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Education Ministry Clarifies: Mother Tongue Instruction Limited to Lower Primary. The Ministry of Education has provided clarity on the recently announced directive regarding the compulsory use of Ghanaian languages as a medium of instruction in schools. According to the Ministry, the new language policy applies exclusively to Kindergarten through Primary Three pupils. Deputy Minister of Education, Clement Apaak, made the clarification at the launch of the Foundational Learning Action Tracker on Monday, October 27. “The Honorable Minister for Education has asked me to clarify that the policy directive he announced on Friday regarding the compulsory use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction in our public basic schools is confined, emphasis, confined to KG up to Primary 3. In other words, KG and Lower Primary. Having clarified what seems to have given a few persons sleepless nights, I bring you greetings,” he stated. Earlier, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, while addressing part...

Hair policy in SHSs is about hygiene and safety, not discipline–Adutwum. Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called for a more balanced and thoughtful approach to regulating students’ hair in senior high schools, stressing that such policies should be anchored in hygiene and safety rather than discipline.  Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem , Dr. Adutwum argued that rules on hair length must be informed by sound reasoning and concern for students’ overall well-being, not by an urge to exert control. “We sometimes think we are the adults and they are the children, so we force certain decisions on them without proper engagement,” he noted. “We see it as discipline, but in reality, the hair issue is about hygiene and safety.” Referencing the landmark Achimota School–Tyrone Marhguy case, Dr. Adutwum underscored the importance of fairness and sensitivity in the enforcement of school policies. He clarified that the original intent behind haircut regulations was to maint...

We support Education Minister 100% – GNAT on ban on long hair in SHSs. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has endorsed the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for his directive prohibiting students in senior high schools from keeping long hair.  The association believes the measure will help strengthen discipline and promote a focused learning environment. Speaking on TV3’s NewsCentral with Keminni Amanor on October 27 , GNAT’s General Secretary, Thomas Tanko Musah, stated that schools are institutions for academic and moral training, not social grounds for fashion or entertainment.  He emphasized that every student must comply with the rules that guide school life, adding, “ We support the Minister of Education 100%. A school is not a party venue; it is a place for learning. ” Mr. Musah explained that the directive goes beyond appearance, as it seeks to promote concentration, discipline, and holistic education, one that develops the mind, heart, and hand. He...

Education Minister Appeals to Parents to Support GES on Hairstyle Regulations. Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has appealed to parents to cooperate with the Ghana Education Service (GES) in enforcing its directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students across the country. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement organised by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra on Monday, October 27, the Minister explained that the directive is intended to promote uniformity, discipline and equity among students at the secondary level. “After a certain age, when they get into tertiary institutions, they are free to wear whatever hairstyle they want, but not at the basic or secondary level. Therefore, I ask for the cooperation and support of parents so that GES can strictly and consistently enforce this directive.  It’s for the purpose of uniformity. And as I indicated, if we give in to hairstyles, tomorrow it will be shoes, the kind to wear or not ...

Adhere to GES-Approved Fees or Risk Losing Your Job—Education Minister Warns School Heads. The Ghanaian Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has issued a stern warning to school heads nationwide, cautioning them to adhere to the Ghana Education Service (GES) approved fee structure, lest they face severe consequences, including possible termination of their appointments. Speaking at the Annual National Conference of Directors of Education (CODE) at Mawuli Senior High School, the Minister emphasized, "Any attempt to levy unauthorized fees would be construed as extortionate and would not be condoned."  He reiterated that schools are mandated to admit students placed through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) without any undue delay or intimidation, as placement is a right and not a privilege.  The Minister's address was part of the conference's objective to discuss emerging challenges in Ghana's education sector and develop strategies aimed...

GNAT Condemns murder of Garu District Treasurer Bukari Yahaya. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has vehemently condemned the heinous killing of Mr. Bukari Yahaya, the revered Headteacher of D/A Primary School in Garu and District GNAT Treasurer for Garu Tempane in the Upper East Region .  Mr. Yahaya lost his life in a brutal attack by unidentified assailants while bravely attempting to shield his pupils from harm near the Garu District Health Insurance office. The Association lauded his selfless actions as a testament to his unwavering dedication to his students, community, and nation. In a strongly worded press release, signed by General Secretary Mr. Thomas T. Musah, GNAT expressed profound sorrow and indignation over the egregious killing, urging Ghana's security agencies to expeditiously apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they face the full force of justice.  "We unequivocally condemn this atrocious act and call upon the security apparatus and all well-...