{
  "id": 17034203,
  "title": "Hidden costs undermine free basic education policy – Study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/hidden-costs-undermine-free-basic-education-policy-study",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T08:13:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/hidden-costs-undermine-free-basic-education-policy-study/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Hidden costs borne by parents continue to undermine Ghana’s Free Basic Education policy, with families paying for items and services that place additional financial burdens on households, a study has revealed. The study highlighted a gap between the policy objective of free basic education and the actual experiences of parents, many of whom continue to […] The post Hidden costs undermine free…",
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}