3 d. ago Mahama demands answers over WASSCE decline, orders urgent review of examiners’ report

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education to analyse the 2025 WASSCE examiners’ report to determine what went “disastrously wrong” after this year’s poor performance. Speaking at the National Launch of the STEMBox for Basic Schools, President Mahama attributed the decline in results to years of neglect […]

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4 d. ago Education authorities urged to review SHS policy system for excellent results

Education authorities have been urged to review the Senior High School (SHS) education system to help improve results in the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

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4 d. ago Drop in WASSCE 2025 performance – Reality check or victory for integrity?

Last week, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) released the 2025 results, sparking intense debate across the country. After years of impressive pass rates under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, this year’s results show a sharp decline in performance. Pass rates in Core Mathematics pass rates fell from 66.86% in 2024 to 48.73%, while Social Studies dropped from 71.53% to 55.82%.

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6 d. ago Baringo Children Create Technology Solutions Against Cattle Rustling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/baringo-children-create-technology-solutions-against-cattle-rustling/Children in Kenya’s conflict-affected Baringo County have developed technology prototypes addressing livestock theft and insecurity, transforming marginalized communities through coding education. Baringo County, located 300 kilometres west of Nairobi, has long struggled with cattle rustling, banditry, and educational neglect. Colonial authorities once labeled the region “inaccessible,” while successive governments branded it “bandit country.” These designations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/baringo-children-create-technology-solutions-against-cattle-rustling/

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2 w. ago GRA sweeps top honours at IPR Awards, winning Best PR and Best Digital Campaign

The Authority was recognised for its exceptional contributions to public education and stakeholder engagement, earning the awards for Best PR Campaign of the Year and Best Digital & Social Media Campaign of the Year.

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2 w. ago Gideon Boako highlights major red flags in 2026 budget, calls for urgent review

Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has raised serious concerns about the 2026 Budget, warning that several unresolved issues threaten the country’s economic direction.

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2 w. ago Minister of Education urges GESOPS to review investment policy for teachers’ housing  

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has urged the Ghana Education Service Occupational Pension Scheme (GESOPS) to review its investment policy to include housing support packages for teachers.  

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3 w. ago Ghana Education Sector Suffers Major Cyber Breach with 505 Credentials Exposed

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-education-sector-suffers-major-cyber-breach-with-505-credentials-exposed/Ghana’s education sector has suffered a significant cybersecurity breach after authorities discovered 505 employee credentials from public educational institutions exposed on the dark web. The National Cyber Security Emergency Response Team identified the compromised credentials through surveillance operations conducted since January 2025. Between January and October 2025, the team identified over 5,000 stealer logs belonging […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-education-sector-suffers-major-cyber-breach-with-505-credentials-exposed/

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