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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 tip to the Education Minister leads to arrests in an alleged scheme targeting BECE candidates seeking SHS placement.
Two individuals are in police custody in Accra following a report to the Education Minister about alleged CSSPS 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?

Over 160 students gained new skills to combat unemployment - but what does this mean for Ghana's future workforce?
The Yamfo College of Health TEIN chapter empowered students with vocational skills. This initiative aims to help students navigate the challenges of unemployment after school - but what skills did they learn?

WAEC's latest BECE results announcement includes measures taken against candidates, sparking questions about the examination's integrity.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school

Despite strict instructions, the persistent discovery of mobile phones on candidates during WASSCE exams has WAEC wondering about search
WAEC is questioning the effectiveness of security checks at WASSCE centers after mobile phones were found on candidates. This raises concerns about

How will new students secure their place before the government's financial support kicks in?
The Students Loan Trust Fund is stepping in to help first-year students at public universities and technical universities pay admission fees.

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.

What changed in this year's BECE placement that pushed the automatic rate to a record high?
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System has released data on the 2026 BECE placement cycle.

Teachers claim promotions bring tiny pay bumps - but what does this mean for classrooms?
PRETAG President King Ali Awudu discusses teacher frustrations over promotions and pay.

An alarming event at a primary school in Yendi has prompted a high-level directive for immediate police intervention.
The Ministry of Education has called for a police investigation into a shooting incident at Zohe EP Primary School in Yendi, Northern Region. This

An innovative STEM mini lab project has caught the attention of Ghana's Education Minister- find out how it plans to revolutionize learning.
Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has welcomed an innovative STEM mini lab project aimed at enhancing practical learning in schools. This

Why is the Education Minister promising swift action at Aburi Girls' SHS - and what does it mean for other schools?
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu addressed concerns about Aburi Girls' SHS - and infrastructure challenges nationwide. The Minister outlined government's planned response, hinting at broader structural issues within the education sector.

Will the school placement system be fixed in time for over 55,000 affected candidates?
Akyem Oda MP Alexander Akwasi Acquah supports Catholic Bishops' call to review the CSSPS amid concerns over thousands of BECE candidates facing…

A Lawra MP's donation to a school comes with a stern warning - but what could be the consequences of misuse?
Lawra MP Bede Ziedeng donated a transformer to Eremon SHTS to resolve power challenges- a move lauded by school officials. The donation came with stern warnings about its use, hinting at broader implications for education and safety.

Over 1,200 teachers are set to benefit from a new workshop - but what exactly will they be learning?
Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, has launched a CPD workshop for teachers in his constituency. The initiative aims to strengthen teacher capacity and improve learning outcomes - but what impact will it have?

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.

A Ghanaian MP claims the nation's education system is in crisis - but what's causing all the problems?
Bekwai MP Ralph Poku-Adusei has voiced concerns about Ghana's education system. He points to challenges affecting teachers and key government programs- but what could this mean for the future?