Teacher unions in Ghana have raised renewed concerns over unpaid promotion salaries and arrears, following the expiration of a September 24 deadline given to government. The dispute involves the 2025 promotion placement, promotion arrears, renewal of the Collective Agreement and payment of the Deprived Area Allowance, with an indefinite strike declaration reported from concerned teachers in the Ashanti Region.
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GES Directs SHS Heads: “Don’t Change Back to Single-Track Now”
The Ghana Education Service has directed double-track Senior High Schools to wait before transitioning to single-track until identified needs are met.
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Complete Your Admission Online: A Simple Guide for BECE Candidates and Parents
The Ministry of Education, GES, and the Free SHS Secretariat have introduced a Universal Admission Portal to help 2026 BECE candidates, parents, and guardians conveniently complete their admission processes online for placed SHS, SHTS, and TVET schools.
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GES Promotion Examination: Framework, Format and 10 Key Content Areas for Director II and Director I
The GES promotion examination for Deputy Director to Director II and Director II to Director I will have 100 questions in two hours, covering 10 key content areas.
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GES Denies Cancellation of Free SHS Policy, Warns Against GH¢1,500 Payment Claim
GES has denied claims that Free SHS has been cancelled and that parents must pay GH¢1,500 for chop boxes and trunks, urging the public to ignore the false publication.
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2026 BECE School Selection: Understanding How the SHS Selection Process Works
The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) have released the official guidelines for the 2026 BECE School Selection Exercise. Candidates are required to select eight schools across Categories A, B, and C
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Basic Schools in Ghana Close Today to End the 2025/2026 Academic Year
Basic schools across Ghana officially close on July 23, 2026, marking the end of the 2025/2026 academic year. Schools are expected to reopen for the first term of the 2026/2027 academic year on September 8, 2026.
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CAGD Announces Payment Schedule for Salary Arrears Owed to Education and Health Workers
“The payment of arrears due to affected education and health workers… has commenced and will be completed in accordance with the approved schedule.”
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Kumawu Education Directorate Inter-Circuit Quiz and Reading Festival for Lower Primary and JHS Learners
The Kumawu District Education Directorate successfully organized a two-day inter-circuit quiz competition and reading festival for KG, Lower Primary, and JHS learners at Tweneboa Kodua SHS.
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Government Announces Phased Payment Plan for Teachers’ Arrears After Demonstrations
“After months of protests and frustration, teachers are set to receive their arrears in phases—but the real test lies in government’s ability to deliver on its promise.”
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UDS Appoints Prof. Mohammed Muniru Idrisu as Vice-Chancellor Amid Heightened Attention
“At a critical moment, UDS turns to experience and leadership—appointing Prof. Idrisu to guide its future.”
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Military Deployed to UDS as Vice-Chancellor Selection Tensions Rise
“When soldiers enter a university, it signals more than tension—it raises urgent questions about trust, transparency, and leadership in academia.”
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Education Ministry Sets Up 3-Member Committee to Investigate UTAG Concerns
“Government moves to restore confidence in Ghana’s tertiary education by launching a high-level probe into UTAG’s concerns.”
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Education Ministry Announces Recruitment of 7,000 Teachers: Get the Latest Updates
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the recruitment of teachers into the Ghana Education Service after securing financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance.
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Apply Now: NTC Opens Applications for the Ghana Teacher Prize 2026 – Apply or Nominate a Teacher Before Deadline
Applications for Ghana Teacher Prize 2026 are now open.
Nominate or apply to celebrate outstanding teachers across Ghana before the June 30 deadline.
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GES Introduces Staff Helplines to Improve Support for Teachers and Workers
The Ghana Education Service has established dedicated staff helplines across all regions of Ghana to improve communication and provide timely support for teachers and other education workers.
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Take Part : NTC Survey on Teacher Well-Being and Professional Standards
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has invited teachers across Ghana to participate in a national survey on teacher well-being, professional standards, and competences. The survey will collect teachers’ views on working conditions, career development, ICT skills, and professional standards to help shape future education policies in Ghana.
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Kumawu Education Directorate Organizes Reading Festival for KG and Primary Learners
The Sekyere Kumawu District Education Directorate has organized a Reading Festival for KG and Primary learners in the Bodomase Circuit to assess and improve foundational literacy skills, with plans to extend the initiative to all circuits in the district
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Nkawie Senior High Technical School Banned from All Inter-School and Regional Educational Activities for Two Years
“The ban is not only about sports; it is about restoring discipline, accountability and the true values of education.”
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GES Postponed Data Protection CPD Day Training to Friday, January 23
The Ghana Education Service, in consultation with the National Teaching Council and KATON, has postponed its scheduled Data Protection Training due to unforeseen circumstances.
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GNAT Elects Lawyer Prosper Tachie as National President
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has elected Lawyer Prosper Techie as its new National President at the 2026 7th Quadrennial 54th National Delegates Conference held at UPSA, Accra.
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Kumawu Education Directorate Conducts SPAM for Schools in Sekyere
The Sekyere Kumawu District Education Directorate has conducted a School Performance Appraisal Meeting (SPAM) for selected schools in the Sekyere community to assess academic progress and strengthen stakeholder involvement.
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2026 BECE: All That You Need to Know
The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Ghana is scheduled from May 4 to May 11, 2026, with registration starting December 1
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Teacher Unions Reject CAGD’s Non-Payment of Two Allowances for Teachers and Other Staff
Three major teacher unions-GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG-have strongly rejected the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department’s decision not to pay two key allowances due teachers in November 2025.
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Private School Teachers in Ghana to Be Upgraded For Licensing – Registration Deadline November 30
Private school teachers without professional certification can now upgrade through a new short education course. Limited slots available – registration closes November 30.
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John Dumelo Donates Food Items to Ayawaso School Feeding Caterers
John Dumelo has donated food supplies including oil, rice, eggs and chicken to school feeding caterers in Ayawaso West to enhance the quality of meals served to school children.
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Happy Birthday, Dr. William Kwame Amankra Appiah!
Today, 2nd November, marks the birthday of Dr. William Kwame Amankra Appiah – a distinguished educationist and the Ashanti Regional Director of Education. We celebrate him for his visionary leadership, integrity, and lasting contributions to Ghana’s education system particularly the Ashanti Region.
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Headmaster of Tweneboa Kodua SHS Transferred; Reasons Unclear
“The sudden transfer of Mr. Michael Amponsah from Tweneboa Kodua SHS has left many in the Kumawu community seeking answers, as the reason behind the decision remains undisclosed.”
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Juaben SHS Mourns Daddy Lumba With Message of Condolence
Juaben Senior High School has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned musician and old student, Mr. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
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Education Ministry Orders NTC to Abolish Licensure Exams by August 30
The Ministry of Education has directed the National Teaching Council (NTC) to abolish the Teachers’ Licensure Exams by August 30, 2025. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced that a new model will …
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Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for NSMQ 2025 to Run from July 21 to 26
“The NSMQ regional qualifiers help shape academic discipline, confidence, and teamwork in students beyond the contest itself.”