2023 School placement released today

Nov292023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

2023 School placement released today

The 2023 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) into Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Schools (TVET) has gone live today. In a press statement from the Ministry of Education, out of the total number of 598,839 results received from WAEC, 585,797 candidates qualified to be placed. "A total of 477,772 (81.56%) have automatically been placed in one of their choices," the ministry stated This, according to the ministry, is a significant improvement compared to last year. PLACEMENT-RELEASE_28.11.23_FINAL-FINALDownload However, 108,025 (18.44%) qualified candidates could not be matched with any of their choices. The ministry has thus advised that all such students engage in 'self–placement' to select from available scho...

Nov142023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Ghana is among the top 25 countries sending the highest number of students to the US

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More than 6,400 Ghanaian students studied in the United States in the 2022-2023 academic year, according to a report published by Open Doors published today, Monday, November 13, 2023. The Open Doors Report published annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE), analyzes the number of international students in the United States. “U.S. colleges and universities offer world-class educational opportunities and Ghanaian students in the United States are deepening the ties of friendship, family, and business between our countries. We are so happy to see Ghanaians seeking to learn, develop their skills, and return to Ghana to benefit their communities,” said U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer. Ghana is now in the top 25 countries worldwide that send the highest...

Nov132023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

National Coordinator of School Feeding Programme, Gertrude Quashigah dead

Education, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing

The National Coordinator of the School Feeding Programme, Mrs. Gertrude Quashigah, has sadly passed away. She died on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The former Chief Executive Officer of Ambar Quality Food Limited, who played a crucial role in the program, has left a void with her untimely demise, as confirmed by a family source to Adomonline.com. Born on February 1, 1960, in Dzelukope, Keta, in the Volta Region, Mrs. Gertrude Quashigah who held the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Ambar Quality Foods Limited, was not only a prominent figure in the field of hospitality but also made significant contributions to the Ghanaian food industry.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.12Advertisement She was the wife of the late Major Courage E. K Quashigah (Rtd),...

Nov12023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Reinstate corporal punishment in schools – Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah

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Ing. Prof. Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, Vice-Chancellor of the Sunyani Technical University is advocating for the reinstatement of corporal punishment in schools. At the 63rd Speech and Prize-Giving Day of the Sunyani Senior High School, Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah expressed his concern about the increasing deterioration of discipline in schools nationwide. He attributes this trend to the Ghana Education Service's 2017 ban on all forms of corporal punishment. Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah said that the absence of corporal punishment has led to a laxity in the system, allowing students to engage in various deviant behaviours like smoking, alcoholism, armed robbery, and hooliganism without appropriate consequences.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.12Advertisement He believes it ...

Oct242023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

World shift to clean energy is unstoppable, IEA report says

Education, International, Science & Technology

The world is on an "unstoppable" shift towards renewable energy but the phase down of fossil fuels is not happening quickly enough, a new report says. The International Energy Agency, the global energy watchdog, predicted renewables would provide half of the world's electricity by 2030. But it warned that emissions were still too high to prevent temperatures rising above a key threshold of 1.5C. And the report said investment in fossil fuels needed to be cut in half. What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?Record surge in days over key 1.5C warming limit The Paris-based energy agency's report, released on Tuesday, was not all doom and gloom. It praised the significant progress countries had made in expanding renewable energy and supporting consumers wit...

Oct202023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

NSMQ: Achimota School, Opoku Ware, PRESEC Legon are the 2023 finalists

Education, Ghana News

On Thursday, October 19th, avid fans of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) were treated to a thrilling spectacle featuring three nail-biting contests, involving nine schools. In these high-stakes showdowns, three schools emerged victorious and secured their spots in the highly anticipated 2023 finals. They are the seven-time champions, Presbyterian Boys SHS, the two-time titleholders Achimota School, and the equally illustrious two-time champions, Opoku Ware. Achimota School faced an intense trial in a challenging showdown against formidable opponents Wesley Girls and St Louis SHS during the Thursday morning clash. https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.9Advertisement In a gripping battle, Achimota School emerged triumphant with a commanding 41...

Oct182023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

NSMQ 2023: Presec wins tense quarter-final contest against Accra Academy, GSTS

Education, Ghana News

Before the climactic quarter-final contest of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Presec Legon's supporters were confident they would secure the last semi-final slot with ease. However, Tuesday night witnessed a fierce clash of intellect and knowledge, challenging their expectations, as they faced formidable opposition from Accra Academy and G.S.T.S. Round one of the competition unfolded in an atmosphere overflowing with anticipation and excitement. Presec Legon emerged from the first round with 28 points, maintaining a slight lead, while Accra Academy closely followed with 26 points. On the other hand, G.S.T.S accumulated 11 points. Accra Academy displayed their determination, refusing to concede defeat easily in the second round. Despite their strong eff...

Oct162023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Pay our 2022/23 BRA by October 21 or we strike – UTAG to the government

Education, Ghana News

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has asked the government to pay them their 2023/23 Book and Research Allowance (BRA) by Saturday, October 21. It said if this warning is not heeded, they will embark on an industrial action. UTAG issued the warning in its communiqué released on Monday, October 16, signed by its National President, Professor Mamudu A. Akudugu, and National Secretary, Dr Elliasu Mumuni. According to the release, the delay in the payment is creating tension on campuses. https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.1Advertisement “UTAG clarifies that the implementation of the National Research Fund should not replace the infamous Book and Research Allowance (BRA), which is a critical component of the conditions of service of ...

Oct52023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

High attrition rate poses danger to Ghana’s education – National Teaching Council

Education, Ghana News

The Registrar of the National Teaching Council, Dr Christian Addai-Poku has announced that the high attrition rate in the nation’s education sector poses a great threat towards the future of the nation’s education and development. He then appealed to the government and all other stakeholders to put in place the right measures to curb the situation to avoid the looming danger. The Registrar stated that for instance, early this year a little over 16,000 Ghanaian teachers applied to the Department of Education in the UK for employment and by June 13th 2023, 10,000 of the applicants with Ghana Teacher Licenses had been certified to work in the UK without any further assessment (qualified teacher status test) by the UK government. Dr Addai-Poku announced this when he delivered his ...

Sep182023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Over 4k Ghanaians studying in US

Education, Ghana News, International

The U.S. Embassy has reemphasised its commitment to supporting many West African youth to realise their dreams of furthering their education in world-class colleges/universities in the United States. In a maiden Education Fair held in Kumasi, the embassy through its educational consult, EducationUSA, hosted nearly 30 U.S. universities and colleges to provide academic solutions to students. The move is to increase the admission of qualified Ghanaian students into US-based schools. The 2022 Open Doors Report confirmed that 4,916 Ghanaians studied at U.S. colleges and universities, across all 50 States during the 2021-22 academic year. This represents a 16% increase over the previous year and continues the long-term growth trend among Ghanaian students. Speaking at the Coll...

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