All Teachers Alliance Ghana Backs Governments Digital Education Drive Amidst Teacher Strike

The '1 student, 1 tablet' initiative by the government, supported by the All Teachers Alliance Ghana (ATAG), marks a positive stride towards digitalization amidst the global shift towards innovation integration in education.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled plans to distribute Smart Tablets to 1.3 million Senior High School (SHS) students nationwide, as part of the Ghana Smart Schools Project launched in Accra on Monday.

The initiative aims to equip students under the free SHS policy with crucial technological skills, aligning with the government’s commitment to leveraging innovation for educational advancement.

The ATAG Chairman, Mr. Isaac Ofori emphasized the importance of providing students with essential tools like tablets in the digital age to facilitate their transition into digital learning environments. However, he also urged the government to address the shortcomings in basic schools, emphasizing the significance of a strong foundation for students' success in SHS.

In addition, ATAG has expressed solidarity with the ongoing teachers' strike, advocating for improvements in teachers' conditions of service. They called upon the government to not only agree to proposals on paper but also to implement direct benefits to teachers through their pay slips, similar to other allowances.

Sika Ayim/ Peace FM Newsroom