The Ministry of Education has pledged to improve classroom conditions and increase investment in education through the newly launched Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT).
Speaking at the launch of the 2025 FLAT in Accra, Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, said the tracker will help identify challenges and monitor progress in the education sector.
He explained that the platform will support data-driven decision-making and strengthen accountability across schools and institutions.
“FLAT is more than a monitoring tool. It is a platform for shared accountability and collective learning,” Dr. Apaak said. “It will help us track progress, identify areas that need improvement, and ensure that every child can thrive in the classroom.”
He called on teachers, school leaders, and education partners to use the tracker to guide reforms and improve teaching quality. “Let us commit to using data to drive meaningful reforms, invest in teachers, and create classrooms where every child can learn and blossom,” he added.
The Global Director of Education and Adolescent Development at UNICEF, Pia Rebello Britto, also spoke at the event. She stressed the need for stronger investment in human resources to support the education system.
“In 2024, only a quarter of countries reported national recruitment of personnel to support students’ mental health and wellbeing,” she said. “Much of this responsibility falls on teachers, and they are becoming overburdened. That is why we are focusing on teachers this year.”
The Foundational Learning Action Tracker aims to boost transparency, strengthen accountability, and improve learning outcomes across Ghana’s schools. It will also provide regular data to help policymakers and stakeholders design better strategies to support students and teachers.
