Education

The 1992 constitution was formed under the administration of the PNDC led by Flight Lieutenant   Jerry John Rawlings. In the constitution as stated in Article 25 1b”Secondary education in its different forms including technical and vocational education shall be made generally available and accessible to all by every appropriate means, …

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has hinted at the possible cancellation of some BECE examination results due to exam malpractices. Speaking on Pink  FM’s, the Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, stated that about 99% of the BECE results have been released, while others are still under review due …

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has initiated an investigation into claims that about 22,000 bags of expired rice were repackaged and distributed to Senior High Schools (SHSs) across Ghana. The allegations were made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Wednesday, November 13, who accused the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) …

National Prospectus Standardises Requirements for Freshers The Ghana Education Service (GES) has introduced a harmonised “National Prospectus” to streamline the required items for all first-year students entering senior high and technical schools. This initiative ensures that schools adhere to uniform guidelines, eliminating the need for additional or unofficial requirements. Parents …

   International Girl child day marked in the Bono East Region.    The Bono East Region marked the International Day of the Girl Child with a celebration at Nkoranza Technical Institute’s assembly hall on Friday, October 11, 2024. The event aimed to promote gender equality and empower girls to pursue their …

The devil is in the detail. Examination malpractice is defined as any deliberate act, cheating or wrong doing that goes contrary to the rules of examinations. In most cases students engage in examination malpractices due to poor study habits, anxiety and panic, low academic ability among others. Forms of Examination …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has maintained that the current voter’s register is not flawless and should not be considered final, as mandated processes to clean it up are ongoing This statement was made in response to growing concerns from political parties, civil society organisations, and the public regarding the accuracy …

The state of illiteracy in Nigeria is becoming appalling. Irrespective of the constant efforts of the government to improve education, there is still a setback. According to the statistics provided by The National Commission for Mass Literacy Adult and Non-Formal Education, it is revealed that 38% of Nigerians are unschooled. …

On Tuesday, 20th of March 2024, Ghana claimed all three top International Excellence Awards. The awards instituted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is to honor former candidates with exceptional performance at the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This year’s awards saw only winners being males. As …

In Ghana, there are as much more community schools than Montessori schools, why that community vs montessori schools arguement? The issue is that most at times some parents cannot afford the fees of these Montessori schools. Community Schools are public schools that provide services and support that fit each neighborhood’s …