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New data reveals a significant increase in public TVET enrollment in Ghana, rising from 30,500 to nearly 70,000 learners, driven by the Free TVET Policy.
Major teacher unions in Ghana, including GNAT, NAGRAT, and PRETAG, have suspended their nationwide strike action following government intervention to address long-standing conditions of service concerns.
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.
A nationwide strike by Ghanaian teacher unions over promotion arrears and salary grades continues to disrupt schools as the government offers new proposals to resolve the impasse. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has staked his honor on the resolution of payment issues by October 30.
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.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has confirmed that Google’s suite of education tools will be deployed in Ghana on a zero-rated basis, significantly lowering barriers to digital learning. This initiative is part of a broader $1 billion commitment by Google to Africa’s digital transformation, with a specific focus on AI-driven language accessibility.
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.
To address the gap in pedagogical qualifications, the Ministry of Education has partnered with local universities to launch a Professional Graduate Diploma in Ghana Teacher Professionalization.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a firm directive to all Senior High and Technical School heads to immediately cease the collection of unauthorised fees and PTA dues, warning that non-compliance will lead to severe administrative sanctions, including potential removal from office. This directive underscores the government’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the Free Senior High School policy.
Three teacher unions have issued a one-week ultimatum to the Ghanaian government, demanding immediate action on outstanding conditions of service. The unions have warned of further industrial action if their grievances remain unaddressed.
UNESCO has issued a stark warning about a looming global education crisis, noting that progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) is alarmingly slow and has been further hampered by recent global events. The organization highlights shrinking aid, rising debt, and increasing disruptions as major threats to educational attainment worldwide.
The African Union has launched the "Education in Emergencies and Resilience Cluster," a new continental mechanism designed to protect learners, teachers, and infrastructure from armed conflict, climate shocks, and other emergencies.