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Word champions shine at maiden Junior Journal Spelling Bee Competition
Pupils of M.A. Bediako Adventist Preparatory School at Amakom showcased impressive spelling, reading and critical thinking skills at the maiden edition of the Junior Journal Spelling Bee Competition. The competition is aimed at promoting literacy and academic excellence among basic school learners. It formed part of th...
Alumni protocol in SHS placement is a step in the right direction – Africa Education Watch
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has applauded the government’s initiative to formalise alumni protocol in schools, describing it as “a step in the right direction.”
Tanyigbe SHS plunged into darkness as fallen electricity pole disrupts WASSCE preparation
A recent heavy rain in the Ho Municipality of the Volta region has left Tanyigbe Senior High School without electricity for about a week after an electricity pole supplying power to the school collapsed.
Stakeholders advocate increased support for female technicians
Stakeholders in Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector have called for stronger mentorship, policy support and institutional collaboration to increase the participation of women in technical careers, as the country marked International Women’s Day 2026. This, they said, would help bridge...
Meet Samuel Donkor, the ‘one-man teacher’ handling 12 classes at Kakpeni District Assembly School
This is Samuel Donkor, the 'one-man teacher' handling 12 classes at Kakpeni District Assembly School in the Northern Region.
Okyenhene lauds Garden City University leadership, urges focus on education and human capital
The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has commended the leadership of Garden City University for promoting innovation through education and contributing to national development. Speaking during a courtesy call by the university's new leadership, the Okyenhene emphasised the need for Ghana to focus on developing...
SWESCO set for upgrade to Category A — Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has indicated that Swedru Senior High School is under consideration for an upgrade from Category B to Category A status as part of efforts to ease pressure on top-tier secondary schools. In an address read on his behalf by his Special Advisor, Prof George KT Oduro, at the school’s 67th speech...
GES warns teachers against unauthorised visits and media engagement
Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned teachers across the country against bypassing official administrative channels when addressing their concerns. In a statement released on Monday, March 9, GES management expressed concern about a growing practice in which some teachers, particularly newly recruited staff, tra...
Ghana TVET service opens nationwide recruitment for teaching and non-teaching staff
The Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service (GTVETS) has opened applications for its 2026 nationwide recruitment exercise, offering opportunities for both teaching and non-teaching staff across the country.
Obeng Scholarship Foundation awards university scholarships to two former Kade Senior High Technical School NSMQ participants
Two outstanding former students of Kade Senior High Technical School have received scholarship support from The Obeng Scholarship Foundation during a presentation ceremony held at the school. The event, attended by students, teachers, parents, and dignitaries, celebrated academic excellence and highlighted the importan...
Gov’t approves payment plan for GES salary arrears spanning 2024 to 2025
The Government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to eligible staff of the Ghana Education Service (GES), covering a period from August 2024 to November 2025.
School placement challenges go beyond period for school selection
When I first saw the news captioned: “BECE candidates to choose schools after results under new system,” attributed to the Minister of Education, Haruna Idrisu, on April 1, 2026, I thought it was ‘April fool.’ Fact is, getting students to make their schools choices after the Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BE...