NAGRAT Workshop: Empowering Women in Educational Leadership

Accra, Ghana—In a significant move towards enhancing women's roles in educational leadership, the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) held a workshop titled "Empowering Women in Educational Leadership" on February 24th and 25th, 2025. 
 
In his opening address, NAGRAT President, Eric Angel Carbonu, welcomed the 140 women school principals who attended the workshop and urged them to take advantage of the training to improve leadership in their schools. Carbonu went on to highlight some of the challenges faced by school leaders and teachers in Ghana and reiterated the union’s commitment to supporting its members to deal with management and other challenges. 
 
Speaking at the event, Dr. Dennis Sinyolo, Regional Director, Education International Africa, emphasised the vital role of school leaders in ensuring quality education and equitable opportunities for all students. He highlighted that effective school leadership fosters a positive school climate, promotes inclusivity, and enhances teaching and learning conditions. "School leaders can only thrive if they are empowered and supported by government and educational stakeholders," he stated.
 
The workshop underscored the need for collaborative leadership involving teachers and education support personnel in decision-making processes. Dr. Sinyolo pointed out findings from a recent EI Africa study that revealed significant challenges faced by school leaders, including inadequate training, administrative burdens, and funding shortages. Notably, 43.2% of respondents indicated that leadership was not prioritized in their national education policies.
 
Addressing gender disparities, Dr. Sinyolo urged the government to prioritize women's representation in leadership roles, aligning with recommendations from the UN High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession. He articulated five key priorities for the Ghanaian government and other African nations to enhance school leadership: prioritizing leadership in education agendas, providing organized training, safeguarding professional autonomy, improving working conditions, and fostering women's recruitment into leadership positions.
 
The workshop concluded with a call to action, encouraging participants to embrace solidarity in advancing women's leadership in education. Dr. Sinyolo commended NAGRAT and the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) for their commitment to empowering women leaders, stating that this is a clear example of solidarity in action. 
 

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