Principals of Colleges of Education across Ghana have threatened to shut down the schools by the end of May if the government does not release funds for the maintenance of students’ stay on campus. All 46 Colleges of Education in Ghana could be affected as management of the schools says …
Read More »Adwoa Safo Fires School Feeding Coordinator
The National Coordinator of the Ghana School Feeding Programme Mrs. Getrude Quashigah has been fired from office with immediate effect. A letter terminating her appointment signed by Sarah Adwoa Safo Gender and Social Protection Minister directed her to hand over any official documents or property in her custody to the …
Read More »Akuapem North: Confusion Rocks School Feeding Program As Two Caterers Clash
There is confusion over the school feeding program in the Akuapem North Municipality as two groups of caterers have resumed cooking separately for the same schools. The misunderstanding over who has the legitimacy to cook for the schools in the municipality arose when the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North …
Read More »Parents Storm Achimota Prep. Sch. After GES Takeover
Scores of parents have swarmed the premises of Achimota Preparatory School in the Greater Accra Region following the takeover of the institution by the Ghana Education Service (GES). Some held placards expressing disappointment with the action of the GES and its management. They complained about the manner in which the …
Read More »Free SHS Initiative Has Come To Stay – Dr Adutwum
Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says the free SHS initiative introduced by the Akufo-Addo-led government has become part and parcel of the country’s educational system. According to him, government would continue to finance the initiative following its success such as encouraging girl child education and improving accessibility and participation …
Read More »COVID -19 And Disability: 80% Of Children Failing In Their Learning.
Most children living with disability in Ghana are particularly vulnerable to stigma and discrimination, and are often segregated. They may not appear in the national statistics, becoming ‘invisible’ to decision makers, service providers and the public. While data on the estimated 80% children living with disability across the nation remain …
Read More »Disregard Fake News: Gov’t Will Be Happy If Parents Pay SHS Fees – Education Minister
The Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has debunked publications suggesting that government will be happy if parents can pay for their students (SHS) fees. Speaking to a closed source in the ministry of Education and Dr Yaw Osei Adutwu special assistant, Kwasi Abankwa said that his boss …
Read More »Achimota School Fails To Respond To Rasta Student’s Suit; Case Adjourned To April 30
The Human Rights Court 1 Division of the High Court has adjourned to April 30, the case involving one of the Rastafarian boys, Oheneba Nkrabea, who was denied admission to Achimota School over his dreadlocks. At a hearing on Thursday, April 22, 2021, it emerged that Achimota School had still …
Read More »New Carriculum Training: GES Applauds Gnacops For Setting The Pace.
The Ghana National Council Of Private Schools, GNACOPS in collaboration with the MoE through the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment has successfully implemented the training of private school teachers on the Common Core Program, CCP, and the Standard-Based Curriculum, SBC, across the country. According to the …
Read More »Non-payment Of Trainee Teachers’ Allowance Cruel, Insensitive – Educationist
An educationist, Mr Ekow Djan has said it is worrying that the government has not paid trainee teachers’ allowance for a whole semester. He said in a statement that this situation is not only unacceptable but insensitive, cruel and a breach of the social contract signed between President Nana Addo …
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