Ghana’s education system is under growing pressure as schools across the country face a mix of challenges including overcrowded classrooms lack of teaching materials and underpaid teachers raising concerns about a possible crisis in the sector
Many public schools especially in rural areas lack basic infrastructure with students learning in broken buildings or under trees In some cases there are no desks books or even toilets making it hard for children to focus or attend regularly
Teachers say they are overworked and underpaid with many handling classes of more than 60 students Some are forced to teach multiple subjects without proper training or resources This has led to low morale and high turnover rates
The government has introduced several reforms over the years including free senior high school and curriculum changes but critics say implementation is slow and funding is often not enough to meet the needs of growing student populations
Parents and education advocates warn that the quality of education is falling with many students struggling to read or do basic math even after years in school National exam results show wide gaps in performance especially between urban and rural areas
A teacher in the Northern Region said we want to teach but how can we do our best when we don’t even have chalk or textbooks Another teacher in Accra said some students come to school hungry and without shoes
The situation has sparked debate about whether the education system is in crisis Some experts argue that without urgent investment and reforms Ghana risks losing a generation of learners who are not equipped for the job market or higher education
Education officials acknowledge the challenges and say they are working to improve school facilities provide more teacher training and ensure that funding reaches those who need it most But progress has been slow and uneven
As Ghana aims to become a middle income country by 2030 many believe that fixing the education system must be a top priority if the country is to meet its development goals
