Teachers under siege: The growing crisis of indiscipline and violence in Ghanaian pre-tertiary schools

For many years, teaching was regarded as one of the most respected professions in Ghana. Teachers were not only instructors but also mentors, disciplinarians, counsellors and role models entrusted with shaping the future of the nation. Today, however, a disturbing trend is emerging within our Senior High Schools; a growing culture of indiscipline, disrespect and, in some cases, outright violence against teachers. Recent incidents reported across the country have revealed a worrying reality: ...

By Caleb Ahinakwah