacher education sector, with the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) declaring...

University of Ghana debunks claims of LGBTQ+ endorsement in revised statutes

The University of Ghana has firmly denied claims that it amended its statutes to support or encourage LGBTQ+ activities, describing the allegations as baseless...

Ministry of Education delivers 3,000 mono desks to Labone SHS to address furniture shortage

The Ministry of Education has confirmed the delivery of more than 3,000 mono desks to Labone Senior High School in Accra on Monday, November...

CETAG declares indefinite strike

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has announced an indefinite strike, citing the government’s failure to implement the National Labour Commission...

Kenyasi Islamic Basic School to get new toilet facilities

Aloman Limited has begun work on a new modern toilet facility for Islamic Basic School in Kenyasi No. 2 in the Ahafo Region. This forms...

University of Ghana reacts to Prof. Gyampo and Dr. Domfe’s recent altercation

The University of Ghana says it has initiated internal procedures to address the recent public confrontation between two of its senior academics, Prof. Ransford...

Tatale-Sanguli DCE vows to end floor learning, pushes major education improvements

The District Chief Executive for Tatale-Sanguli, Mary Tagba, has reaffirmed her commitment to prioritizing education in the district, assuring residents that no child will...

Education Minister announces free education for all special needs learners from 2026

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand government support for learners with special needs nationwide, including a proposal to introduce...

Government to upgrade Mankraso SHS after outstanding NSMQ performance

The government has announced a major upgrade for Mankraso Senior High School following the school’s impressive performance in the recently concluded National Science and...

Gov’t to recruit 6,100 teachers from 2023 cohort – Education Minister

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has addressed the peaceful demonstration by unposted teachers who took to the streets on Wednesday, calling for immediate postings. Speaking...

Government to provide 50,000 housing units for teachers – Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed government’s dedication to fulfilling President Mahama’s pledge to improve teacher welfare through the provision of adequate...

GETFund clears arrears owed Students Loan Trust Fund

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has cleared all outstanding legacy arrears owed the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), covering the period 2017 to...

Eduwatch urges mandatory warranty on school desks to guarantee quality

The education advocacy group Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has urged the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Education to enforce a minimum...

Signatories lack mandate – TEWU-GH National Secretariat on letter from 7 local chairmen

The National Secretariat of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union – Ghana (TEWU-GH) has dismissed a letter circulating on social media and allegedly endorsed...

NaCCA Deputy Director makes U-turn, apologises after insisting he would continue using “invalid Dr” title

The Acting Deputy Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Justice Ray Achoanya Ayam, has withdrawn his earlier threat to disregard...

What you need to check your WASSCE result online: Step by step

The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a defining academic journey that thousands of students undertake each year. After the exams, the West...

KsTU hosts transformative 2-day workshop to advance women in leadership and work–life balance

Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), through the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and in collaboration with the Gender Inclusion and Vulnerability Office of KNUST, has...

Concerned lecturers call for independent review of Prof. Ahmed Jinapor’s promotion at UEW

A group of concerned lecturers from public universities in Ghana has called on the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, to urgently commission an independent...

Kenyasi-Muoho Anglican JHS pupils raise alarm over poor facilities

Pupils of Kenyasi-Muoho Anglican Junior High School (JHS) in Gambia No. 2, Ahafo Region, have raised concerns about the lack of adequate facilities to...

Abuakwa South MP launches 2025 Akosua Agyeiwaa Memorial Teacher Awards

The Office of the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, in partnership with the Municipal Education Directorate, has opened nominations for the 2025 edition...