{
  "id": 6294087,
  "title": "Eduwatch analyst urges urgent review of CSSPS algorithm over placement challenges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/eduwatch-analyst-urges-urgent-review-of-cssps-algorithm-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/eduwatch-analyst-urges-urgent-review-of-cssps-algorithm-over-placement-challenges/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eduwatch analyst Divine Kpe has urged the Ministry of Education to urgently review and improve the algorithm behind the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) to end recurring placement challenges. Speaking on JoyNews The Pulse, Kpe noted that the massive queues and complaints nationwide, particularly in Accra and Kumasi, indicate persistent system weaknesses that must be addressed. The analyst pointed out that many complaints extend beyond students failing to secure their preferred schools; some are assigned schools they didn't select, receive different residential statuses from their choices, or are placed at far-off locations. Kpe emphasized the need to enhance system efficiency to accurately place learners, which could significantly decrease the number of students visiting placement centers annually to resolve issues. He questioned why such problems persist despite the computerized system's long-standing operation in Ghana, suggesting the Ministry conduct a comprehensive audit to identify root causes of errors. Kpe argued that while automatic placement has improved over the years, it does not guarantee accurate placement. He highlighted the high demand for Category A schools, with over 300,000 learners selecting these institutions despite only 76,000 places available. Kpe proposed using data from this year’s placement to determine if all students genuinely qualified for their chosen schools and to assess whether the policy allowing students to know results before selecting schools is being abused. He suggested that the Ministry should restrict students from proceeding if their grades don’t meet the criteria of the selected schools. Kpe believes a proper audit could reveal systemic weaknesses and provide a basis for correcting them, reducing the annual crisis's scale while acknowledging that some challenges may persist.",
  "summary": "Education Research and Policy Analyst, Divine Kpe, has called on the Ministry of Education to urgently review and improve the algorithm underpinning the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) to end the recurring challenges associated with the placement exercise. According to him, the enormous queues and complaints being recorded across the country, including Accra and Kumasi,…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "CSSPS Coordinator explains why English is used before Maths to break SHS placement ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/cssps-coordinator-explains-why-english-is-used-before-maths-to-break",
        "published": "2026-09-08T10:48:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}