Jay Dunn: Journalism for Social Justice

West Africa, Ghana, Accra, 2007. Named after modern Ghana's founder, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial School in Accra dedicates itself to improvement, but struggles with the demand. In one of three stories examining Ghana on its fiftieth anniversary of independence, the principal, Peace Agbezuge, is forthright in her appraisal of the strengths and shortcomings of this neighborhood school. Too many students are vying for too little public space in buildings suitable for classrooms, forcing the Accra New Town Primary School, for instance, to share time during the day with older students. Ghana's government has done a good job in providing the basics, but the private sector needs to become more involved at the community level. There is no shortage, however, of qualified teachers and enthusiastic students, creating a good atmosphere for learning. -- More at www.jaydunn.org --
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