“Safeguarding the moral integrity of education is inseparable from safeguarding the cultural integrity of the nation.”
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Education Minister Inaugurates Governing Board of the Ghana Scholarships Authority
The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Ghana Scholarships Authority in line with Act 1149, approved by President John Dramani Mahama.
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PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE 2025 WASSCE RESULTS
The release of the 2025 WASSCE results has raised nationwide concern as many students failed to meet expected standards in core subjects. This public statement highlights the need for a shift from political commentary to a deeper focus on the educational challenges that contributed to the poor performance.
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Methodist Church Ghana’s Statement on the Wesley Girls’ School Case
The Methodist Church Ghana has responded to media reports on a Supreme Court suit involving Wesley Girls’ High School, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to non-discrimination and the preservation of its Methodist traditions
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Ministry of Education Inaugurates 11-Member Ministerial Advisory Board
he Ministry of Education has inaugurated an 11-member Ministerial Advisory Board to strengthen policy direction, enhance governance, and support strategic oversight within the education sector. Chaired by Honourable Haruna Iddrisu
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Types of Leave Available for Teachers in Ghana
What types of leave are available to teachers under GES? How should a teacher apply for casual or maternity leave correctly? Who is responsible for approving and documenting teacher leave? What are the Ghana Education Service types of leave for teachers?
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GES Issues Warning to Dismiss Teachers Involved in Exam Malpractice
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a stern warning that any teacher or non-teaching staff involved in examination malpractice during the upcoming WASSCE in August 2025 will face immediate dismissal.
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“Government Allocates GH¢40 Million to Support Young Public Universities” – Minister for Education
“With this GH¢40 million support, we are not just funding buildings—we are investing in futures, innovation, and the transformation of Ghana’s higher education,” Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu at CKT-UTAS.
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Government to Include Private Schools in the Free SHS
Hon. Dr. Clement Aba Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education and MP for Builsa South, has announced that private schools will be included in the Free SHS programme from the next academic year. This initiative aims to phase out the Double Track system.
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GES Management HQ Engages with Private School Associations’ Ghana Executive
The Ghana Education Service (GES) Headquarters met with the Ghana Executive of Private School Associations on May 14, 2025, in Accra to discuss leveraging private school infrastructure to support the Free SHS programme, reduce congestion in public schools, and phase out the double-track system.
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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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Government to Provide Free Tertiary Education for Disabled Students
The Government of Ghana has announced a groundbreaking initiative to provide free tertiary education for students with disabilities. This announcement…