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Unpaid teachers threaten massive protests on Wednesday, April 15
The National Organiser of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, says members will begin an indefinite protest at the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, if government fails to provide a clear payment plan for their salary arrears.
Decline in teenage mothers writing BECE, WASSCE reflects positive social change — Sociologist
Sociologist Justice Saiw has described the decline in the number of teenage mothers sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as a sign that adolescents are becoming more responsible in making reproductive choices. According to...
Gov’t to roll out free special education for persons with disabilities from July 1
The government will, from July 1, 2026, roll out free special education for persons with disabilities as part of efforts to deepen inclusion within Ghana’s education system. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced the policy at the launch of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Mfantsipim School, on Satu...
Gov’t to roll out free special education for persons with disabilities from July 1 – Education Minister
The government will, from July 1, 2026, roll out free special education for persons with disabilities as part of efforts to deepen inclusion within Ghana’s education system.
Former Ghana School of Law Director welcomes legal Education Bill
Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kweku Ansa-Asare, has welcomed the passage of the Legal Education Bill, 2025, describing it as a major milestone in widening access to legal education in Ghana. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Ansa-Asare said the reform represents a breakthrough for many qualified indiv...
School environment is for learning, not post-WASSCE celebrations – Haruna Iddrisu
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed the government’s ban on post-WASSCE celebrations in senior high schools, insisting that school premises must remain dedicated to teaching and learning. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, June 22, Mr Iddrisu said educational institutions are esta...
Haruna Iddrisu empowers GES to clamp down on post-WASSCE celebrations in schools
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has granted firm authority to the leadership of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take decisive action against post-WASSCE celebrations on school campuses.
GNAT to appeal ruling on WASS teacher’s assault case
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has announced its intention to appeal the ruling in the West Africa Senior High School (WASS) teacher assault case, describing the court’s judgment as unsatisfactory and concerning for teacher safety. The Adentan Circuit Court had fined three individuals GHC4,000 each a...
BECE candidates to select SHS after results are released – Education Minister
Government has announced that candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will now select their preferred senior high schools only after their results are released.
Nyinahini SHS Incident: We’ve been told it’s an “order from above” – GNAT Chair on teacher’s detention
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Atwima District has questioned the continued detention of the Nyinahini Catholic Senior High School teacher accused of assaulting a female student, alleging that an “order from above” may be preventing his release on bail. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, the At...
Bolga Technical University: Council terminates Vice-Chancellor Prof Samuel Erasmus Alnaa’s appointment and demotes two key officers
Professor Samuel Erasmus Alnaa’s appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of the Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) has been terminated by the Governing Council, Graphic Online has gathered.
GES announces reporting date into SHS for JHS graduates
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that all Junior High School graduates who successfully completed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will begin reporting to Senior High and Technical Schools across the country on September 18, 2026. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 14, the Service c...