The unrealistic ‘one order fits all’ approach established the distress as a new feature of educational institutions. The way forwardThere is a pressing need for bureaucratic administrators to consult academic stakeholders and find a way forward. The next few weeks will be a testing time for decision-makers in educational institutions. The bureaucracy must recognise that universities and schools have their own academic considerations and that the standardisation of academic requirements, calendars, and teaching and learning processes are not feasible. Administrators of educational institutions should seize the initiative from the government, avoid short-sighted decisions, and decentralise decision-making.

Source: The Hindu April 20, 2021 18:46 UTC