Construction of 16 new Senior High Schools underway to reduce school congestion – Mahama
President John Mahama says the government is constructing 16 new senior high schools to reduce congestion in existing schools and help bring an end to the double-track system by 2027.
President John Mahama announced plans on September 11 to construct 16 new senior high schools and expand existing facilities in order to reduce overcrowding and eliminate the double-track system by 2027. The government is leveraging a $300 million World Bank grant to support this initiative. Mahama stated that the expansion of schools currently operating under the double-track system will allow simultaneous enrollment of students.
Additionally, 16 new secondary schools will be built to further alleviate capacity constraints. The government aims to complete all necessary infrastructure projects by the end of 2027, ensuring no Ghanaian child is placed on the double-track system. Under the proposed arrangement, all students would attend classes together and follow the same academic schedule.
Mahama believes ending the double-track system will provide teachers with more consistent interaction with students, potentially improving their performance on the WASSCE exams. He expressed confidence that the infrastructure investments will enhance access to quality education and ultimately lead to better academic outcomes.
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