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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.
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 African Union is organizing the 2nd Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education (AU/PANCOGEd2) in Burundi to assess continental progress and develop actionable policy recommendations. The event will focus on digital literacy, TVET, and STEAM to accelerate gender-responsive education systems.
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 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.
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 Government of Ghana has signed an agreement to host the 19th edition of the eLearning Africa conference in Accra. The event will serve as a platform to showcase Ghana's digital education vision and the ingenuity of its young tech entrepreneurs.