32 h. ago Proposal for a National Curriculum for Makaranta Schools (Islamic Education System) in Ghana

IntroductionThe Makaranta school system, which provides Islamic education to Muslim children in Ghana, plays a vital role in preserving Islamic values, teachings, and culture. However, the absence of a standardized national curriculum, regulatory framework, and oversight has led to significant challenges, including inconsistent academic standards, high dropout rates, and limited proficiency in Arabic among graduates. […]

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7 d. ago ‘National Education Forum is not about politics, it’s about Ghana’ says Education and Development Consultant

An Education and Development Consultant has called on Ghanaians to put aside political affiliations and support the National Education Forum, stating that the initiative is a collective effort to secure Ghana’s future, not a political battleground.

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7 d. ago Ghana first, let’s leave politics out of education – Dr Samuel Awuku

An Education and Development Consultant has made an impassioned plea to Ghanaians to put aside political differences and support the National Education Forum, describing the initiative as a vital step for the country’s future.

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8 d. ago Deputy Education Minister nominee advocates for skills development for teachers

Deputy Minister-designate for Education, Clement Apaak, is advocating the need to provide teachers with opportunities to upgrade their skills, highlighting the crucial role educators play in shaping the future of the nation.

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8 d. ago If I had my way, I would pay teachers more than any group of professionals – Apaak

Deputy Education Minister nominee, Dr Clement Apaak has emphasised the vital role that teachers play in the nation’s development, acknowledging that educators are the backbone of the country’s educational system and would prioritize increasing teachers' salaries above any other profession.

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9 d. ago Gov’t should not entirely fund education – Stakeholders at National Education Forum

Stakeholders at the Greater Accra and Eastern Regional zonal sessions of the National Education Forum (NEF) have recommended other sources of funding education other than the over-reliance on the government.

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9 d. ago Prioritising Community TVET Centres: The call to reset Ghana

Education is the foundation for the development and transformation of any nation. Countries that have reset their economies and transitioned from struggling systems to productive societies have done so through robust and practical education systems. Ghana finds itself at a crossroads, with the current government promising to reset the nation from its economic struggles, increase […]

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1 week ago GES conducts public survey on Free SHS and Double Track System

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched a nationwide survey to gather public opinions on the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and the Double Track System.

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1 week ago GES pledges full implementation of policies from National Education Forum

Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), says policies emerging from the National Education Forum will be implemented in ways that enhance quality education and ensure relevance for all students.

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2 w. ago New approach required to address education system challenges – Kofi Asare

A committee member of the National Education Forum, Kofi Asare, has emphasised the urgent need for a new approach to addressing the ongoing challenges within Ghana's education system.

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2 w. ago Energy Minister to form committee to restructure petroleum downstream sector

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has disclosed plans to constitute a stakeholder committee to undertake a comprehensive reform of the downstream petroleum sector. The move is to ensure that the industry supplies enough fuel to meet the growing demand of the product. Speaking at the first downstream dialogue by the Chamber […]

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2 w. ago 5 key questions President Mahama expects National Education Forum to answer

conducting public awareness campaign to educate communities, the strategic deployment of oral cholera busses in high risk areas is further contributing to this positive trend. Mister Speaker, Mister nipping to now highlight the measures that have been taken to respond to this outbreak in order to bring it under control. In doing this, I must ask Mister speaker that the response to cholera is multi sectorial. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with various partners, has comprehensive response plan in motion. The actions are as follows, coordination, we have activated regional and District Public Health Emergency committees in all affected regions to ensure a coordinated response surveillance, we have heightened surveillance in all districts with active community case search and contact tracing to identify and manage case properly. Laboratory, we have strengthened laboratory capacity to test and confirm suspected cases, ensuring accurate diagnosis and timely treatment. Environme...

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2 w. ago Education Minister announces plans for National Standardised Test in basic schools

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed plans to introduce a National Standardised Test (NST) for students in basic schools to better prepare them for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

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2 w. ago National Education Forum: Your recommendations ‘will not gather dust on the shelf’ – Mahama

President John Mahama says the ideas collected from the national education forum will be put into action.

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2 w. ago Mahama apologises for oversight in inviting Christian Council, Catholic Bishops to National Education Forum

President John Mahama has apologized for the delayed invitation extended to the Christian Council of Ghana and the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference to participate in the ongoing National Education Forum in Ho.

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2 w. ago Mahama apologises for dalay in inviting Christian Council, Catholic Bishops to National Education Forum

President John Mahama has apologized for the delayed invitation extended to the Christian Council of Ghana and the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference to participate in the ongoing National Education Forum in Ho.

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2 w. ago National Education Forum: We received ‘verbal invitation’ after raising concerns – Catholic Bishops

The Vice-President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference and the Catholic Bishop of Ho, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, has confirmed that the government verbally invited them to participate in the National Education Reform forum, which is set to begin in Ho.

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2 w. ago National education reform committee receives over 1,500 suggestions

Member of the National Education Reform Committee, Dr Samuel Awuku, has revealed that since President John Mahama inaugurated the committee, a total of 1,501 suggestions have been received.

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2 w. ago National Education Forum: Catholic Bishops, Christian Council express concern over omission

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) have voiced their deep dissatisfaction over their exclusion from the upcoming National Education Forum, scheduled for 18-19 February 2025.

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2 w. ago National Education Forum an avenue for Mahama to renege on his promises – Ntim Fordjour

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised the government’s proposed National Education Forum, describing it as an unnecessary expenditure that drains Ghana’s resources.

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