The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is urging the government to as a matter of urgency, return to the negotiation table with all teacher unions in the country to address the outstanding issues from challenges raised last year with regards to their conditions of service. According to NAGRAT, it is imperative for the government […] The post NAGRAT
The Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has raised concerns over the non-payment of research support grants, commonly known as bursaries, for graduate students. These grants play a pivotal role in supporting graduate students in their research endeavours, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge and overall academic development. However, over the past two years, […] The post GRASAG
Officers from the Public Relations Unit at the Ghana Prisons Headquarters have sensitized students of some selected Senior High Schools within the Greater Accra region on the Juvenile Justice Act, Crime, and Juvenile Detention. The schools include Osu Salem Senior High School, Kinbu Senior High/ Technical School, and pupils of Rangoon Junior High School. The […] The post Prison
Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has expressed deep disappointment with former President John Dramani Mahama’s recent comments belittling the success of the Free SHS programme, describing them as Read More... The post Gov’t Refutes Mahama’s
The Ministry of Education has strongly rebuffed former President John Dramani Mahama’s recent claims of lax supervision and collusion in the West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In a statement released on Friday, the Ministry labelled Mahama’s comments as a “calculated attempt to downplay the great strides made by the Ministry in improving learning […] The post Denigrating
The Chief Executive Officer of Mikkado Holdings, Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo, is urging educational institutions to align their teaching and learning methods with the evolving needs of Ghana’s economy. He emphasized that the graduates of these institutions play a crucial role in spearheading the country’s growth. Speaking at the 14th congregation of Data Link […] The post Educational
In recent years, Ghana has taken significant strides towards fostering educational equality and social justice by implementing a policy that resonates with both economic empowerment and educational inclusivity. The introduction of Free Senior High School (SHS) education represents a constitutive initiative that not only empowers the youth but also lays the foundation for a more […]
Management of public senior high schools in the country has raised concerns about the delay in payments of utility bills by the Ministry of Education. Headteachers of some schools say the delays have affected teaching and learning, as their schools often experience power cuts. The Ministry of Education, however, explained that while under the prepaid […] The post SHSs
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has provided insights into how it detected that some of the candidates who sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) relied on Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. WAEC released provisional results of this year’s WASSCE on Monday and announced that some of the candidates engaged in […] The post WAEC
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has provided insights into how it detected that some of the candidates who sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) relied on Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. WAEC released provisional results of this year’s WASSCE on Monday and announced that some of the candidates engaged in […] The post WAEC
Takoradi Technical University has achieved the commendable feat of inclusive TVET education in a Ghanaian Technical University with the graduation of 24 disabled individuals at its 23rd Congregation. Speaking at the congregation, where 6,166 students successfully graduated for the 2022/2023 Academic Year, the Vice-Chancellor of TTU, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, said the graduation of […] The post TTU
Takoradi Technical University has achieved the commendable feat of inclusive TVET education in a Ghanaian Technical University with the graduation of 24 disabled individuals at its 23rd Congregation. Speaking at the congregation, where 6,166 students successfully graduated for the 2022/2023 Academic Year, the Vice-Chancellor of TTU, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, said the graduation of […] The post TTU
The Secretary-General of the Ghana Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Mrs. Ama Serwah Nerquaye-Tetteh, has emphasised the critical necessity for significant investments in the media sector, particularly building the capacity of journalists in the country. She made the call yesterday during the launch of Phase II of the Media Capacity […]
A study conducted by Africa Education Watch, an educational civil society organization, has revealed that expenses on prospectuses and other items by parents outweigh the costs incurred by the government under the Free Senior High School program. Africa Education Watch observed that the government’s average spending per student for boarding schools was GHS 1,147, and […] The post Free
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the management of the University of Ghana (UG) to engage the leadership of its Senior Staff Association and the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union over modalities for clearing the outstanding market premium arrears of members. The groups have threatened to lay down their tools if management fails to […] The post Engage
The head of the Public Relations unit at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Cassandra Twum Ampofo, says the eleven Senior High School (SHS) heads interdicted by the Service blatantly ignored directives. Some eleven SHS heads have been asked to step aside for investigations to proceed for allegedly selling unapproved items and charging unauthorized fees in […] The post Interdicted
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has emphasized President Akufo-Addo’s unparalleled commitment to education, showcasing a remarkable record of systematic improvement since 2017. He asserted that the current administration’s educational performance over the past six years surpasses that of earlier administrations in the last 14 years, with positive changes occurring from school to […] The post We’re
In anticipation of Ghana’s general elections scheduled for December 7, 2024, the Center for Public Discourse Analysis is preparing to host its second Vice-Presidential Permutation Forum. The event aims to shed light on the role of the Vice-President, and explore potential candidates from both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress […]
Some parents, guardians, and stakeholders in the country have praised the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, for an event-free Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) exercise this year. According to the concerned Ghanaians, the fact that no incidents have so far been recorded during the self-placement and the general admission process attests to […] The post Education
The Directorate of Research Innovations and Development (DRID) at the University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) organized its maiden university-wide “How to Get Published” webinar series on Friday, December 8, 2023. The first seminar in the series focused on identifying credible journals for publication. Titled “Identifying Credible Outlets for Academic Publishing: Implications for Personal […] The post
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