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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.
The Ministry of Education has summoned the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for urgent talks to resolve a strike that has forced major public universities to postpone reopening.
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.
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.
The Ministry of Education has convened an urgent meeting with the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to address ongoing industrial action. The government aims to resolve the impasse through constructive dialogue and established negotiation mechanisms.
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.
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), NAGRAT, and PRETAG have officially suspended their nationwide strike following successful negotiations with the government. The Ministry of Education has committed to continued dialogue to address welfare concerns, with plans already underway to recover lost teaching time.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the provisional results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Results are currently being dispatched to schools through regional and district education directorates.
Ghana is integrating AI-driven educational tools supporting Twi, Ewe, Dagbani, and Hausa to expand digital learning access. The initiative, supported by a partnership with Google, aims to position Ghana as a regional hub for AI innovation in education.
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 Ministry of Education has announced intentions to amend the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, 2020 (Act 1049) to broaden the representation of faith-based organizations on the Ghana Education Service (GES) Council. This move aims to enhance the collaborative governance of pre-tertiary institutions.
The Minister for Education has officially inaugurated the new Governing Council for the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), chaired by telecommunications expert Mr. Divine D. K. Kpetigo, to oversee the institution's strategic direction.