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Sulemana Braimah, the Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has initiated an important dialogue regarding the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) program, advocating for a transparent and candid examination of its challenges. In a recent communication on X (formerly Twitter), Braimah underscored the necessity of confronting the significant issues confronting this initiative, which has been a cornerstone policy of the current administration.
“Headmasters & teachers can now speak about the dire challenges of Free SHS. The grand government’s deception and repression must end.
We must engage in candid discussions to address the significant challenges facing secondary education. As Braimah articulated, “We cannot afford to jeopardize the future of our society,” a sentiment that resonates with the frustrations expressed by numerous educators and parents regarding the current policy framework.
The introduction of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy in 2017 was initially celebrated as a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing access to secondary education for all Ghanaian children, irrespective of their financial circumstances. This program effectively abolished tuition fees and offered supplementary support for textbooks, meals, and boarding, resulting in a notable increase in enrollment across secondary schools nationwide.
However, as the policy has been implemented, it has encountered considerable challenges that have become increasingly evident. Issues such as overcrowded classrooms, strained resources, and insufficient infrastructure have emerged as prevalent concerns among educators. Despite the policy’s commendable objectives, schools have struggled to accommodate the influx of students, leading to an overwhelming burden on teachers and inadequately equipped classrooms. This situation has raised significant concerns regarding the quality of education being provided to students and the potential long-term ramifications for the educational standards within the country.
Braimah’s appeal for open dialogue underscores the critical need to confront these issues. In his communication, he posits that it is imperative for those most affected headmasters, educators, and students to express their perspectives candidly regarding the deficiencies of the program. There is an increasing perception that the public discourse surrounding Free SHS has been disproportionately favorable, predominantly emphasizing its achievements, while the more significant challenges have been insufficiently addressed or overlooked.
“I’m calling for us to be honest with each other,” Braimah added. “We cannot continue to pretend that everything is fine when we know it’s not. We need to come together to fix the challenges, not only to save the future of the students, but to secure the future of the nation.”
Source:NKONKONSA.com
