Ejisu: The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has called for the implementation of a national teacher development framework that encompasses both public and private schools. This initiative is aimed at ensuring professional growth, modern pedagogy, and instructional innovation for educators across the board.
According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Damasus Tuurosong, President of GNAPS, emphasized the importance of quality teachers in enhancing Ghana's education system, stating that no teacher should be neglected due to the institutional classification. During the Launch of GNAPS Week in Ejisu, he highlighted the need for private schools to be seen as collaborators in national development, advocating for structured public-private partnerships grounded in mutual respect and shared goals.
Prof. Tuurosong praised the Education Minister's willingness to engage in dialogue with the private education sector, urging for more institutionalized consultations to achieve effective outcomes. GNAPS Week, themed 'Resetting Ghana's 21st Century Education: Embracing the Creative Role of Private Schools,' underscores the critical contributions of private institutions.
He also pointed out that while technology is transforming access to and application of knowledge, private schools often encounter obstacles such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient training, high regulatory costs, multiple taxation, and misconceptions about their role. He noted that private schools in underserved urban areas, peri-urban regions, and remote rural communities have become centers of creativity and resilience.
Nana Asumadu Asuako Trimude, Sanaahene of Bonwire, lauded the contributions of private schools and promised ongoing traditional leadership support, including providing land for school construction.