Challenges Of Sustaining Parental Involvement in Educational Management in Ghana: A Systematic Desk Review
Abstract
This systematic desk review examines persistent challenges in sustaining meaningful parental involvement within Ghana's educational management system. The study analyses policy shifts between Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Parent Associations (PAs) from Policy documents, academic literature, and institutional reports on the Basic and Senior High School education sector in Ghana (2013-2025). The study identifies key structural, socioeconomic, and implementation barriers using Epstein's partnership framework. The findings reveal that financial dependencies, weak institutionalization, capacity gaps, and policy instability undermine long-term parental engagement. The review highlights critical tensions between school financing needs and participatory governance imperatives. Recommendations propose hybrid models balancing accountability with inclusivity, alongside strengthened financing and targeted capacity building, to foster sustainable school-community partnerships while upholding equitable access to education.
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| Identifier | 110.0135/INT.2026.00110 |
| Canonical | mdoi:110.0135/INT.2026.00110 |
| Resolver URL | https://mdoi.org/110.0135/INT.2026.00110 |
| Resource URL | Open resource |
| Document URL | Open document |
| Content Type | Article |
| Authors | Iddris Ishmael |
| Year | 2026 |
| Depositor | International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Researchs Organisation |
| Prefix | 110.0135 |
| Registered | June 15, 2026 |
| Updated | June 15, 2026 |
| Status | Active |
| Visibility | Public |
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