Don’t force exams at the expense of school stability, Bitok tells teachers
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok urges schools not to force anxious students to sit examinations, saying dialogue and unrest prevention should take priority amid rising cases of school strikes...
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Kenya's Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Julius Bitok, has advised teachers and school administrators not to force students to take examinations if they are experiencing anxiety or are unprepared, emphasizing that school stability is paramount.
- Bitok stated that preventing unrest should be prioritized over rigid adherence to testing schedules, suggesting postponement of exams rather than risking damage to institutions.
- The warning comes amidst a wave of unrest in several secondary schools, although the Ministry of Education reports that only about 0.8% of schools have been affected.
- To address underlying issues, schools are urged to strengthen student leadership, counseling, mentorship, and mental health support services.
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