The Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFEST), Dr Peter Anti Partey, has questioned the government's target of eliminating the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs) by 2027, arguing that the implementation timeline does not match the schedule of the recently approved US$300 million World Bank education support facility.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all tertiary institutions to discontinue the practice of making entrance examinations a compulsory requirement for admission, insisting that admissions must be based on the nationally approved minimum entry requirements, with West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results serving as the primary qualification.
The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has assured pupils, parents and teachers that Ghana's National Standardised Test (NST) is designed to identify learning gaps and improve teaching outcomes rather than determine whether pupils pass or fail.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that a revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Junior High School (JHS) will be submitted to the Ministry of Education this week as part of efforts to modernise Ghana’s education system and prepare students for future job opportunities.
The Government has earmarked GH¢100 million through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to support the implementation of free education for persons with special needs, as part of efforts to strengthen inclusive and equitable education across the country.
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results are expected to be released on or before July 31, 2026, clearing the way for the commencement of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
The leadership of three major teacher unions has given the government a one-week ultimatum to conclude negotiations on their expired Conditions of Service, warning that continued delays could trigger industrial action across Ghana's pre-tertiary education sector.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released funds to Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) across the country for the procurement of perishable food items to cater for second and third-year students.
Former Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Prof. Edward Appiah, has called for a fundamental overhaul of Ghana's education system, urging government and educational institutions to decolonise the national curriculum to better equip students for global competitiveness while preserving African identity and values.
The Ministry of Education has strongly condemned the shooting incident at Zohe Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Primary School in Yendi in the Northern Region, describing the attack as a serious threat to the safety and security of pupils, teachers and the entire school community.
