The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Adeji Awatey has assured Ghanaians that the government of John Dramani Mahama recognizes and values the continuous contribution of private schools in delivering quality education in the country.
The minister said the government is therefore committed to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to improve teacher learning and professional development and also align Curriculum with skills needed for the 21st century workforce by supporting the digital transformation in schools and promote policies that foster sustainability.
Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Private Schools Annual Educational and Leadership Summit at Bunso in the Eastern Region under the theme "Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future: The Role of Private Education," Awatey said 21st centaury education involves preparing learners to live responsibly in a global village thus integrating environmental education into curricula to nurture eco-conscious citizens.
This she said can be achieve by leveraging on technology to blend learning and digital literacy, ensuring that quality education is accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic background and encouraging values, integrity, empathy, civic engagement among students.
