President Mahama reiterates Government’s commitment to end Double-Track SHS system
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s commitment to phase out the Double-Track System in the nation’s senior high schools (SHSs). He said by the end of 2027, no school in Ghana should still be operating the double-track system, assuring that all students would attend school and vacate at the same time. The President […]
President John Dramani Mahama affirmed his administration's dedication to dismantling the Double-Track System in Ghana's senior high schools (SHSs). He pledged that by the end of 2027, no school in the country will still employ the double-track system, ensuring all students will attend and leave at the same time, thereby increasing teacher-student interaction and enhancing educational outcomes.
During a Citizens’ Engagement in Wa, Ghana’s Upper West Region, Mahama announced a $300 million facility secured from the World Bank to support the elimination of the double-track system. He highlighted the challenges his administration inherited, including schools depending on delayed budget releases annually and headmasters complaining about inadequate funding and irregular food supplies.
The government has since established dedicated funding for SHSs and student feeding programs, resulting in a significant reduction in headmaster complaints. President Mahama also addressed the recent West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, expressing satisfaction that the outcomes accurately reflected students' genuine performance.
He attributed this improvement to better invigilation and a decrease in organized examination malpractice, emphasizing the importance of students succeeding through their learning and teachers adhering to professional integrity.
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