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Policy Update· Ghana

Ministry of Education Clarifies Language of Instruction Policy

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.

GhanaWeb2 Aug2 min
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Education Technology· Ghana

Ministry of Education and Google Partner to Integrate AI in Classrooms

The Ministry of Education has signed an MoU with Google for Education to incorporate Artificial Intelligence into the national curriculum. This partnership aims to enhance digital literacy and modernize teaching methods across Ghana.

Graphic Online25 May2 min
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Policy Update· Ghana

Ghana to Integrate Coding and AI into Basic School Curriculum

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.

Prime News Ghana20 Jul2 min
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Policy Update· Ghana

Ghana Education Ministry Receives Modernized Basic School Curriculum

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.

Ghana News Agency22 Jul2 min
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Education Technology· Ghana

Ghana Integrates AI and Coding into Basic Education Curriculum

Ghana has officially introduced artificial intelligence, coding, and computer programming into its national curriculum for basic education. This reform aims to equip students with essential digital skills to prepare them for a technology-driven economy.

RFI4 Aug2 min
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Policy Update· Ghana

President Mahama Directs Review of Constitutional Literacy Petition for Basic Schools

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Ministry of Education to review a petition from the African Chamber of Content Producers (ACCP) advocating for mandatory constitutional literacy in basic education.

Ghana News Agency7 Jul2 min
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Research & Evidence· Africa

UNESCO and African Union Report Highlights Foundational Learning Crisis

A joint report by UNESCO and the African Union reveals that only 10.8% of children in Africa achieve minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics by the end of primary school.

UNESCO6 Jul2 min
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Research & Evidence· Africa

UNESCO Spotlight Report Reveals Low Foundational Learning Proficiency in Africa

A recent UNESCO Spotlight report indicates that only 10.8% of children in Africa achieve minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics by the end of primary school. The findings underscore an urgent need for policy reforms focused on equity and teacher capacity to overcome persistent educational barriers.

UNESCO6 Jul2 min