The Role of Public Administration in Educational Emergencies

Ahairwe Frank

Faculty of Business Administration and Management Kampala International University Uganda

Email: ahairwefrank56@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Educational emergencies, ranging from natural disasters to pandemics, threaten the continuity of learning and the well-being of students and educators worldwide. Despite education being a fundamental human right and social service, school systems are frequently disrupted due to insufficient preparedness and inadequate public administration responses. This paper examines the multifaceted role of public administration in managing educational emergencies, focusing on policy design, resource allocation, stakeholder coordination, and technology integration. Through case studies from Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the COVID-19 response in South Korea and Turkey, the study highlights the gaps, best practices, and adaptive measures taken to ensure educational resilience. Emphasis is placed on the importance of local knowledge, educator empowerment, early childhood support, and equitable digital access. The findings underscore the need for a systemic, collaborative, and data-driven approach in public sector management to safeguard education during crises. Recommendations include strengthening communication, decentralizing emergency planning, enhancing technological infrastructure, and integrating community actors in recovery efforts.

Keywords: Public Administration, Educational Emergencies, Crisis Management, Natural Disasters, COVID-19, Policy Implementation, School Resilience.

CITE AS: Ahairwe Frank (2025). The Role of Public Administration in Educational Emergencies. IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 11(3):79-84. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSRJAH/2025/1137984