Ministry of Education launches tracker to boost learning outcomes

The Ministry of Education has vowed to improve classroom conditions and increase investments in education to ensure quality learning experiences for all students through the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT).

Speaking at the launch of the 2025 tracker, Deputy Minister Dr. Clement Apaak said the system will identify challenges and monitor progress in the education sector. He encouraged teachers and education partners to use the data to drive meaningful reforms.

“FLAT is more than a monitoring tool. It is a platform for shared accountability and collective learning. It will help us track progress and identify areas needing improvement. Let us commit to using data to drive meaningful reforms, invest in teachers, and create classrooms where every child can thrive and blossom. Together, we can move from measurement to action, ensuring every child learns and no child is left behind,” he stated.

Also at the event, Pia Rebello Britto, Global Director of Education and Adolescent Development at UNICEF, emphasized the urgent need for investment in human resources to strengthen education delivery.

“In 2024, only a quarter of countries reported nationwide recruitment of specific personnel to support students’ mental health and wellbeing. And so a lot of this is falling on the teachers, and they are likely to be heavily burdened. So you understand why we’re putting a focus on teachers this year. A lot of the gaps we are seeing are in the areas of human resources,” she said.

The Foundational Learning Action Tracker is designed to enhance accountability and improve learning outcomes across Ghana.