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Give us mandate to purchase food for students – CHASS tells government

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has called on government to allow schools to purchase their own food items to feed...

We will make Ghana leader in STEM education and innovation in Africa – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo says his government’s goal is to position Ghana as a leader in STEM education and innovation in Africa, as STEM education...

My govt’s record, investments in education unmatched in 4th Republic – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo says his government's record and investment in the education sector are unmatched in the Fourth Republic. “It is important to state...

NSMQ 2023: Sweet revenge as Mpraeso slays Ghana National in payback

In a surprising turn of events, Ghana National College has been kicked out of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The Central...

University of Ghana to sack students with CGPA below 1.00

The management of the University of Ghana (UG) has announced the withdrawal of some continuing undergraduate students who have a cumulative grade point average...

KSTS students threaten demo over lack of furniture

Students of Kumasi Senior High Technical School (KSTS) at Patase in the Ashanti region have given the Ministry of Education a two-week ultimatum to...

Over 900 Ghana School of Law students pass 2023 exams

The leadership of the 2023 batch of students of the Ghana School of Law has expressed satisfaction with the pass rate for this year’s...

2023 WASSCE malpractices: Eduwatch calls for speedy prosecution of culprits

Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has called on authorities to expedite the prosecution of culprits arrested for engaging in exam malpractices in this year's West...

Education Minister launches NELI to sharpen skills of educational leaders

Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, on Friday, launched the National Educational Leadership Institute (NELI) to provide specialised professional leadership and management development training...

Govt urged to support Islamic education, expand holiday celebrations

The 3rd National Conference of Imams in Ghana concluded with a series of resolutions aimed at strengthening the role of Imams in the country,...

Bawumia supporters in UK commission borehole for Banso basic school

United Kingdom-based (UK) supporters of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia have commissioned a bore-hole facility for Banso D/A basic school...

52% of females in SHS sexually assaulted in 2 years – Report

A report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Girls Excellent Movement (GEM) has revealed that 51.9% of females in SHS  were sexually assaulted between...

School bus catches fire at Akatsi Agbedrafor junction

A bus carrying student athletes from second cycle schools in the lower mid zone of the Volta region caught fire at Akatsi Agbedrafor junction...

Ghana’s Education System at Crossroads: Are we truly leaving no one behind?

In the countdown to 2030, the year set as the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is imperative to scrutinise the...

NSMQ23: Day 1 of prelims showcases academic excellence and fierce competition

The stage was set, and the anticipation was palpable on the first day of the preliminary stage of the 2023 National Championship of the...

62% of primary 2 pupils can’t read – Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, says Ghana’s education cannot continue to depend on apprenticeship-produced leadership, but on purposefully trained leaders interested...

NSMQ23: Wesley Grammar SHS beats HOLICO, St. Andrew’s SHS to qualify for one-eighth stage

For the second consecutive year, Holy Child School has failed yet again to win its preliminary contests to qualify for the one-eighth stage of...

NSMQ 2023: Anlo SHS thrashes Nkoranza SHS, Bompeh SHS sails through to one-eighth stage

In the heart of academic prowess at the Sarah Mensah Auditorium at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the prestigious National...

GNAT chases govt over unfulfilled promises

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), says government is yet to fulfil the numerous promises made to teachers with the aim of addressing...

WAEC to begin 2023 BECE marking on Monday

The marking of scripts of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will commence on Monday, October 9, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)...

Blind teachers appeal for government support

The Blind Teachers Association is appealing to government to support them through policy initiatives. In its statement to mark this year’s World Teachers Day, the...

Govt considers transfer grants for teachers posted to deprived communities

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says government is considering paying transfer grants to teachers who are willing to be posted to...

I pay homage to teachers who made me who I am today – Akufo-Addo 

President Akufo-Addo says the invaluable contribution of teachers to the nation’s human resource development and growth is phenomenal.  “I pay homage to teachers who made...

Faith Aku Dzakpasu is 2023 Most Outstanding Teacher in Ghana

Faith Aku Dzakpasu, a teacher at GRETA ‘D’ Shepherd Two Basic School in the Greater Accra region has been adjudged the most outstanding teacher...

We cannot overlook your role in Ghana’s developmental agenda – Akufo-Addo to teachers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appreciated the excellent contribution of teachers towards the achievement of the country’s educational transformational agenda. “We can never overlook...

Mahama salutes teachers

Former President John Dramani Mahama has commended teachers for their role in shaping lives. In a message to commemorate 2023 Teachers Day, he eulogised...

GTEC suspends accreditation of new programmes for public universities

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has suspended the processing of new accreditation applications for academic programmes from all public universities, including technical universities,...

We don’t have teacher shortage but distribution challenge – Education Minister

The Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, says contrary to claims that the education sector is facing a teacher shortage, Ghana is one...

2023 NSMQ: Schools gear up for intellectual showdown

The anticipation, suspense and intensity are steadily on the rise as the 2023 National Championship of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) approaches....

GNECC advocates for incentives for rural teachers on International Teachers Day

On the occasion of International Teachers Day, the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the dedicated educators who light...

10,000 teachers certified to work abroad – NTC

The Registrar of the Na­tional Teaching Council, Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, has announced that the high attrition rate in the nation’s education sector poses a...

WAEC awaits funds for marking, release of WASSCE, BECE results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is expecting the Government to release some funds for the marking and release of results for...

High attrition rate poses danger to the nation’s education – Dr Addai-Poku

The Registrar of the National Teaching Council, Dr Christian Addai-Poku, has announced that the high attrition rate in the nation’s education sector poses a...

Free SHS should be changed – Ishmael Yamson

Economist and corporate management expert, Ishmael Yamson has called for a review of the government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. According to him,...

AGI commends Dr Adutwum for promoting STEM education

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Seth Twum Akwaboah, has praised the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum,...

GNAT urges full participation in World Teachers’ Day Celebration

Ghana is set to join the global community on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in commemorating World Teachers' Day—a day dedicated to acknowledging and appreciating...

Free SHS should be selective – Sam George

Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George says the government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme should be selective instead of free...

Nigerians studying in Ghana plead for extension of school fees deadlines

The Ghana chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is appealing to the management of various tertiary institutions across the country to...

Sad scenes at funeral of KNUST student who died during childbirth

A somber funeral service was held over the weekend for Mrs. Henrietta Ntiako-Antwi, a student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology...

STEM: Akufo-Addo highlights 25% increase in science student population

President Akufo-Addo, during his address at the 85th-anniversary celebration of Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School (PRESEC) in Legon, emphasized government's commitment to science and...