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Ghanaian parents chide government on new uniform initiative; say it is a misplaced priority

The initiative by the Ghana Education Service (GES)’s to introduce new uniforms for Junior High School (JHS) pupils starting, next academic year has been condemned by a section of Ghanaian parents.

2019 WASSCE: 4 unique things WAEC has introduced to curb ‘crime’

Final year students of Senior High Schools (SHSs) are expected to sit for the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The exam began on Monday, April 8, 2019 with Basketry 3 project work.

Three Ghanaian universities listed among the best in sub-Saharan Africa

Three Ghanaian tertiary institutions have been listed as part of the best in the sub-Saharan region, YEN.com.gh has learnt. They are the University of Ghana, Ashesi University and the University of Professional Studies, Accra.

Tertiary education minister Prof. Yankah says there is no Public Universities Bill

The minister of state in charge of tertiary education, Professor Kwesi Yankah, has denied that there is a new public universities bill.

Education Ministry says uniforms contract not awarded to NAPO’s relative

The Education Ministry has refuted reports on social media alleging that the Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has awarded a $350 million contract for the supply of the newly approved school uniform for public JHS. YEN.

GES introduces new school uniform for JHS students

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the introduction of a new school uniform for Junior High School (JHS) students. Students are expected to start wearing the new school uniform from next academic year, 2019 – 2020.

2019 WASSCE starts; WAEC announces new security measures to curb ‘crime’

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced new security measures as the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins on Monday, April 8, 2019.

MP blasts gov’t as report of exam questions on chalkboard goes viral

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tongu North, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has described as a national disgrace, news of examination questions being set on chalkboards.

400 students displaced as severe rainstorm hits Asanteman SHS

YEN.com.gh understands that 400 students have been displaced, following a severe rainstorm that hit the Asanteman Senior High School in the Ashanti region. The incident started at about 6pm on Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Minister drops details about new requirement Ghanaian teachers need before they can work

The minister of tertiary education, Professor Kwesi Yankah, has announced that Ghanaian teachers would have to possess first degrees before they can work.

GES hot as new teachers ‘threaten’ them over unpaid salaries

An association of newly recruited teachers have issued threats of further action if their salaries are not paid by May 2019. The teachers have also asked the GES to ensure that their biometric registration is completed by April 30

Top World Bank official praises Ghana’s Free SHS programme; lists benefits

World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Henry Kerali, has described Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme as an initiative that will give girls the chance to acquire employable skill sets before reproduction.

Double Track: 9,619 teachers to finalize salaries as gov’t, GES and others resolve challenges

The Ghana Education Service (GES), the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD), the Public Services Commission (PSC) and the ministry of finance are working to eliminate delays in the process of paying salaries.

World Bank gives Ghana $40 million to improve secondary education

The World Bank has released an amount of $40 million to the government of Ghana to help improve secondary education in Ghana. The project will affect 75 schools through the improvement of facilities and learning outcomes.

After 3-day massive ‘demo’: UEW pegs total damages at GHC250,000

The governing council of the University of Education, Winneba, has estimated that the recent demonstration has cost the university an amount of GHC250,000. This came out after a member of the council spoke to the press.

PTA dues: Education minister calls for accountability

The minister of education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called for an examination of the collection of Parents Teacher Association (PTA) dues. He argued that the continuous payment of dues without accountability is senseless.

96 former students of Tamale School of Hygiene ‘steal’ GHc247,000

According to a report by Citinewsroom.com, The PAC of Parliament has revealed that 96 former students of Tamale School of Hygiene have been paid GHc247, 108. 95 long after they left school.

We will soon convert JHS and SHS certificates into diplomas - Education minister

The minister of education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has revealed plans of changing some educational certificates into diplomas. He stated that JHS and SHS certificates would become National Diplomas and National Higher Diplomas

Ban on caning in schools : 3 other ways teachers can correct students

Ghanaians should not be worried too much by the directive from the Ghana Education Service (GES) that corporal punishment would no longer be allowed in basic and second-cycle schools. There are ways to deal with them aside caning.

Parent writes to encourage teachers to cane his children and ignore GES’ directive

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has warned teachers, educational workers and staff of public and private educational institutions who resort to corporal punishment to stop, since corporal punishment is illegal. YEN.com.gh news.

Educational institute killing students with unreasonable fees

Aggrieved students of the Jackson Educational Institute are calling on government and the appropriate stakeholders to help them resolve what they describe as unreasonable charges in their institution. YEN.com.gh