The Ministry of Education has announced plans to reintroduce art, craft, and needlework into the curriculum for foundational learners across the country from the next academic year.
According to citinewsroom.com report on August 5, 2025, the Minister of Education, , disclosed the policy on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, during an engagement with Home Economics teachers from Senior High Schools in the Eastern Region.
He explained that the initiative forms part of the government's broader curriculum reforms aimed at improving foundational learning and enhancing skill development of young students. "We believe that holistic education goes beyond core academic subjects.
By reintroducing arts, craft, and needlework, we are providing our youngest learners with the tools to develop their creative skills, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for our cultural heritage," he said.
