Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, clarified that the National Standardized Test (NST) is designed to identify learning deficiencies in pupils rather than to determine pass or fail outcomes.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that 12.2 million sanitary pads have been distributed to 2.5 million female students nationwide. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to address menstrual hygiene challenges.
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister for Education, has called on the government to prioritize investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and robotics education at KNUST.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service to implement a mandatory daily anti-drug awareness message in all pre-tertiary schools to combat rising substance abuse among students.
The Minister for Education has approved funding for additional classrooms at St Edward’s NS and Scoil Mhuire agus Íosaf NS in Sligo, welcomed by Ministers of State Frank Feighan and Marian Harkin.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, confirmed that disciplinary action has been taken against two students of St Louis Senior High School (SHS) who attempted to sneak out of campus by hiding in the boot of a vehicle.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that the government is actively addressing concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) regarding delayed book and research allowance payments, with no strike expected.
Ireland's Minister for Education has stated that no new Gaelscoileanna (Irish-language schools) are currently planned for construction before 2032, specifically for the 2026-2031 period.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed that 176 teachers in the Prestea Huni-Valley Constituency are being directly paid by parents due to persistent staffing shortages in public schools.
The Irish Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, announced that schools currently in temporary accommodation will receive priority under the next phase of the National Development Plan.
Naida Hota Muminović, Minister for Education and Instruction of Sarajevo Canton, discussed the boycott of classes at the Seventh Primary School in Blažuj and stated that the dismissal of the school's director has been initiated.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated a 17-member committee tasked with developing a framework for the establishment of 12 new public universities across the country, aiming to significantly expand access to higher education.
Ireland's Minister for Education published a survey on school religious ethos, creating a conflict with ongoing teacher negotiations during Easter week.
Budimir Aleksić, Montenegro's Deputy Prime Minister for Education, Science, and Relations with Religious Communities, asserted that Montenegro is likely the most religious society in Europe today, also discussing the role of the church in state affairs and religious education.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has clarified the government's new Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) placement policy, attributing the decision to persistent inequalities, infrastructure deficits, and quality disparities in the education system.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing the Ghana Defence University, announcing a GH¢25 million seed fund to advance the project.
Ireland's Minister for Education, Hildegarde Naughton, has defended the reintroduction of exam fees for Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students this year.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced the country's increasing investment in educational technology, including the implementation of artificial intelligence tools in senior high schools.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has secured consensus on the 2026 GETFund Allocation Framework, which will revise educational infrastructure financing and include new disability and healthcare funding.
Former Slovenian Minister for Education and MP Vinko Logaj disagrees with the current minister Borut Rončević's assessment that the financial situation at the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth is alarming, stating it is similar to previous years.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced a revised basic school curriculum that will introduce coding, artificial intelligence, electronics, and technical and vocational education and training.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to arrest a teacher at Bole Senior High School accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student.
Ghana's Minister for Education has called for a comprehensive review of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum to equip students with digital, entrepreneurial, and green skills needed for the evolving job market.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, will convene a nationwide conference by the end of July 2026 to address growing concerns over indiscipline in Senior High Schools.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured Parliament that there are no outstanding arrears under the government’s “No Fee Stress” policy for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years, confirming that all necessary funds have been fully released.
Despite recommendations against it from a government investigator, Sweden's Minister for Education and Integration, Simona Mohamsson, stated that the government intends to propose a mandatory language preschool.
Ireland's Minister for Education is set to bring a plan for the country's first-ever Special Needs Assistant (SNA) strategy to Cabinet, following earlier contentious plans to cut SNA allocations to schools.
Ireland's Minister for Education has called on school principals to alleviate the financial burden on parents, particularly after some schools mandated the purchase of iPads and digital devices.
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has praised the government and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for establishing a committee to address the persistent increase in hostel fees across tertiary institutions.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has supported a nationwide initiative and inter-regional quiz competition on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to promote health awareness among SHS students.
Member of Parliament for Tamale South and Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has described the ongoing water shortage in Tamale as a serious concern, saying many residents still lack access to…
A significant dispute is ongoing in Ireland regarding education spending levels, with teachers demanding more resources and increased pay amidst rising inflation. The Minister for Education is seeking a substantial funding increase for special education services and school transport, while teacher union conferences are set to address these critical issues.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that the ministry has received clearance from the Ministry of Finance to recruit approximately 9,600 personnel into the country’s education sector.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has engaged with newly recruited teachers from the 2024 cohort to address their concerns regarding unpaid salary arrears.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, received the Chairman of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Professor Thomas B. R. Yormah, and his delegation for a courtesy call ahead of WAEC's 74th Anniversary in Ghana.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has commended the top-performing candidates in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), highlighting their academic excellence and urging discipline.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has issued a stern warning that students engaging in indiscipline will not be tolerated or pampered in schools.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education has condemned disturbing acts of student violence captured in viral videos from Swedru, ordering an immediate investigation into the incidents.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that the results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) are anticipated by July 31, facilitating the Computerised School Selection and Placement System.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, is expected to present a mid-year assessment of the education sector and announce a GH¢3 billion plan aimed at ending the double track system.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to withdraw its controversial letter regarding the retirement and post-retirement engagement of university lecturers, emphasizing the need for the Commission to respect established procedures.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education has issued a warning to final-year Senior High School students, urging them to refrain from vandalizing school property after completing their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has granted the Ghana Education Service (GES) firm authority to take decisive action against post-WASSCE celebrations on school campuses.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that the government's 'No Fee Stress' policy has benefited 312,448 students across the 2024 and 2025 academic years, costing GHS 888.8 million.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed satisfaction with improvements in the school feeding programme, noting that schools are no longer experiencing food shortages that affected the sector in previous years.
A Workforce Development Plan outlining the role of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) is expected to be brought before the Irish Cabinet today. The plan will be presented by the Minister for Education.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, stated that President John Mahama's renewed focus on STEM education is designed to equip Ghanaian students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has pledged a government-led review of teacher recruitment quotas, signaling a potential increase in the number of available slots.
The Balochistan Minister for Education has proposed tax relief on menstrual products, reaffirming the government's commitment to women's health, dignity, and well-being through legislative action. The initiative aims to improve access and affordability for women and girls in the province.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that the Ghana Education Service teacher recruitment portal received over 40,000 applications for only 7,000 available teaching positions.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, assured the public of quick government action to resolve the water crisis at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School and outlined broader plans for infrastructure challenges.
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to prohibit students who have not progressed to Junior High School Form 3 from registering for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the government’s decision to establish a new College of Education in Ezinlibo in the Jomoro Municipal District of the Western Region, with…
Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships in the education sector after discussions with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogge.
The Technical Advisor to Ghana's Minister for Education, Prof. George K.T. Oduro, joined Swedru Senior High School in the Central Region to mark its 67th Anniversary Speech and Prize-Giving Day, calling for discipline and continued excellence.
The Minister for Education is criticized for requiring schools to reveal how voluntary contributions are spent, with schools calling it insulting and a distraction from funding deficits.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has defended the consumption of dog and cat meat, dismissing health and ethical criticisms raised by sustainability advocates.