The President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers, Isaac Owusu, is pushing for Parliament to pass a law that grants legal status to Parent-Teacher Associations in basic and secondary schools.
Speaking at the opening of the Teaching Together workshop at the GNAT Institute for Research and Industrial Relations in Abankro, Mr. Owusu welcomed government’s decision to restore PTAs but stressed the need to legally protect them. He warned that without legislation, future governments could easily scrap the associations again.
Mr. Owusu described PTAs as vital platforms that foster collaboration between parents and educators, and argued that strengthening them would return the management of schools to local communities.
“We’ve long advocated for the revival and recognition of PTAs. They are not just support systems but essential governance structures in our schools,” he said.
The workshop, jointly organized by GNAT and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, drew participants from the Northern, Bono, Ahafo, and Upper West Regions. The teachers shared best practices and explored new strategies to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Mr. Owusu also used the platform to urge the Finance Minister to prioritize education in national budgeting. He pointed to challenges such as poor infrastructure, delayed allowances, and lack of teaching materials, all of which he said continue to undermine teacher morale and performance.
“Teachers are doing their best under very difficult conditions. We need serious financial commitment from the state to fix these persistent problems,” he added.
