During a press briefing in Kaunas on Tuesday, the Prime Minister expressed confidence in the nation’s education system’s capacity to manage the forthcoming challenges as the new academic year commenced. However, M. Sinkevičius highlighted bureaucracy as a significant obstacle confronting both educational institutions and teachers.
Sinkevičius noted that the administrative burdens appear to affect both basic and higher education programs. He argued that to successfully cultivate creative individuals, the system requires dedicated time and space for innovation, rather than excessive regulation and bureaucratic processes. In advocating for systemic improvements, he called for measures aimed at liberating educators from unnecessary administrative constraints.
When pressed by I. Ruginienė regarding concrete steps to address these issues, the Prime Minister committed to forming an expert working group. This group will be tasked with conducting a thorough review of the current educational framework and identifying specific areas where administrative procedures can be streamlined.
The stated goal of this initiative is to enhance the operational environment for teachers and support the overall goals of the education sector by mitigating systemic challenges. This commitment signals a governmental effort to balance necessary oversight with the need for academic freedom and creative development within the national system.
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