The Ministry of Education has announced the nationwide rollout of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) under a new policy framework aimed at deepening collaboration between schools and families.
The move follows the submission of final operational guidelines by the National Curriculum Review Committee, redefining the role of PTAs in Ghana’s education system.
“PTAs are back,” declared Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu during the announcement.
“Now there is an established norm with guidelines to facilitate and support their work. Socialisation is a shared responsibility, particularly for young learners… making both parents and teachers equally responsible for shaping the child.”
Chairman of the Guidelines Committee, Kofi Asare, emphasized that PTAs must be active participants in school-level decision-making.
“These guidelines seek to prevent PTAs from being reduced to contributors of funds,” he said. “Their key role must be participation in decisions to improve teaching and learning outcomes.”
Mr. Asare also urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to ensure effective implementation of the new framework, which aims to transform PTAs into strategic partners in school development.
