Educa PTAs rolls out nationwide with new guidelines

The Ministry of Education has announced nationwide rollout of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) under a new framework designed to strengthen collaboration between schools and families.

The announcement followed the submission of final policy guidelines on the operationalisation of PTAs, developed by the National Curriculum Review Committee.

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu urged parents and teachers to work together to improve learning outcomes, stressing that education is a shared responsibility.

“PTAs are back. Now there is an established norm with guidelines to facilitate and support their work. Socialisation is a shared responsibility, particularly for young learners. While the child spends time at home, significant hours are spent in school, making both parents and teachers equally responsible for shaping the child. Ghana’s concept of socialisation must be shared,” he said.

Chairman of the Committee on the Guidelines, Kofi Asare, emphasised that PTAs must play an active role in school-level decision-making rather than being seen merely as fundraisers.

“These guidelines seek to prevent PTAs from being reduced to contributors of funds. Their key role must be participation in decisions to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

“The scope of PTAs in school development has now been tailored more towards involvement in learning and decision-making processes,” he explained.

Mr. Asare also called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to ensure the effective implementation of the guidelines.