GES Restores Parent-Teacher Associations in All Senior High, Technical and STEM Schools
- The GES has reinstated the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all Senior High Schools (SHS), Technical Schools, and STEM schools across the country
- The initiative aims to enhance the quality of education and support student development through collaboration between parents, teachers, and students
- GES will provide further guidelines for the effective implementation of PTAs to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability nationwide
- Zikira Abdul Bashir, a school administrator, shared her views on this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has restored the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all Senior High Schools (SHS), Technical Schools, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) schools.
The move aims to rebuild partnerships between parents, teachers, and students to enhance the quality of education and support the development of students.
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In a press release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the GES, Daniel Fenyi, the education management body has instructed heads of SHS's across the country to operationalise the reinstatement of PTAs with immediate effect.
"The Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform the general public, particularly parents, teachers, and stakeholders in the education sector, of the directive from His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, on the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), in all pre-tertiary schools across the country," the GES press release issued on Thursday, July 17, 2025, read.
PTAs will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration and ensuring that schools receive the necessary support to achieve their goals.
Why the reinstatement of PTAs is important
The revival of PTAs is expected to benefit students in many ways, including improved academic performance, better infrastructure, and enhanced extracurricular activities.
Parents and teachers will work together to address challenges and find solutions to improve the overall learning environment.
The GES said it will provide further guidelines and support to ensure the effective implementation of PTAs in all schools.
"Further guidelines detailing the structure, roles, and financial accountability mechanisms for the effective functioning of PTAs will be issued in due course. These measures are intended to promote transparency, uniformity, and efficiency in the operations of PTAs nationwide. The Ghana Education Service counts on the support of all stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of this important policy," the statement further read.
The move is seen as a positive step towards strengthening the education system and promoting the welfare of students.
Read the GES press release below:
Education Ministry cancels licensure exams
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education has ordered the cancellation of the Teacher Licensure Examination.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has set a deadline for the National Teaching Council to abolish the exam.
The minister explained that this change is part of a broader plan to implement a new framework for evaluating teacher qualifications.
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Zikira Abdul Bashir, a school administrator, said that the reinstatement of PTAs was a step in the right direction and that by fostering collaboration between parents, teachers, and students, they could create a supportive environment that would enhance the quality of education and promote student development.
"The reinstatement of PTAs is a step in the right direction. By fostering collaboration between parents, teachers, and students, we can create a supportive environment that enhances the quality of education and promotes student development," she said.
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Teachers welcome deadline to scrap licensure exam
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the government's deadline for the teacher licensure exam to be scrapped was welcomed by teachers.
The chairman of the Concerned Teachers Association in the Ashanti Region, Godfred Ansah, told YEN.com.gh that it was a step in the right direction.
The Ministry of Education had directed the cancellation of the Teacher Licensure Examination by August 30, 2025.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
