The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all Senior High and Technical Schools to immediately suspend the implementation of the new PTA Guidelines and halt the collection of PTA levies across the country
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Teamwork and Talent Shine at Bodomase Circuit Inter-Schools Games in Aninangya
“Sports teach discipline, teamwork, and resilience—the same values we need in life and learning,” – Mr. George Konadu, Bodomase SISO.
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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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When Was the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Introduced in Ghana?
In which Year Was the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Introduced in Ghana?
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GES Approves New Guidelines for PTA
“Stronger partnerships between parents, teachers, and schools are key to ensuring that every child benefits from a fair and accountable education system.”
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Ghana Education Service to Investigate Alleged Examination Malpractice in 2025 BECE
“Cheating undermines the integrity of our education system, destroys meritocracy, and produces graduates who lack the competencies required for national development.”
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WAEC Shuts Down Kumasi Exam Centre After Examination Malpractice Scandal
“If we continue to allow and encourage these things in our schools, it means we are destroying the nation.” — David Oppong, Kumasi Metro Education Director
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99 Double-Track SHSs to Reset Back to Single Track in 2025/2026 Academic Year Beginning October
“The return of 99 schools to the single-track system is not just about timetables — it is about restoring dignity to teaching and giving students the time and space they deserve to learn.”
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Ghana Education Service Extends Deadline for 2025 Teacher Promotion Applications
“No eligible teacher will be left behind — the promotion process will be fair and stress-free,” GES assured.
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Teacher Kwadwo Set to Be Reinstated After Dismissal from GES in 2021
“Teacher Kwadwo’s reinstatement marks not just a personal victory, but a powerful reminder that teachers’ voices matter in shaping Ghana’s education system.”
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament Orders GES to Refund GHC 29,458
“Every pesewa of the public purse must be accounted for,” the Public Accounts Committee cautioned, as it directed the Ghana Education Service to recover wrongful salary payments within 30 days.
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GES Opens Teacher Promotion Application Portal – Apply Now!
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially opened the Teacher Promotion Application Portal for qualified teachers and officers due for promotion.
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GES Opens Applications for Teacher Promotions
“GES says teachers promoted in or before 2020 are now eligible to apply for higher ranks, with automatic placement for approved degree holders.”
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GES Urges Support for 2025 Integrated Business Establishment Survey
“The 2025 Integrated Business Establishment Survey will give Ghana the most up-to-date picture of its economic health, covering everything from GDP to employment trends,” – Ghana Education Service.
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Ghana Education Service Orders Nkwanta SHS Headmaster, Mr Solomon Sarpong Bagmae to Step Aside
“The GES has ordered Nkwanta SHS Headmaster Solomon Sarpong Bagmae to step aside over an unauthorised media appeal for student feeding support during WASSCE, pending an impartial investigation.”
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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 Ashanti Opens Applications for 2025 Study Leave with Pay
“This isn’t just a chance to study, it’s a chance to grow, return, and uplift the system that nurtured you,” the Regional Director emphasized, calling on teachers to seize the opportunity responsibly.
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GES Orders Immediate Refund of Monies Collected for 2025 WASSCE Practicals
“No student should be left behind due to financial hardship, the government has fully funded the 2025 WASSCE practicals to ease the burden on parents. Any unauthorized fees must be refunded immediately to ensure fairness and access for all,” — Prof. Smile Dzisi, Ag. Deputy Director-General, GES.
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WAEC Releases Final Time Table for 2025 WASSCE Candidates in Ghana
“WAEC has released the final timetable for the 2025 WASSCE. Students are advised to begin final preparations and avoid any form of malpractice.”
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The Ghana Education Service Sends Best Wishes to 2025 WASSCE Candidates and Cautions Against Exam Malpractice
“Let your success be built on honesty, resilience, and hard work, not shortcuts.” – GES
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GES Public Relations Officer Mr. Daniel Fenyi Calls for Stronger Role of PTAs in School Development
“It is not the duty of a child to provide school infrastructure or procure tables and chairs,” said GES PRO Daniel Fenyi, calling for renewed support for PTAs to address critical gaps in basic education.
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Ashanti Regional GES Invites Schools to Appreciation and Awards Ceremony for High Schools’ Music Fiesta
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of Education invites SHS, SHTS, and STEM schools to a prestigious Appreciation and Awards Ceremony on July 25, 2025, to recognise exceptional student performances in the High Schools’ Music Fiesta and celebrate the role of music in holistic education.
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GES Orders Full Implementation of President Mahama’s Directive on PTA Reinstatement
“All Heads of Schools must operationalise the reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations with immediate effect.” — GES
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Bosomtwe District COHBS Calls for Equity, Recognition, and Support from the Government
“We are Managers, not Messengers,” – Mr. Augustine Sarkodie (Headmaster of Homabenase R /C Basic)
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Asante Gyapong RC JHS ‘B’ In Aboaso Introduces Practical Cooking Skills and Beverage Preparation for JHS 1 Pupils
“Learning to cook is not only a life skill but also an avenue for entrepreneurship,” said Madam Marian after guiding her students through the session.
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GES Reassures Newly Posted Teachers Over Delayed Staff IDs and Salaries
“We understand the frustration of affected teachers and assure them of our commitment to resolve the issues transparently and swiftly,” — GES
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GES Suspends Mechanisation of Newly Recruited Staff Over Financial Clearance Lapse
“A total of 205 staff were integrated onto the payroll without approved Financial Clearance. You are to suspend the mechanisation of newly recruited staff for now.” — GES directive
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NGO Donates Mobility Carts to Support Learners with Special Needs to Ashanti Regional Education Directorate
“This is a meaningful contribution to the realisation of Ghana’s Inclusive Education Policy. It reminds us that education must reach everyone.” – Dr. William Kwame Amankrah Appiah
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GES Director General, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis Leads Monitoring Visit to BECE Centres in Ejisu Municipality
“Stay calm, stay focused, and believe in your abilities,” the Director-General of GES encouraged candidates during the Ejisu monitoring tour.
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Sekyere Kumawu Officials Visit BECE Centres to Encourage Candidates and Ensure Smooth Conduct
“Remain focused and do your best, this examination marks the beginning of greater opportunities,” Hon. Kwasi Amankwah (DCE).
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Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim Assures Transport Support for 2025 BECE Candidates in Kumawu Constituency
“Our children deserve to write these crucial exams in peace and without any transportation difficulties. We’re proud to stand by them,” Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim