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Free SHS should be funded with local revenue, not loans — Gideon Boako
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee and Tano North MP, Dr Gideon Boako, has argued that the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy should continue to be financed through domestic revenue rather than borrowed funds.
Government cannot bear all Free SHS costs, parents must share responsibility – Kofi Gapson
The General Secretary of the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations in Ghana (NCPTA), Raphael Kofi Gapson, has called for greater parental support in the implementation of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, arguing that government alone cannot shoulder the full financial burden of the programme. Sp...
Borrowing to fund Free SHS sends wrong signal — Gideon Boako
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has criticised the government's decision to finance secondary education through borrowing, arguing that such an approach demonstrates a lack of commitment to prioritising education.
Free SHS has become too politicised to be reversed, but reforms are needed – Kofi Asare
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), Kofi Asare, has called for reforms to strengthen Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, arguing that although the programme has become too politically entrenched to be abolished, several aspects require review to improve its effectiveness. Speakin...
Sustain, Reform or Redesign: Calls grow for reforms as stakeholders debate the future of Free SHS
Stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector have called for comprehensive reforms to the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, agreeing that while the programme has significantly expanded access to secondary education, urgent action is needed to address financing, infrastructure and quality concerns to ensure its lon...
Increased access under Free SHS has affected quality – Kofi Gapson
The General Secretary of the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations in Ghana (NCPTA), Raphael Kofi Gapson, has said that while the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy has significantly expanded access to secondary education, the rapid increase in enrolment has put pressure on the quality of education. Sp...
World Bank approves $300m support to end double-track system by 2027
The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana’s efforts to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027. The funding will be used to implement the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) Project, a major education initia...
Cabinet has approved $300m World Bank-funded Free SHS project – Haruna Iddrisu
The Cabinet has approved a proposed $300 million World Bank financing package to support infrastructure development in senior high schools, with Parliament expected to consider the agreement on Tuesday, July 21.
Gov’t identifies 150 second-cycle institutions for rehabilitation to strengthen Free SHS
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has reaffirmed the government's commitment to sustaining the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme, announcing that 112 senior high schools and 38 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country have been earmarked for rehabilitation.
Quality of Free SHS is not in doubt despite double-track concerns – Tabitha Ayillah
The Spokesperson for the NPP Policy Committee on Education, Tabitha Apegyine Ayillah, has defended the quality of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, insisting that student performance and other educational outcomes demonstrate the programme’s success. Speaking on Adom TV’s Thought Leadership discussion...
Boarding should be optional under Free SHS, parents who can afford it should share the cost – Kwasi Gyetuah
Education policy advocate Kwasi Gyetuah has proposed reforms to Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, suggesting that government should focus on funding day schooling while parents who can afford boarding education contribute towards its cost. Speaking during Adom TV’s thought leadership discussion on “The...
Free SHS should be funded with local revenue, not loans – Gideon Boako
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Tano North MP, Dr Gideon Boako, has argued that the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme should continue to be financed through domestic revenue rather than borrowed funds. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Dr Boako said government must demonstrat...