Former Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has revealed that 70% of Ghana's Senior High Schools (SHS) have successfully phased out the double-track system.
In an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show on Friday, February 14, he explained that significant infrastructural investments and policy adjustments had enabled more schools to return to the traditional academic calendar.
Dr Adutwum, who served as Education Minister from 2021 to 2024, noted that the government had prioritised the expansion of school facilities to address overcrowding.
“Through strategic investments in classroom blocks, dormitories, and other facilities, we have been able to gradually eliminate the double-track system in most schools,” he stated.
He acknowledged that while some schools still operate under the system, efforts are ongoing to completely phase it out. “
We are not entirely done yet, but the progress is commendable. The goal is to ensure that every SHS returns to a single-track system while maintaining the gains made through the Free SHS policy,” Dr Adutwum added.
He further urged stakeholders in the education sector to continue supporting initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and learning conditions.
“Quality education requires continuous investment, and I encourage all involved to remain committed to making our schools better for future generations,” he emphasised.
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