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NaCCA’s Bold Curriculum Shift: GES and WAEC Back Revolutionary Literature Text for BECE 2027
To revitalize literary education within Ghana’s basic school system, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has…
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UBS, Fondation Botnar, and GPE Fuel Ghana’s $118.8M Learning Overhaul
On May 28, 2025, Ghana took a significant step toward transforming its education system with the launch of SCALE (System Change Architecture for Learning Excellence) at the Swiss Embassy in Accra. This innovative $118.8 million initiative…
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Understanding the Learning Process: The Role of Curriculum Mapping in Strengthening Instructional…
A major challenge in modern education is ensuring alignment between the written curriculum and the actual instructional practices occurring in our classrooms, known as the operational curriculum. These two elements often differ, resulting…
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Beyond the Textbook: Why a Viable Curriculum Matters More Than Coverage
In many classrooms worldwide, the academic year frequently concludes with a common scenario: textbooks that remain partially addressed. For some teachers, it's just a few lessons; for others, entire units may be overlooked. This recurring…
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Why Even the Smartest AI Still Needs a Human Project Manager
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how projects are planned, monitored, and delivered. Tools powered by machine learning can now forecast delays, model supply disruptions, and flag budget risks long before they appear on…
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No More Stress After Exams: GES Restores Pre-BECE School Selection- Bravo!
As we continue to evolve our educational system, key decisions regarding basic education hold immense importance. The Ghana Education Service (GES) recently announced a significant policy change, stating that Basic Education Certificate…
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Bridging the Information Gap: Rethinking Career Guidance for SHS Graduates
The shift from Senior High School (SHS) to university is a pivotal moment in the educational and personal growth of youth in our country. During this time, students are required to make choices that will influence their future careers and,…
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Exploitation Dressed in Religious Garb: The Growing Menace of ‘Pastors’ in our Public Hospitals
In the quiet halls of our public hospitals, a distressing trend is emerging-fake pastors all over. Instead of issues like bed shortages or lack of modern facilities drawing attention, it’s the increasing presence of unregulated…
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Let’s Fix the Broken Bridge: Our BECE School Placement System Needs a Reset
Every year, after students complete the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), a troubling situation unfolds. Students return home only to be called back to participate in a hurried and stressful school selection process.…
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Ghana at a Crossroads: Time to Rethink Decades-Long Sanitation Contract
For nearly two decades, the management of sanitation in Ghana has been significantly influenced by a single entity: Zoomlion Ghana Limited. From its inception under the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP) to its continuation through…
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