Minister for Education, Yaw Osei Adutwum’s transformation agenda for public basic school in the country is perplexing as much as it enlightens.
Under the transformation agenda, old, dilapidated structures are being replaced with 21st century state-of-the-art equipment. No longer are public schools in Ghana housed in brown and yellow buildings.
The New Crusading GUIDE scouts cited recent examples of schools in the Ashanti Region, such as AZZA, and Dzertokoe, in the Volta Region, as well as the model junior high STEM schools, with the latest being Juaben and Sunyani facilities, being clear indications of the government’s commitment to transform Ghana’s education.
Also, gone are the days when students had to learn in dilapidated classrooms with outdated equipment. In their place, modern learning facilities equipped with the latest technology are being put up.
One notable example of this transformation, New Crusading GUIDE found, is the Azzaman Zongo Al-Qalam (AZZA) Senior High School in the Ashanti Region. The school has been built to provide quality education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
It boasts of modern classrooms, a well-equipped laboratory, a library, and a computer lab. These facilities provide a conducive learning environment for students and enable them to acquire the necessary skills for their future careers.
Another example of the educational renaissance is Dzertokoe Junior High School in the Volta Region. Also, the school was also built to provide quality education to students from rural areas. It is also equipped with modern classrooms, a library, and a computer lab, which facilities enable students to access information and learn using modern technology.
More so, the government has established model junior high STEM schools across the country. The schools focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
The latest additions to this network of schools are Juaben and Sunyani facilities. The schools have state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with modern technology that enables students to conduct experiments and learn through hands-on experience.
These initiatives demonstrate government’s commitment to providing a conducive learning environment for students in Ghana.
By investing in educational infrastructure, the government aims to attract more students to schools and improve academic performance.
“One of the distinctive features of this Junior High School is the provision of four fully furnished and well-equipped laboratories, dedicated to physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science.
It is clear that this institution will be a centre for academic excellence!” the minister noted,
