Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Yaa Essah Armah
State vs church: Who really has final say in governance of public faith-based schools?
The events of the past few weeks concerning leadership and governance in mission schools in Ghana bring to light the intricate and delicate relationship between the Church and Education policy. The details provide important lessons for educational governance and leadership at all levels. The complex relationship between public mission schools and the church has been highlighted by this case, and I discuss the issue through a public faith-based school governance and public policy lens.
Strategies for overcoming the digital divide during the COVID‐19 pandemic in higher education institutions in Ghana
DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT All dataset associated with this study are not publicly available as part of measures to protect the confidentiality of participants. However, the data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Appointment of GES boss, matters arising: Case study for educational leadership practice
The brouhaha caused by the President’s appointment of Dr Eric Kojo Nkansah as the new Director-General (DG) of the Ghana Education Service (GES) certainly causes anyone with an interest in educational leadership to think deeply about what the real issues are. What are the minimum requirements for an appointment to such a high Office? Can we refer to precedence based on conventions and normal practice?
Is Adwoa Safo choosing self-interest over national interest? - Lessons for women, leadership in public service
The case of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya and substantive Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, provides a platform for discussion on some public administration issues, such as the political dimensions of public service, parliamentary representation, traditional gender roles and women in leadership. Ultimately, it boils down to the choice she made to take time off her public duty to take care of her son who is unwell.
'Fire on mountain: Case of interdicted Aburi Girls headmistress, educational governance' by Yaa Essah Armah
In the past few days, the news of the interdiction of the Aburi Girls’ headmistress, Mrs Alice Prempeh-Fordjour, has led to a sober reflection for leaders. The case brings to life the dilemma leaders are constantly faced with, to choose what is best for the institution and their customers or to simply ‘follow orders’. The news detailed the fact that the headmistress had to undergo punitive measures for charging illegal fees and asking parents to pay for items provided for by government for free.
Fire on mountain - Case of interdicted Aburi Girls headmistress, educational governance
In the past few days, the news of the interdiction of the Aburi Girls’ headmistress, Mrs Alice Prempeh-Fordjour, has led to a sober reflection for leaders. The case brings to life the dilemma leaders are constantly faced with, to choose what is best for the institution and their customers or to simply ‘follow orders’. The news detailed the fact that the headmistress had to undergo punitive measures for charging illegal fees and asking parents to pay for items provided for by government for free.
Hairy Achimota School case -Lessons for educational leadership, governance
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum — Education Minister Over the past few days, the events surrounding the controversial admission of Rastafarian students into Achimota Senior High School (SHS) have caused significant interest in the educational leadership and management circles. I have been particularly interested in this issue due to its implications on school leadership even at the local and national levels.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Yaa Essah
Contact Yaa Essah, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack