The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has urged the newly appointed Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, to prioritize decentralizing teacher deployment. This, the coalition believes, will enhance teaching and learning outcomes across the country.
In a warm congratulatory message, Bernice Mpere-Gyekye, National Coordinator of GNECC, commended Professor Davis for his impressive credentials and extensive experience in education. She expressed confidence in his ability to lead transformative changes within the sector.
Speaking to Adom News, Madam Mpere-Gyekye emphasized the urgent need for a more balanced distribution of teachers between urban and rural areas. She highlighted the importance of adopting a localized approach to teacher deployment to address the persistent disparities in Ghana’s education system.
“The current system often leaves schools in rural areas understaffed while urban classrooms are overcrowded. A decentralized deployment strategy can create a more equitable learning environment for all students, regardless of their geographic location,” she noted.
The call for decentralization aligns with concerns about the unequal distribution of teachers across the country. Many rural schools struggle to attract and retain qualified educators, negatively impacting the quality of education for students in those communities.
By decentralizing teacher deployment, GNECC hopes the GES can ensure every child in Ghana, whether in a city or a remote village, has access to well-trained and motivated teachers.
The coalition believes that this strategy will help bridge the educational gap and improve outcomes for students nationwide.
As Professor Davis assumes office, stakeholders in the education sector are hopeful that his leadership will champion innovative policies that address these critical challenges and foster a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape in Ghana.