Education

Chief of Drobonso Seeks Minister’s Intervention on School’s Infrastructure

235  Obrempong Dwamena Dankwah Dwebisaw, the chief of Drobonso,District Capital of the Sekyere Afram Plains in the Ashanti Region , has made a passionate appeal to Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, to provide electricity to the Drobonso Community Day School and complete the road leading to the school. The chief made this appeal […]

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The Unsung Heroes of Society: Why Teachers Deserve Our Utmost Respect–By Ayisah Foster, Managing Editor, The Punch Newspaper

251  Teachers are the backbone of our education system, playing a vital role in shaping the minds of future generations. They are the guardians of knowledge, imparting wisdom, and guiding students through the complexities of life. Yet, despite their immense contribution to society, teachers often go unappreciated and undervalued. It’s time to change this narrative. […]

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My vision is to provide free transport for students in hard-to-reach communities”- Kumawu MP

360  The MP for Kumawu in the Ashanti region ,Ernest Yaw Anim has disclosed plans to procure tricycles to convey students in rural communities to and from school daily. According to Hon. Anim, this initiative will help reduce absenteeism among students and encourage parents to send their children to school at a tender age. He […]

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A Legacy of Compassion: Torgbui Xornametor Inspires Hope at CK Kope Primary School Commissioning”

352  It was more than just a school commissioning—it was a celebration of hope, generosity, and the power of giving back. As the newly constructed CK Kope Primary School opened its doors, the community witnessed not only a new chapter for their children but also the heart behind the project: Torgbui Xornametor, known in private […]

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Allowance Under Threat: PET Advocates for Cancellation of Teachers’ and Nurses’ Training Allowance

224  The teachers’ and nurses’ training allowance in Ghana has a rich history dating back to 1960 when it was first introduced by President Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The allowance was not only for teacher and nurse trainees but also for students from agricultural colleges and schools of hygiene. These students received a monthly allowance, […]

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GTEC revokes registration of College of Community and Organizational Development

402  The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), has directed the leadership of the College of Community and Organizational Development (CCOD) in Sunyani to abrogate its partnership arrangement with the University of Central Nicaragua which is affiliated with the Texila America University. The directive was carried in a letter dated 29th January 2025 and signed by […]

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Kindness in Action: OTEC Students and Maa Unice Oduro Sarpong Support Autism Patient with GH₵3,500

624    In a heartwarming display of kindness and generosity, students from the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies, along with their instructor,Kwame Agyenim Boateng (Nana Kokooto) , came together to donate GH₵2,000 to a severely needy autism patient. Their kindness was further augmented by a generous contribution of GH₵1,500 from Maa Unice Oduro […]

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Accra Academy machete attack: Conscience and character lost in our schools – GNAT

407  Thomas Musah, the General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has expressed deep concern over the erosion of moral values and discipline in Ghanaian schools.Ghanaian-themed art His comments come in the wake of a disturbing viral video showing a student from Accra Academy Senior High School using a cutlass to flog […]

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Mahama committed to National Education Forum outcomes – Kwakye Ofosu

372  Felix Kwakye Ofosu, acting spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed the President’s commitment to implementing the outcomes of the National Education Forum. This comes after President Mahama appointed an eight-member committee to organize the forum, fulfilling his pledge to improve Ghana’s education sector.Authentic Ghanaian cuisine recipes During his 2024 election campaign, Mahama […]