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Education Ministry to Review Computerized School Placement System

Education Ministry to Review Computerized School Placement System

The Ministry of Education has announced plans to set up a technical team in the coming days to undertake a comprehensive review of the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). During a surprise working visit to the Presbyterian Senior High School in Accra, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu,

Headmaster Arrested for Allegedly Impregnating Underage Student in Shama District

Headmaster Arrested for Allegedly Impregnating Underage Student in Shama District

The headmaster of Prevailing Academy in the Shama District of the Western Region, identified as Mr. Isaac Dunkwa, has been arrested for allegedly impregnating a final-year underage Junior High School (JHS) student. According to reports, the headmaster attempted to cover up the incident by persuading a male student to

Government to Pay GH₵994 Per Student for Private Schools Under Free SHS

Government to Pay GH₵994 Per Student for Private Schools Under Free SHS

The Ministry of Education has announced that it will provide GH₵994 per student annually to support private schools participating in this year’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. The commitment was revealed during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry and the Conference of

Government to Upgrade Category B Schools to Category A by 2026 — Education Minister

Government to Upgrade Category B Schools to Category A by 2026 — Education Minister

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that the government is working on a comprehensive plan to upgrade some Category B senior high schools to Category A status. The initiative forms part of efforts to address Ghana’s long-standing school placement challenges and ensure equitable access to quality

GES Suspends Okadjakrom SHS Teacher Over Sexual Misconduct

GES Suspends Okadjakrom SHS Teacher Over Sexual Misconduct

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended Mr. Mfo Richard Tibetor, a teacher at Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student. The decision comes after a viral video on social media allegedly captured him in

"I Will Not Accept a Student with Aggregate 37 Entering a Category A School" - Haruna Iddrisu

"I Will Not Accept a Student with Aggregate 37 Entering a Category A School" - Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has raised concerns over placement standards in senior high schools. Speaking on the issue, he stressed that merit must guide admissions into top schools. “For instance, I will not accept a student with aggregate thirty-seven (37) being placed in a Category A

Ghana, Canada Deepen Educational Cooperation with $30M TVET Investment

Ghana, Canada Deepen Educational Cooperation with $30M TVET Investment

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening educational ties with Canada during a courtesy call by the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat. Mr. Iddrisu expressed appreciation for Canada’s continued support of Ghana’s development, particularly in the education sector.