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Accra Academy Grapples with Staff Shortage Amid Rising Student Indiscipline Accra Academy Senior High School is currently facing a critical staffing challenge that is affecting student supervision and discipline on campus. The Headmaster, Emmanuel Ofoe Fiemawhle, disclosed that only 22 staff members live on the school premises, overseeing close to 5,000 students. This, he stressed, creates a significant gap in effective student management. The revelation came during a visit by the Parliamentary Education Committee, where Mr. Fiemawhle explained that the limited number of hall masters and auxiliary staff makes it difficult to maintain order among boarding students. “The core issue of student indiscipline stems from our inability to adequately monitor them. With just 22 staff serving as hall masters and in other roles, it’s nearly impossible to provide the supervision needed,” he said. He also pointed to the absence of recent support for residential infrastructure and suggested that such...

TTAG Raises Concerns Over Exclusion from Teacher Licensure Review Committee. The Teacher Trainees' Association of Ghana (TTAG) has expressed profound concern regarding its exclusion from the committee tasked with reviewing the Ghana Teacher Licensure system.  According to TTAG, being a major stakeholder in teacher education, its input is crucial in shaping the future of teacher licensing procedures. The Association emphasizes that sidelining trainee teachers' voices could have adverse implications for their interests nationwide. TTAG clarifies that it has not entered into any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning teacher licensing matters, underscoring the need for greater transparency and stakeholder engagement in the review process.  The Association is adamant that representatives of trainee teachers should be integral to all discussions and decision-making processes regarding the review and future of licensing procedures. This concern contributes to ongoing debates s...

Geography Teachers Granted Permission to Attend 2025 GGA Annual Conference The Ghana Education Service (GES) has given the green light for all Geography teachers in Senior High Schools across the country to attend the 2025 Geographers' Association (GGA) Annual Conference.  This follows a formal request from the University of Ghana, received by GES on 10th April 2025. According to the GES, participation in this year’s conference is crucial for the professional growth of Geography teachers. The event promises opportunities for educators to network with peers, exchange ideas, and stay updated on the latest advancements in geography education. The Service emphasizes that the knowledge and skills teachers acquire during the conference will not only boost their individual capabilities but will also positively impact their schools and students. By attending, teachers are expected to return better equipped to deliver enriched geography lessons. Regional Directors have been tasked to inform...

Thomas Musah — General Secretary of GNAT GNAT Con firms Promotion of Over 50,000 Teachers After 2024 Aptitude Test . The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has confirmed that more than 50,000 teachers have been promoted following their success in the 2024 promotion aptitude test.  Out of 54,227 teachers who passed, 50,458 have been officially upgraded to their new ranks as of April 2025. GNAT also reported that, among 1,579 teachers who had previously been removed from the government payroll, 1,417 have now had their salaries restored, with only 162 cases pending resolution. In a statement signed by GNAT’s General Secretary, Thomas Musah, the association explained that placement for the successful candidates had been concluded, while the few outstanding cases, along with unresolved matters from the 2023 batch, are scheduled for completion in May 2025.  The confirmation followed a meeting between GNAT and the Ghana Education Service (GES) held on Friday, April 25, ...

Foreign-Language Studies to Become Mandatory for SHS 2 Students by End of 2025 – Education Minister. In a landmark declaration, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu revealed that second-year Senior High School (SHS) students will be required to undertake foreign language studies as an integral component of their academic curriculum by the close of 2025. This pioneering initiative forms a cornerstone of President John Dramani Mahama's far-reaching educational reforms, designed to enhance the global competitiveness of Ghanaian students and equip them with the linguistic proficiency and cultural acumen necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Under this visionary plan, students will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of international languages, including French, Spanish, German, Chinese, and others, tailored to their academic pursuits and future aspirations. The study of a foreign language will be a compulsory complement to their field of study, there...

Education Minister Directs NTC to Develop Alternatives as Government Prepares to Phase Out Licensure Exams The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has instructed the National Teaching Council (NTC) to propose a credible alternative to the current teacher licensure examination system, as the government takes steps to discontinue the exams. This initiative aligns with a key promise made by President John Mahama during the 2024 election campaign. The Education Minister reaffirmed the administration's commitment to fulfilling that pledge. “The National Democratic Congress committed to ending the licensure exams, and we intend to honour that promise,” Mr. Iddrisu stated. As part of the transition process, the Minister announced the formation of a committee to provide strategic guidance on the shift from the existing exam-based qualification framework to a new system.  He stressed that the future model should incorporate academic coursework and practical field experience directly int...