Ghana Education Service reinstates PTAs in Pre-Tertiary schools

The Ghana Education Service has announced the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all pre-tertiary schools across the country.

This decision comes as a result of a directive from His Excellency, the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, in a Press Release statement by the Ghana Education Service and signed by Daniel Fenyi, head of Public Relations, GES.

According to the press release, “The Ghana Education Service wishes to inform the general public, particularly parents, teachers, and stakeholders in the education sector, of the directive from His Excellency, the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, on the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all pre-tertiary schools across the country.”

The reinstatement of PTAs is aimed at strengthening the collaboration and involvement of parents, communities, and teachers in the delivery of quality education to Ghanaian learners. Management of the Ghana Education Service has instructed all Heads of Public Senior High, Technical, and STEM Schools to operationalize the reinstatement of PTAs with immediate effect. As stated in the press release, “This move is aimed at strengthening the collaboration and involvement of parents, communities, and teachers in the delivery of quality education to Ghanaian learners.”

Further guidelines detailing the structure, roles, and financial accountability mechanisms for the effective functioning of PTAs will be issued in due course. These measures are intended to promote transparency, uniformity, and efficiency in the operations of PTAs nationwide. The Ghana Education Service is counting on the support of all stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of this important policy.

According to an article published in the Ghanaian Times, “PTAs play a vital role in the development of schools and the education system as a whole.” The article highlights the importance of PTAs in promoting parental involvement, supporting teachers, and improving student outcomes. With the reinstatement of PTAs in pre-tertiary schools nationwide, Ghana’s education system is poised to benefit from increased collaboration and support from parents and communities.

As Daniel Fenyi noted, “The Ghana Education Service counts on the support of all stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of this important policy.” With the reinstatement of PTAs, Ghana’s education system is set to take a significant step forward in promoting quality education and improving student outcomes.