{
  "id": 5029553,
  "title": "Do not neglect Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education as Free SHS expands – CPS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/do-not-neglect-free-compulsory-universal-basic-education-as-free-shs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:46:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/education/dont-neglect-free-compulsory-universal-basic-education-as-free-shs-expands-cps/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) warns that expanding the Free Senior High School (SHS) program should not compromise basic education, urging the government to maintain funding and oversight for Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE). The Center warns that weaknesses at the foundational level could undermine learning outcomes at the secondary level. In a new report, titled “Improved Access, Quality Questioned: A Report on Nine Years of Ghana’s Free SHS,” CPS calls for equal policy weight and priority for FCUBE alongside ring-fenced funding and stronger oversight as Free SHS continues to grow.",
  "summary": "By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) is warning that the expansion of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme must not come at the expense of basic education, urging government to protect funding and oversight for Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE). The Centre argues that sustained investment in basic […]",
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        "published": "2026-09-02T04:49:00.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/imani-engages-education-ministry-as-10-730-public-basic-schools-face-5043927",
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  "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."
}