TRADITIONAL AFRICAN FOODS REAPPRECIATED -PART 1

TRADITIONAL AFRICAN FOODS REAPPRECIATED -PART 1

Dear reader, this article is about the forgotten importance of our African foods and their special role for our well-being. It is unfortunate though that this has been misunderstood, neglected and confused over the years—to our disadvantage, especially in these challenging times of this current pandemic. This is a series of articles that will delve…

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FINDING REFUGE IN NOSE MASKS AT THE EXPENSE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING

FINDING REFUGE IN NOSE MASKS AT THE EXPENSE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING

The advent of Covid-19 has totally changed the way we go about our normal daily routines. All over the world and especially in Ghana, cultural norms have had to be shelved in favour of a new normal order that may never go away. Seen as a necessary inconvenience, this new way of doing things is…

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INCLUDE MONEY MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOL CURRICULUM

INCLUDE MONEY MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The strength and firmness of the foundation for a building, marriage, education, business and health of individuals or companies are very vital for their success and longevity. The more knowledgeable you are, the better equipped you are to manage your money to create wealth. Therefore, reducing poverty in families, ethnic groups and nations will depend…

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CULTIVATING THE HABIT OF READING IN COVID-19 ERA

CULTIVATING THE HABIT OF READING IN COVID-19 ERA

Well-arranged time is the surest mark of a well-arranged mind—Sir Isaac Pitman My father once told me that it is often the busiest people who have time to spare.In this era of Covid-19 when time may well be abundant for many people especially teachers and students, one of the most essential exercises they can embark…

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LEARNING ON THE SCREEN: A TEACHER’S EFFORT TO KEEP CHILDREN LEARNING AMIDST COVID-19

LEARNING ON THE SCREEN: A TEACHER’S EFFORT TO KEEP CHILDREN LEARNING AMIDST COVID-19

A young innovative basic school teacher at Tiyumba Primary school Tamale in the Northern Region, Ms. Hansawu Bukari has initiated practical online learning session’s for pupils of early childhood and lower primary education levels.This initiative she describes as a learning support solution to augment government’s efforts in bringing virtual learning at the doorsteps of school…

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ENDEARING FORTITUDE: THE STORY OF FAITH

ENDEARING FORTITUDE: THE STORY OF FAITH

Currently airing on television and circulating on social media is the inspirational story of a young lady, who in spite of becoming pregnant at age 14 and dropping out of school was determined not to stay down. She got up, picked up the pieces and returned to school after giving birth to three children. Now…

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COVID-19 AND THE PLIGHT OF A BECE CANDIDATE

COVID-19 AND THE PLIGHT OF A BECE CANDIDATE

Bridget Ofosua, a 16 year old final year student of the St Anthony Junior High school at Fishpond, a suburb of Accra in the Nii Okaiman municipality, has been anxiously waiting for her turn to take the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to round up her three year basic education journey. Sadly, however,news of Covid-19…

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Improving Education Delivery for Development [Part 2]

Improving Education Delivery for Development [Part 2]

This is the concluding part of an earlier essay which established the need to improve education delivery post-Covid-19. As of 11:00hours GMT today,Thursday May 21, 2020, the John Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre websiteput  the Covid-19 global case count at over 5 million with over 300,000 deaths whilst the Ghana Health Service Portal also reported…

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COVID-19: Implications for Rural Schools

The reopening of basic schools is anticipated though scientists are still grappling with finding a vaccine to combat the deadly coronavirus. Rural areas of the country by far have been spared the infection of the virus.When schools reopen and the virus has not been totally eradicated, then there would be some dangers and challenges that…

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DEXT TECHNOLOGY—THE TECHNOLOGY STARTUP REVOLUTIONIZING MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION

DEXT TECHNOLOGY—THE TECHNOLOGY STARTUP REVOLUTIONIZING MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION

Ghanaian startup,Dext Technology, is changing the Math and Science Education landscape in Africa with her revolutionary Science Set. So far, their Science Set is making impact in Ghana, Congo, Gambia and a few other African countries as well as the United Kingdom.In Ghana, the Science Set has already made its way into the new curriculum…

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