708 Mr. George Akom, an Educationist and Governance Analyst has enumerated that Ghana’s problems have been multi-faceted and dated back from the past. He continued that the problems have been deep-rooted; firmly embedded in thought, behaviour, and culture which persistently influenced social-economic wellbeing of the citizens. He stressed that the current situation of the economy […]
Education
20,000 teachers needed for key subjects-CODE President
898The country needs 20,000 teachers to handle some critical subjects at the basic educational level for effective teaching and learning. They are Ghanaian languages, Pre-Technical Skills, French, Physical Education and Health, as well as Information and Communications Technology (ICT). “Each of these subjects requires over 4,000 teachers across the country. We believe this has a […]
Teacher Professionalism Must be Protected :PROF. G.K.T. ODURO Writes
791 Yesterday, someone asked me a question ” why is that the Teacher Unions didn’t protest against the appointment of NAPO as Minister of Education but are mad about Dr Nkansah? Before I could respond to this question, he added, ‘Dr. Addo Kuffour is a medical officer but led the Security Ministry efficiently:. I smiled […]
GETFund praised for its contribution towards the development of education in the country
898 The Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has commended the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) for its massive contribution towards the development of education in the country. According to him, the huge financial support provided by GETFund to various educational institutions across the country keep promoting the development of education in the country. Dr […]
Keep schools open despite strike by teachers – GES to headmasters
810 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has instructed heads of kindergartens, and primary schools, as well as secondary schools, to have their facilities open despite the ongoing strike by teacher unions across the country. Leadership of three teacher unions – the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), and […]
Check Out Why Teachers Are Striking; Reasons Will Shock You
987 Reasons why three teacher unions are striking will blow your mind. Read the following and see why; Professor Opoku Amankwa was,on the neck of govt of Ghana to implement a policy that will help teachers get other allowances. Clothing alliances . These were part of the collective agreement of 2008. In 2018, this collective […]
3 teacher unions withdraw services over new GES boss
828 Three teacher unions have declared a strike to demand the removal of the newly appointed Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah. Leadership of the three unions –National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana (CCT)–declared the strike on Friday, November […]
There’s No Libel Law That States D.G Of GES Must Be A Teacher Before Appointment
753 Mr Ernest Akosah, the deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Education has said that there is no libel law that states that Director General of GES should be a teacher before given appointment. He said the appointment of the Director General of GES is based on recommendations by the Education ministry He said not […]
Former NUGS President Describes Strike By Teacher Unions As Shameful And Unlawful
740 Emmanuel Yiadom Boakye, a former President for the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has described the ongoing strike action by the three teacher Unions as unlawful and shameful. According to him, it is unthinkable to find teacher Unions demonstrate against their own colleague who has been appointed Director-General of the Ghana Education […]
Abide by rules and regulations or have your licence revoked-Dr. Smart Sarpong
856 The Director of the Institute of Research, Dr. Smart Sarpong has urged artisans who had their certificate at tge induction ceremony to abide by the ethics and standard of the licence given to them. Profarts in collaboration with Kumasi Technical University had an induction ceremony for artisans who have endured six months training to […]