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GES Begins 2025 Reposting Process for Teachers Nationwide
Teachers looking to relocate in the 2025 academic year can now begin the reposting process, as GES opens applications for Inter-Regional and Intra-District transfers across Ghana.
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Ghana to Introduce Military Training for National Service Personnel from August, 2025
National Service Personnel will undergo military-style training from August—part of a bold new move to shape a more disciplined, patriotic and prepared generation of young Ghanaians.
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“Our 10% Raise Is Vanishing!” – Teachers Frustrated Over Deductions and Alleged GCB Alert Charges
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“We asked for 10% to breathe — now everyone wants a slice of it.” That’s the growing concern among public sector workers, especially teachers, as deductions, fees, and bills quietly chip away at their modest pay raise.
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Educational Management and Administration
What is Educational Management? What is Educational Administration? Who is a Leader? What are the Differences Between Management and Administration? What is Educational Leadership?
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Educational Planning and Supervision
What is educational planning? What is supervision in education? who is an educational supervisor? what is school management committees (SMCs)? Which members form SMCs? What is School Boards?
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The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025 Opens to Ghanaian Students
“We urge all schools to support their students to take part in this life-changing opportunity,” the GES letter stated.
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Nkwanta A.M.E. Zion Primary School Embark on First-Ever Educational Trip to Manhyia Palace
“This educational trip will go a long way to enhance teaching and learning. It helps the pupils connect what we teach in the classroom to real-life experiences,” said Mr. Seth Amankwah-Appau.
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Kumawu Moves Ahead with Nursing and Midwifery College as Implementation Committee Inaugurated
“I affirmed that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure our mandate as a Committee is achieved,” said MP Ernest Yaw Anim, “for the institution which is expected to train a new generation of highly skilled healthcare professionals to serve our nation.”
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Ghana Inaugurates 13-Member Committee to Overhaul Kindergarten to Primary School Curriculum
“I don’t want Ghanaian children to grow up not knowing who the nation’s founding fathers are… Your review must settle the debate.” — Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu
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Ghana’s Minister for Education Inaugurates GETFund Board of Trustees
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education, inaugurated a 17-member Board of Trustees for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) on April 11, 2025. The event emphasized the critical role GETFund plays in education, particularly in infrastructure development and the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme.
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Mahama Appoints Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah as Chairman of GETFund
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Hon. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, MP for Ho West, as the new Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). Bedzrah, a seasoned legislator since 2009, brings a wealth of parliamentary experience to the role and has pledged to collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen GETFund’s mission of investing in the future of Ghanaian children.
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GES to Host Online Workshop for Pre-Tertiary School Heads
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA), has announced a three-day online workshop to equip heads of pre-tertiary schools with skills in leadership for learning. This initiative marks IEPA’s 50th anniversary and 5 years as a UNESCO Category II Centre of Excellence at the University of Cape Coast.
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Special Educational Needs: Roles of Stakeholders
What is special education? What are the assessment tools in special education? what are the instructional strategies in SPED? What are roles of stakeholders in SPED? What is SPED?
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SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED)
What is Special Education? What is inclusive education? Ghana Inclusive Education Policy (2015) What are the types of special educational needs? What is SPED?
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GES Launches Phase II of the Africa Educates Her (AEH) Campaign in Ghana
The Ghana Education Service, in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched Phase II of the Africa Educates Her (AEH) Campaign to promote STEM education and empower pre-tertiary girls across Ghana.
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Dr. Adutwum Engages KNUST Students
Ghana’s outgone Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has urged KNUST students to embrace politics as a tool for national transformation and legacy-building, while highlighting recent gains in STEM and TVET education under his leadership.
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GES Cautions Headteachers of Basic Schools Over Unauthorized Collection of BECE Registration Fees
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to headteachers of public basic schools over the unauthorized collection of registration fees for the 2025 BECE. The official letter stresses that registration in public schools is free, and violations will attract disciplinary action.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to headteachers of public basic schools over the unauthorized collection of registration fees for the 2025 BECE. The official letter stresses that registration in public schools is free, and violations will attract disciplinary action.
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Ghana Teacher Prize 2025 Application Portal Is Open: Apply Now!
The National Teaching Council (NTC), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service, has opened nominations for the 2025 Ghana Teacher Prize. Apply now under various categories including Teaching, Non-Teaching, Teacher Leadership, and College Lecturer.
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Breaking: SHS Student Shoots Classmate in Kumasi
“Where Did He Get the Gun?”
Adventist SHS Student Shoots Classmate in Kumasi.
A calm Friday morning turned tragic at Adventist SHS in Kumasi when a student shot his classmate in the face during break time. Eyewitnesses say the gun went off accidentally after the suspect, Bernard Amoabeng, pointed it at another student. The victim, Suzzy Pinamang, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The case has triggered outrage, with Ghanaians demanding answers about how a student brought a gun to school and what’s fueling rising violence in SHSs.
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GES to Distribute Sanitary Pads in Public Basic and Senior High Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the nationwide distribution of sanitary pads to students in Public Basic and Senior High Schools, following a directive from H.E. John Dramani Mahama. The initiative, aimed at supporting adolescent girls’ education and hygiene, will see locally manufactured sanitary pads supplied through the Ministry of Education.
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The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025: Get the Guidelines and Participate Now!
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025, organized by the Royal Commonwealth Society, invites young writers worldwide to engage with global issues under the theme “Our Commonwealth Journey”. Open to individuals under 18 years, this prestigious contest offers winners a week-long UK cultural experience and a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Mr. Boakye A Frank Visits Schools in Kumawu and Drobonso to Assess Educational Progress
Mr. Boakye Amponsah Frank (OgaLee), Education Committee Chairperson for Presbyterian Schools in Kumawu District, embarked on a working visit to schools in Drobonso, Bodwease, and Akrokyere. Engaging with teachers and administrators, he assessed challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and teacher resources while commending their dedication. He emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between schools and local churches to enhance education. His visit served as both motivation and a call to action for greater support in improving learning conditions.”
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Dr. Susan Oforiwaa Koduah Donates Tablets to Miss Akyerema 2024 Winners
Professor Dr. Susan Oforiwaa Koduah continues her mission of empowerment by donating tablets to the top winners of Miss Akyerema 2024 in Besoro, Sekyere Kumawu. Her unwavering commitment to education and healthcare is transforming lives, inspiring the next generation of female leaders.
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Woraso Presby JHS & Primary Teachers Celebrates CPD Day
A healthy teacher shapes a brighter future! Woraso Presby JHS & Primary held a vital discussion on mental health and well-being, addressing burnout, stress, and support systems. With strong backing from education leaders, this program highlighted why teacher well-being is key to quality education. Let’s prioritize mental health in our schools!”
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UCC Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Szeged, Hungary
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has signed an MoU with the University of Szeged, Hungary, to enhance academic collaboration in vocational and technical education, economics, and tourism. This partnership aims to foster research, faculty exchanges, and global learning opportunities.
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UCC Graduates 63 Inmates from Nsawam Prison
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has graduated 63 inmates from Nsawam Medium Security Prison through its College of Distance Education (CoDE). This initiative, in collaboration with the Ghana Prisons Service and Plan Volta Initiative, aims to reform and rehabilitate inmates through higher education.
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GES Management Visits Schools on National Continuous Professional Development Day
On March 28, 2025, GES Management visited pre-tertiary schools to observe National CPD Day, focusing on teachers’ mental health and professional growth. The initiative, in collaboration with NTC, aimed to equip educators with strategies for resilience and well-being.
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Sekyere Kumawu Education Directorate Celebrates National CPD Day in Grand Style
The Sekyere Kumawu Education Directorate marked National Professional Development Day (CPD Day) in grand style on March 28, 2025. Led by District Director Mr. Kwame Oduro-Owusu, teachers across five circuits participated in Professional Learning Community (PLC) training on mental health and stress management.
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Free SHS Policy: Education Minister Inaugurates 11-Member Committee to End Double Track System
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has inaugurated an 11-member committee to oversee the reversal of the Free SHS Double Track system. The committee will review the 2024/2025 academic calendar, realign the WASSCE schedule with other West African countries, and provide a roadmap for transitioning to a single-track system.
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UCC Commissions Ultra-Modern Multipurpose Building for Institutional Affiliation Office and SEDO
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has unveiled a cutting-edge four-storey multipurpose building to house its Institutional Affiliation Office and the School for Educational Development and Outreach (SEDO). Equipped with a 500-seat auditorium, computer lab, conference rooms, and modern office spaces, the new facility at Akotokyir is set to transform academic operations and institutional partnerships.