The year 2024 witnessed several significant developments in Ghana's education sector, with some contributing positively to its growth and others having adverse effects.
Below is a summary of seven key events that shaped the educational landscape over the year, both positively and negatively: Commissioning of STEM Schools In 2024, a novel and unprecedented number of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) schools were commissioned across the country by the government.
These facilities cater to both Senior High School and Junior High School levels.
The focus on STEM and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Senior High School level, free Wi-Fi in tertiary institutions, and the provision of laptops and other technological tools for educators aim to prepare Ghana's youth for the 21st-century world. '1 student 1 Laptop' programme In April, the government, through the Ministry of Education, rolled out the '1 Student 1 Laptop' programme for senior high school students across the country.