Abstract:
The primary purpose of this study was to assess the practices and challenges of educational materials
management in Gambella Regional State, Anyewa Zone government secondary schools. To meet the
research objectives, utilized descriptive survey design. This design helps to obtain current practices
of educational materials management and first-hand information from multiple sources. In this study,
one hundred twenty-eight (128) sample respondents were selected using simple random and
purposive sampling techniques. Mixed research methods were employed for this study; this methods
is triangulate sources of data for this study, and mixed methods also overcome the weakness of one
sided data sources. Tools of data collection include questionnaires, observations and interviews. The
quantitative data were analyzed by using SPSS version 26; analyzed by using mean, SD, frequency,
and chart and graph. The qualitative data were presented in text. Finally, this study identified a low
level of EMM practices in Anyewa Zone Government secondary selective schools, with a mean of
2.51 and an SD of 1.03. The study also identified the rare level of the role of principals, teachers and
PTSA participation to full fill there responsibility regarding to EMM. So, Teachers and principals are
also advised to commit to participate in all educational materials management function of planning,
maintenances and disposal system of educational materials management. The study to conclude there
is low level educational materials planning, maintenances, storage and disposal system. This study to
improve the practices of Educational materials management in Anyewa Zone government secondary
schools, that significance benefits schools goal achievement and eliminate school cost. Finally the
researcher advised the teachers, school principals and PTSA members of the school management
committee has to give due attention for effectiveness of educational materials management. The
effective EMM practice potentials factors for to improve the student academic achievements and
educational materials coast elimination in Anyewa Zone government secondary schools.
