The Ministry of Education has released eight key interventions and policies introduced for the past three years for Teachers and Teacher Trainees.
According to a release from Ekow Vincent Assafuah, Director of Communications at the Ministry said the government is paying his legacy arrears, of which over 97% has been paid, is rather on the receiving end of strike actions.
The release said to record the Ministry can be proud of concerning hardworking teachers include;
1. Restoration of teacher trainee allowances.
2. Upgrading of Diploma awards by Colleges of Education to Degree awarding institutions.
3. Payment of GHC 70 to each teacher as motivation under the Free SHS policy.
4. Clearing of legacy debts accrued by Mr. Mahama’s government.
5. Abolition of three-month pay policy and prompt payment of teachers after recruitment.
6. Out of turn promotion for teachers who upgrade to Masters Level.
7. Development with partners (UNESCO, Norway) and unions a comprehensive teacher policy
8. Engaging unions on conditions of service, which the previous government never did.
Source: Kofi Atakora
