Tag: school funding
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New GETFund Projects to Boost Infrastructure at Afife SHS, Says Chairman
GETFund Announces New Infrastructure Projects for Afife SHS The Board Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has revealed plans to launch a fresh wave of infrastructure projects at Afife Senior High Technical School (Afife SHS). Speaking in a recent update, Bedzrah, who also serves as the Member of Parliament…
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GETFund Chairman: New Projects to Boost Afife SHTS Infrastructure
Overview The Board Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and Member of Parliament for Ho-West, Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has announced a renewed push to upgrade infrastructure at Afife Senior High Technical School (Afife SHTS). Speaking to stakeholders, he acknowledged that some loans borrowed in previous years did not translate into visible development…
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DepEd Commits P9 Billion to ARAL Program for Public Schools in 2024
DepEd Allocates P9 Billion for ARAL: A Bold Step Toward Academic Recovery The Department of Education (DepEd) has earmarked a substantial P9 billion funding allocation for the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program in all public basic education institutions for the current year. Education Secretary [official’s name] announced the allocation as part of the…
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Junior Secondary Learners Receive Sh4,193 Capitation for Term One 2026
Overview of the Capitation Allocation Public junior secondary schools across the country have begun disbursing capitation funds to support learners in Term One of the 2026 academic year. Each learner is receiving Sh4,193.07, a figure released as part of the Free Day Education (FDE) funds by the Ministry of Education. This allocation is part of…
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New Government Bill Ends Opt-Outs from International Tests and Expands Intervention Powers
New Government Bill Ends Opt-Outs from International Tests A sweeping government bill aims to change how schools respond to international assessments in maths and reading. By prohibiting opt-outs from these assessments, the proposed legislation intends to standardize benchmarking across the country and accelerate targeted support for schools that are underperforming. The move is part of…
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New Government Bill Clamps Down on Opting Out of International Tests and Expands School Interventions
Overview of the Bill A recent government bill aims to reform how schools participate in international assessments, notably maths and reading tests. The proposed legislation would prevent schools from opting out of these tests, ensuring comprehensive nationwide data and accountability. In addition, the bill seeks to streamline intervention strategies for schools that struggle with performance,…