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Graduate and teenager held in connection with a placement scheme - but who else is involved?
Two individuals are in custody following an alleged scheme involving Senior High School placement fraud.
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Graduate and teenager held in connection with a placement scheme - but who else is involved?
Two individuals are in custody following an alleged scheme involving Senior High School placement fraud.

A motorbike accident couldn't stop two determined BECE candidates - but what other challenges are students facing?
In Nkwanta South, two BECE candidates were involved in a motorbike accident on their way to write their exams. The incident has highlighted the challenges students in the municipality are facing - but what could this mean for education in the region?

The Jirapa MP's actions have sparked conversation - but what's the connection between teachers and health workers?
The Jirapa MP honored educators with motorbikes and appliances at an awards scheme. This event coincided with a donation to the Jirapa Health Service - but what motivated this?

Discover how a series of Fs and Es in his SSSCE exams dramatically altered the trajectory of a promising student's life.
Dr. George Asiamah, now a lecturer at Oxford, faced a significant academic setback in 2003 with his SSSCE results. His journey from village prodigy

A Ghanaian MP is investing in education, but can it overcome a critical challenge in the Sissala West Constituency?
MP Mohammed Adams Sukparu launched the Sukparu Best Teachers and Scholarship Award programme in the Sissala West Constituency. The initiative aims to recognise educators and provide financial support to students - but a staff shortage threatens progress.

The Vice-Chancellor of UG says calling African languages 'vernacular' is an affront to culture - but why does it matter?
University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor - Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo - addressed the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences on the use of African languages. She argues that the term 'vernacular' is derogatory and marginalizes African ways of knowing- but what impact does this have?

Are today's young Africans simply mirroring the behaviors they observe and see rewarded in society?
Across Africa, a common concern is emerging about the perceived decline in youth values and discipline. This raises a critical question about the

UTAG has weighed in on the ongoing debate about university staff allowances, challenging GAUA's claims of discrimination.
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has responded to claims by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) regarding

Can a $500m private deal solve UCC's housing crisis without state money?
The University of Cape Coast and GSC Property Investment Limited have signed a memorandum for a massive student housing project.

Ghanaian students are being offered an exciting opportunity to contribute to a national institution- but how?
The Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) is engaging tertiary students across Ghana in a unique way. As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, the SLTF is inviting students to showcase their musical talents- but what's at stake?

Reports of student misconduct in Ghanaian schools are raising alarms, but what's truly behind this growing problem?
Ghanaian schools are facing a serious challenge with student indiscipline, prompting widespread concern among parents, educators, and the public.

Why is a school being called out for how they handled a staff member's absence?
The Public Accounts Committee is scrutinizing Northern Star Community School over a sick staff member's payroll. The Committee questions the school's handling of the situation - and whether protocol was followed.

Ghana's oldest secondary school commemorates 150 years - but what does the future hold?
Mfantsipim School, Ghana's oldest secondary institution, has launched its 150th-anniversary celebration in Accra - marking a century and a half of educational excellence. Dignitaries and alumni gathered to honor the school's legacy, but what impact will this milestone have on Ghana's future?

Amidst public debate, the Ministry of Education has issued a statement clarifying its stance on the teaching of Arabic in Ghanaian schools.
The Ministry of Education has addressed public concerns regarding the potential imposition of Arabic as a compulsory subject in Ghanaian schools.

A teacher-turned-MP steps in to ease a burden that forces many young graduates into risky choices.
Jirapa MP Cletus Seidu Dapilah has distributed SHS prospectus items to 1,196 fresh graduates in the municipality.

Recent disturbances in Ghanaian Senior High Schools are forcing a critical re-evaluation of disciplinary measures and the broader purpose of
Ghanaian Senior High Schools are experiencing a concerning rise in student indiscipline, prompting a national discussion on the future of education.

Discover how a new international partnership is set to transform digital STEM education across Ghana.
Ghana and South Korea are partnering on the second phase of a Digital STEM Education Project, with significant investment from Korea. This

A new university is on the horizon, but can it overcome past setbacks and transform Ghana's agricultural sector?
The government and a Korean contractor are collaborating on a new University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS). The university aims to address critical gaps - but what challenges lie ahead?