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The Ministry of Education has issued a clarification regarding the language of instruction in basic schools, emphasizing the pedagogical benefits of starting education in a familiar language. The statement also confirmed that foreign languages like French and Arabic remain optional.
Africa Education Watch has warned that declining public investment in education threatens Ghana's future workforce. Experts are calling for urgent reforms in financing and a greater emphasis on TVET to bridge the growing skills gap.
The IMANI Center for Policy and Education has launched a collaborative policy engagement with Ghana's Ministry of Education to identify and rectify critical weaknesses in the basic education sector. The initiative aims to shift focus toward foundational learning to ensure long-term educational stability.
The Ghanaian government has announced a new policy initiative to formally integrate Ghanaian Sign Language (GSL) into the national education system. This move aims to enhance inclusivity and accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across the country.
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) is developing a revised basic school curriculum that introduces coding, artificial intelligence, and electronics to kindergarten and junior high students.
Following the 2nd High-Level Conference on Scaling Education Initiatives in Emergencies, leaders in West Africa have been warned that reacting to crises is more costly than building resilient infrastructure. Regional officials are prioritizing contingency planning and risk analysis to protect student access.
The Ministry of Education has formalized its Partnership Compact for 2024–2027, a strategic framework supported by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The compact prioritizes foundational learning as the primary lever for systemic transformation in Ghana’s education sector.
The Ghanaian government has officially announced a strategic roadmap to phase out the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027. This policy shift aims to restore full-time academic calendars through targeted infrastructure and resource investments.
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Ministry of Education to review a petition from the African Chamber of Content Producers advocating for mandatory constitutional literacy in basic schools.
The Ministry of Education has officially received a revised basic school curriculum that integrates critical 21st-century competencies including AI literacy, coding, and civic education.
The Ministry of Education, through NaCCA, has introduced a revised curriculum for kindergarten and primary schools featuring thirteen subject areas, including the addition of Chinese and Arabic languages.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) convened its 74th Annual Council Meeting in Accra, bringing together delegates from five member countries to discuss and shape the future of educational assessment across the sub-region. Key discussions likely included strategies to combat examination malpractice and enhance the integrity of examinations.