A Lesson in the Taxi: Rethinking Holistic Education in Ghana On my way home recently, I sat beside a Senior High School student in uniform. He was enjoying his Fan Yogurt ice cream and some bofrot, while I was quietly reading. Moments later, he finished, wrapped the polythene around the packaging, and threw it out of the window. I was honestly stunned. I couldn’t hold back, so I confronted him. He tried to justify himself: “But there’s already rubbish there.” That response hit me hard. I asked him: 🗣️ What kind of education are you receiving if you can’t be an agent of change? 🗣️ If you — an educated individual — can’t educate others by example, where are we going as a country? 🗣️ Wouldn’t you like to see a clean Ghana, where the slightest rain doesn’t cause flooding? The incident left me reflecting deeply. 💭 We spend millions of dollars each year providing free education, an incredible opportunity for every Ghanaian child. But are we focusing enough on holistic education, one that goes beyond passing exams to shaping responsible, socially conscious citizens? Education should not only teach Math, Science, and English, but also values like: • Environmental consciousness 🌱 • Civic responsibility 🇬🇭 • Empathy and community service ❤️ Because what good is a free education if it doesn’t translate into a better society? I’d love to hear your thoughts: 👉 How can we make holistic education a more intentional part of Ghana’s free SHS program? 👉 What practical steps can schools, teachers, and policymakers take to instill civic values early? #Education #Ghana #HolisticEducation #CivicResponsibility #FreeSHS #EnvironmentalAwareness #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #ChangeMakers

🇬🇭 The future of every Ghanaian child is mapped out here. Let’s talk about the Ghana Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2018-2030. This isn't just a big government paper; it's the national blueprint for how we fix, fund, and improve our entire education system. I spent time diving into it and the plan boils down to three core, simple goals: 🎯 Goal 1: Access for ALL. Making sure every child, no matter where they live or their background, gets into school from nursery to tertiary. It’s all about fairness (equity). 🎯 Goal 2: Quality First. Focusing on what really matters: better reading, better math, and stronger science/tech (STEM) skills. We need good teachers, good books, and a relevant curriculum. 🎯 Goal 3: Smarter Management. Ensuring the system runs efficiently. This means better planning, smarter spending, and holding school leaders and staff accountable. The big focus is clear: Quality education for all, with a strong push for STEM. This plan gives us the roadmap. Now, the real work is in the follow-through, making sure these goals actually translate into better outcomes in the classroom. What one thing from the plan do you think will have the biggest impact on our schools? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #GhanaEducation #EducationPolicy #SDG4 #FutureofLearning

Nigeria’s education system is crippled by a crisis of value, where teachers are underpaid, underappreciated, and overworked, says human resources and change management expert Yomi Fawehinmi. https://lnkd.in/dNaTh6YT

## A CALL FOR CONCRETE ACTION IN GHANA’S INCLUSIVE EDUCATION MOVEMENT ## This article explores the concept of inclusive education, highlighting its importance for equitable learning opportunities. It examines the main policies of inclusive education in Ghana, the impact they have had on the country's educational system while also exploring their broader socioeconomic implications. In addition, the article examines the key challenges faced in the implementation of inclusive education in Ghana and concludes by offering recommendations for improvement aiming to inform educators, policymakers, and stakeholders about the strategies to promote accessible and equitable education for all students in Ghana.

FG, EU Launch Committee for €40m Education, Youth Empowerment Project The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the European Union (EU), has inaugurated a National Programme Steering Committee (NPSC) to oversee the €40 million Education and Youth Empowerment in Northwest Nigeria (EYEPINN) project. The programme, being implemented in Jigawa, Kano, and Sokoto States, seeks to reduce the number of out-of-school children, enhance teacher development, and promote youth skills acquisition in the Northwest region. The committee is chaired by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and co-chaired by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. It will meet annually to provide strategic direction, while the EU Technical Assistance Team (EU-TAT) will serve as its secretariat. Quarterly technical meetings are also planned to ensure close monitoring and accountability. READ MORE 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9MsRTJD #Eu #education #youthempowerment

More countries now use learning data to shape education policies, but big challenges remain. This week, we launched the 2025 results of the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) in Accra, together with UNICEF and Ghana’s Ministry of Education. FLAT tracks how low- and middle-income countries are taking action to help every child gain the basics — to read, write, and do simple math. 🎥 Our CEO, Anders Holm, shares why the Foundational Learning Action Tracker is such an important tool for governments to make data-driven decisions, and what the new results tell us about progress in foundational learning. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dsZ9afXs #Education #FoundationalLearning UNICEF Danmark Pia Rebello Britto Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Albert Nsengiyumva Human Capital Africa VVOB

30 Days(day 12) of Nigeria's Youth Awakening: Youth Igniting Change for a United Future Day 12: Innovation in Education Reform Education remains the bridge between poverty and possibility. Yet, too many bridges in Nigeria are broken, classrooms without teachers, universities crippled by strikes, and students trapped in outdated curricula. Day 12 calls on youth to innovate education beyond the classroom. From e-learning platforms to hybrid skill hubs, young Nigerians are already showing that education can evolve faster than bureaucracy. With digital tools, social media, and open-source learning, we can make knowledge accessible to anyone, anywhere. Tinubu’s administration has promised to strengthen technical education and digital literacy, but progress depends on how fast the youth embrace innovation. Let’s build apps, communities, and mentorship platforms that empower learning for all, especially the marginalized. Knowledge is the ultimate empowerment. Let’s ensure that every Nigerian child, no matter where they’re born, has access to it. The future classroom is not a building — it’s a movement. 📚💡 #NigeriasAwakening #EducationReform #DigitalLearning #InnovationForChange Dayo Israel Seyi Tinubu

Empowering Teachers to Transform Education in Crisis Contexts! GOALPrime Organization Nigeria, with support from Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and in partnership with Save the Children International (SCI), is driving impact through a 5-Day Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Training in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State. This initiative equips educators with innovative teaching methods to reach out-of-school children, strengthen foundational learning, and ensure quality education in emergencies. Together, we are closing learning gaps and building a brighter future for every child. ✅ #EducationCannotWait #SaveTheChildren #GPONImpact #TaRLTraining #EducationEmpowerment #TeachersMatter #CommunitySupport #EmergencyEducation #ZamfaraState

What if the real learning crisis isn’t in our classrooms — but in how we see them? In his powerful new book co-authored with Sean Higgins, Prof Kwame Akyeampong invites us to rethink the story we tell about Ghana’s learning crisis — and about education across Africa. Too often, we start from what’s missing: resources, capacity, results. We are reminded to look instead at what’s already there — the creativity, resilience, and local knowledge that teachers and communities bring every day. That message deeply resonates with our work at Education.org, where we help education ministries turn barriers into breakthroughs. Like Kwame, we believe solutions don’t need to be imported — they need to be recognized, supported, and scaled. Warm congratulations to Professors Akyeampong and Higgins on this timely reflection and on his new book, Reconceptualising the Learning Crisis in Africa: Multi-Dimensional Pedagogies of Accelerated Learning Programmes — a powerful call to reimagine what meaningful learning looks like. It’s time to move from deficit to strength. Read more in launch coverage below. #Education #Ghana #BarriersintoBreakthroughs

Public school students and teachers across Ghana face significant challenges accessing standardized, curriculum-aligned educational materials due to fragmented content distribution and limited digital infrastructure. There is a need for a centralized digital repository that provides equitable, reliable, and easily accessible learning resources to enhance teaching quality and improve student learning outcomes nationwide; that's what EduSchola comes to address.