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The purpose of this research is to find out i) the quality of the accountability management system of superior schools, ii) elementary school digital transformation capabilities, and iii) the relationship between the quality of the accountability management system for superior schools and the digital transformation capabilities of elementary schools in Indonesia. The research approach used is quantitative. The research location is in public elementary schools in Malang City. The population of this research is all 195 public elementary schools. The research sample is 22 public elementary schools. The research subjects were school principals, class teachers, and subject teachers totaling 51 people. Data collection is done by using a questionnaire. Elementary schools with superior school accountability management systems have the ability to drive their digital transformation capabilities. Excellent school accountability management systems and school digital transformation capabilities guarantee equal access to education for all students. Implications for improving teaching and learning are also discussed in this paper. The variables studied can be used to determine the priority scale for planning, implementing and evaluating superior school accountability management systems in digital transformation, in increasing teacher competency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data methodologies have provided a vast possibility of applications in different public policy sectors. AI and big data provide essential innovations in school teaching and learning practices, curriculum, and management in education, transforming the entire formulation and implementation of education policy. The possibilities of AI in education present a high potential for improvement but a series of new risks and threats that question the benefits of adopting AI in education. This article discusses the possibilities and limits of artificial intelligence in education, observing the institutionalization of new governance practices in education that emerge with digital technologies. To discuss these new governance practices, we deal with the Beijing Consensus on artificial intelligence in education and the challenges of building new education governance. In addition, we discuss potential impacts of AI on education, with a special focus on social justice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims at evaluating the effectiveness of school management in the integration of ICTs within the schools with emphasis on students' performance and teachers' perception. The data were obtained from questionnaires and interviews conducted on 11 high schools in the Arab and Bedouin localities of Israel. This study shows that strategic management, structural design, and leadership enhance students' performance especially in Mathematics and English. The schools that have well defined policies on ICT and good leadership achieved high levels of student engagement and better academic performance. However, the study reveals that some inequality prevails in the system; the northern schools are in a better condition as compared to the Bedouin schools in the south where inadequate resources and cultural barriers are also seen. Leadership was found to be the most important variable affecting the teachers' perception on ICT use in teaching and learning process; particularly the hybrid leadership practices positively affected the teachers' involvement and student achievement. The findings imply that more leadership and specific strategies are required to support effective integration of ICTs in the underprivileged areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article proposes a quantitative exploratory study conducted in 330 schools in Latin America. The objective is focused on analyzing the different pedagogical leadership practices that enhance teachers' professional development and encourage student learning. School principals from 19 countries participated in the study, who were administered a survey and subsequently analyzed the data with the multiple regression technique. It was concluded that supervising and evaluating teaching, defining the school's objectives and monitoring student progress, favor commitment to higher professional qualification and encouraging quality learning in students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper aims to present the views of Greek school principals on whether and how working amid the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic affected principal–teacher relationships. It mainly focuses on the factors that contributed to the quality and course of these relationships. A qualitative methodology was adopted. Data were collected from 57 principals of public primary and secondary schools who answered the open-ended questions of an online questionnaire. Written answers were analyzed using the method of thematic analysis. The analysis revealed that, given the adverse working conditions, principal–teacher relationships were affected to varying degrees and in different ways in each school unit. For forty-seven percent of principals, the relationships remained unaffected; for forty percent, the relationships worsened; and for thirteen percent, they became stronger. It was found that teacher-related factors (attitude towards increased duties/obligations and ability to manage stress and fear), as well as work climate-related factors (communication and interaction, togetherness, and pre-existing work climate) contributed to the course of principal–teacher relations amid the pandemic. The findings provide practical and theoretical implications for school leadership and human resources management in a crisis context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Multiculturalism is increasingly present in schools, especially in Melilla (Spain), where cultural diversity is one of its defining features due to its geographical location on the border between Africa and Europe. In the light of the importance of educational leaders in dealing with this diversity, this research proposes two main objectives. First, to analyze initial and ongoing training in terms of interculturality, skills, and knowledge that an educational leader must have in their position, and second, to determine the impact of COVID-19 on school management in education centers. We used a qualitative methodology with semi-structured face-to-face interviews to collect data, and content analysis as a data analysis method. The participants (school leaders) represent the six districts that comprise the city of Melilla, nine infant and primary education and six secondary education school leaders. The results reveal that the training received by educational leaders is rather limited and not very useful in practice. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the inequality gap between families from the schools, given that the situation exacerbated their economic status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The period of Covid-19 outbreak led to the interruption of normal school functionality due to unprecedented turmoil in the management of high school subject teachers worldwide. The unexpected increase in the number of teachers who were directly or indirectly affected and infected during the pandemic brought hesitation to school principals on the appropriate crisis management approach. Thus, this study aims to revisit the management of high school subject teachers during Covid-19 at the Ubombo Circuit Management Cluster in South Africa. Using a case study design, a qualitative telephone semi-structured interview was conducted to gather data. This study finds that the chaos brought by the Covid-19 pandemic in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Education was too sudden that nobody was initially trained to face its impact both in teaching and management. As a result, there was no concrete action plan and crisis management strategies the school principals followed in handling high school subject teachers. During the height of the pandemic, most of Ubombo Circuit Management Cluster school principals creatively attempted various management strategies that they believed would cater for their schools. Hence, this study finds it necessary for the Department of Education to develop policies to equip school principals with necessary skills and knowledge to face future contingencies.

Teacher empowerment has been recognized as an imperative management practice to develop and implement innovations in schools. However, studies investigating the relationship between teacher empowerment and the innovation climate are scant, inhibiting the development of effective strategies to foster educational innovation. This study examines the impact of teacher empowerment on schools' innovation climate in Malaysia. The sample consisted of 376 teachers who were randomly selected from 12 primary and secondary schools in Kuala Terengganu. Structural equation modeling analysis revealed a strong positive effect of teacher empowerment on innovation climate, wherein teacher empowerment predicted 50% of the variability in the innovation climate. Findings of this study suggest that school leaders should invest in empowering teachers through programs that value their perspectives and actively encourage contributions to foster an innovation climate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technological innovations are slowly finding their way to schools as a means of enhancing the management of schools and improving the school environment. The adoption of technology in schools today aims at using technological solutions that may include cloud-based storage. The use of an LMS, artificial intelligence, and data analytics in streamlining daily administration activities that employees perform manually. The use of other technology-enabled tools known as digital solutions to enhance the collaborative ecosystem of schools. Technologization understands cultural transformation as a move towards increasing rationalization for the sake of students, educators, and administrators' sides. The writer specifically looks at the effects of management solutions facilitated by technology on the efficiency of schools. The various types of technologies used and their efficiency levels, and the kinds of challenges that institutions of learning encounter in embracing the use of technology. This research uses both quantitative and qualitative research to investigate the topic of technological implementation in school administration. Online Survey and Telephone questionnaires are given to 50 schools where management systems incorporated technology, and participants included school administrators, teachers, and IT personnel. The survey compares the efficiency of the software in terms of perceived effectiveness, ease of use, cost, and difficulty in using the software. Questionnaires are administered together with interviews aiming at gaining in-depth and comprehensive data arising from the experiences of the various stakeholders. The results of this study have revealed that technology play an important role in changing the management roles of schools through increasing efficiency in accessing and entering data while at the same time increasing efficiency in collaboration. There are factors like costs, the technical nature of the system, and organizational resistance that may hamper complete adoption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is an excert from a doctoral thesis in Education entitled "Perceptions of managers and teachers of Semed Manaus / AM about Integrated School Management (GIDE): a critical analysis". The study aims to identify the effects of GIDE on democratic management in municipal public schools based on the reports from seven managers and eight teachers who work at Semed Manaus. GIDE is a management system that integrates strategic, political and managerial aspects for the educational, aiming to expand the quantitative results of the teaching - learning process of students. However, as a management approach with managerial perspectives that uses control tools, and standardization in all school management and pedagogical activities, it runs counter to the democratic principles established in the National Education Guidelines and Framework Law (LDBEN/9.394/96). This is a qualitative research study, in which semi-structured interviews, which were then transcribed and analyzed using thematic-categorical content analysis. The analysis shows that managers and teachers perceive that the centralizing and inflexible methodology of GIDE impacts on democratic practices in daily school life, creating a culture of compliance with goals, deadlines, and pre-established tasks, with little spaces for divergent thinking amongby school leaders and teachers, who find themselves limited by this management approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents elements of school supervision from the perspective Decolonial, which makes it possible to understand how modern ethics has been an instrument of ideological domination. Also explaining how the relations of material production constitute a conditioning of consciousness and, therefore, a preponderant factor in current Venezuelan educational work. Although the State has tried to be consistent, promoting a quality model - that could constantly and progressively specify the effectiveness and relevance of the teachinglearning processes - ideologically colonial thinking persists. Thus, the harmonious and precise development of the assumed school scheme was entered into. These lines define a study with a methodology inscribed in the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. The investigation has real support in the daily praxis of school work at El Liceo “July 24, 1783” of the Friars of Pantanillo, Cumaná, Sucre State, Venezuela; assuming school management as a central theme, especially with regard to how the supervision and direction of the State is shown in this specific territory; that is, in “the place” where it [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Student socioeconomic segregation is one of the main sources of educational inequity in Argentina. The objective of this paper is to study the explanatory factors of school attendance in privately managed institutions at the secondary level. Furthermore, given the differences in the participation of the private sector by provinces, we particularly aim to compare these determinants to identify possible discrepancies related to geographic location. Some evidence was found that, beyond purchasing power, various social, economic, and cultural characteristics of households are associated with the type of school attended. Moreover, it can be observed that these relationships are not totally homogeneous between the provinces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the Basic Education Act No. 14 of 2013 is to increase professionalism in the administration of public elementary schools by establishing Boards of Management. The purpose of this research is to analyse the effect that Boards of Management policies have on student achievement in public primary schools in the Manga sub-county of Kisii County, Kenya. The study set out to answer several questions about the impact of various factors on students' academic success, including the availability of instructional resources, the quality of the school's physical environment, the quality of the teaching staff, and the effectiveness of the school's management's efforts to motivate its employees. The research was based on the open systems theory and the Path Goal Leadership Theory. The study used a variety of research strategies. Concurrent triangulation, a research strategy that blends quantitative and qualitative data, was used for this investigation. Principals, BOM members, and the Sub County Director of Education made up the study population. Sampling was performed using a stratified random sampling technique. Strata were designated as learning environments. Questionnaires and interview scripts were used to compile the data. The researcher piloted the surveys with two elementary schools in Manga Sub County that have certain demographic and social characteristics with the study area. Pearson's Product Coefficient was used to verify reliability. Co-efficient. If the dependability co-efficient was lower than 0.7, then the instruments would need to be improved. The instruments' validity and reliability were established by having them crafted under the watchful eyes of the supervisors and by consulting with subject-matter experts. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used to analyse the data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the quantitative approaches. Descriptive statistics included measurements of central tendency and dispersion, such as means and standard deviations. Chisquare tests and spearman rank order correlations were used for inferential statistics. Analysing qualitative data required making sense of the responses and contrasting them with prior research. Frequency tables, percentages, and other numerical were used. Ethical considerations were taken into account during the investigation. The vast majority of respondents agreed that their schools' ability to provide necessary teaching and learning resources was facilitated by adhering to a schedule of events. The majority of respondents said that BOM members are capable of accurately forecasting and budgeting for physical infrastructure on their own. All respondents said that those working in BOM were trustworthy because of their moral rectitude and upright character. The research concluded that the Ministry of Education should institute safeguards to guarantee that only qualified individuals serve on public elementary school governing boards. It is imperative that steps be taken to guarantee the exchequer allocates sufficient funds for the purchase of physical infrastructure for public elementary schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Studies conducted on student profiles in academic settings reveal that a significant proportion of students, ranging from 10% to 20% , encounter various forms of stressors that include poverty, trauma, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence . Such stressors will likely manifest as disruptive behaviours within the school environment. This paper focuses on identifying the perceptions of professionals regarding effective behaviour management by considering the relevance of an Attachment Theory perspective (ATP) for students with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. This research is a qualitative study, and the data were collected by conducting key informant interviews with 13 participants who advocate an ATP in understanding and supporting students with challenging behaviours, who were selected purposefully. The participants are professionals who hold various positions related to research, policy, and practice, and the data gathered from them were analysed thematically. The professionals highlighted the need for a greater understanding of the relevance of an ATP in managing challenging behaviour in schools. The main finding to emerge from the interviews is that awareness of an ATP potentially leads to a better understanding of underlying reasons for challenging behaviours in the classrooms, and this awareness helps educators look for the best ways to support students in providing not only an optimum and sustainable classroom environment but also an enjoyable school experience. Moreover, with the help of extra targeted support for students, the school behaviour management system will be more inclusion-oriented rather than exclusion-oriented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using a large administrative dataset of schools in India, we examine the impact of increasing female representation in school management on school performance and children's learning outcomes. Exploiting an education legislation that mandated female representation in school governing committees, we show that participation of females in these committees results in improvement in number of teachers, qualification of teachers and student enrollment. Besides, we provide evidence of positive impact on learning outcomes of children, particularly for girls. We conduct an array of robustness checks to ensure that confounding factors like initial school characteristics, pre-trends are not driving the results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In today's educational situation, the role of the school principal goes far beyond simple administrative activities. He and his team are expected to be visionary leaders capable of creating a conducive environment for students, teachers and parents. This article explores the multifaceted field aimed at organizing and managing school events as an essential tool for promoting collaboration, creativity and community cohesion in educational institutions. The changing expectations of school principals in modern society are identified. Their task is not only to ensure academic excellence but also to help develop an environment that is inclusive, engaging and conducive for all. The article specifies factors affecting the organization of school events. Their social importance is emphasized, as well as their influence in the process of promoting students' communicative and creative skills. Based on an analysis of the pedagogical practice, logistical factors important for the success of the organized event are highlighted, such as careful choice of place, setting a balanced budget, advertising the upcoming event, taking safety measures, involving volunteers, etc. The importance of meticulous planning and coordination between the various participants in organising and implementing school events is emphasized. Of no less importance is the educational factor affecting school events, which is given a special place in the article. The need for their compliance with the goals of the curriculum, their importance for promoting interdisciplinary learning and creating a school culture, a sense of community, of belonging to the institution is emphasized. Based on the empirical research done, including both teachers and students, key findings are made regarding their preferences regarding the entities that should organize the school events, the way it is done and the expectations from their implementation. Students make several suggestions regarding their preferences for how events are organized, as well as their content and expected outcomes. While, teachers are advocating for streamlined event management, easing time constraints and finding a full-time slot for a teacher-organizer of school events. For their part, students emphasize the importance of events tailored to their interests and seamlessly integrated into the school calendar. Empirical research unequivocally emphasizes the importance of students' voice in planning and organizing events, as it enables them to participate in the decision-making process actively and increases their confidence in their abilities, their sense of significance and satisfaction. The article outlines future actions that principals must implement to improve the organization and conduct of school events. Emphasis is placed on the importance of understanding and incorporating diverse perspectives in planning and organizing events, as well as the use of information and communication technologies to improve communication and engagement. After all, the effective organization and management of school events is evidence of the commitment, and responsibility of the school to promote a vibrant and inclusive school community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Most private schools in India fall under the category of Affordable Private School (APS). The paper tries to state, that with growing privatization of education, APS is likely to grow further. But the APS sector has certain problems. The problems are mostly associated with staff-management relationship. The paper opines that if these problems are not addressed properly then the sector may face sustainability problems and may not even grow in spite of huge scope. At the end, the paper tries to suggest some remedies that can help the sector to overcome its problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the relationship between school management, including human resource management and the implementation and use of innovative teaching methods in Arab schools in Israel in the case of students at risk. The quantitative research used a questionnaire which was administrated to 400 teachers from Arab schools situated in the central region of Israel. The results indicate a positive correlation between school management and the use of various innovative teaching methods in Arab Israeli schools dealing with students at risk. In conclusion, the use of innovative teaching methods is influenced by the management of the school including human resource management. Several recommendations for school principals are made. School principals should be promoting a school culture focused of innovation. They should actively involve all school staff categories in the process of innovation of school and provide adequate incentives to stimulate teachers to implement innovative teaching methods in their educational activity. They should also encourage and allocate needed resources for the participation of their school teachers to professional development trainings organized by teachers training centers.

This research investigates headteachers' leadership and management roles and challenges in leading government secondary schools in Sindh, Pakistan. Employing a qualitative hermeneutic phenomenology methodology, forty semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty headteachers. The thematic analysis of the data explored that headteachers were performing several academic and administrative-focused responsibilities, although their involvement was more administrative than academic and entailed more management than leadership. However, headteachers faced enormous challenges in leading and managing their schools. Some critical challenges were a lack of basics in terms of clean water, reliable electricity, and sufficient school furniture. Others included a lack of funds, a shortage of teachers, managing professionally weak teachers, teacher union issues and a lack of authority. Nevertheless, some headteachers were making admirable efforts to address these challenges. This research may open a window to understanding the roles and challenges of headteachers and inform policymakers of how-to better support headteachers in leading their schools successfully in the 21st century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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As a knowledge creator, university professors, acting as principals of primary and secondary schools, are quite different from principals who are selected from front-line teachers at primary and secondary schools. The professor-titled principals, driven by their educational ideal, are pursuing to create an ideal country for their own dreams, rather than for some utilitarian purposes. They have transcended the boundary between ideal and reality. These professors, immersed in the campus atmosphere that advocates democracy and science, make the school management shining with more humanistic spirit, which can also be used in building school culture and improving management. Their professional knowledge has given a theoretical support to school reform, which not just helps them establish their authority, but also lays a solid theoretical foundation for the school management and reform, thus realizing the transformation from theory to reality, and from professor to principle, with the reasonable spirit and strategic approaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research investigates the influence of the whole school approach (WSA) on the education for sustainable development (ESD) practices of teachers in Japan. We focus on understanding how school organizations that facilitate WSA influence teachers' ESD practices in a multifaceted and hierarchical manner. The multilevel analysis, which targeted 683 elementary and middle school teachers in ESD-promoting schools, revealed that the actual working environment may be more important than the school's management system for helping individual teachers implement ESD, and that school-level WSA made a clear contribution to promoting ESD. The research suggests the importance of establishing the environmental conditions, such as the school board and principals' guarantee of basic conditions (e.g., working hours, teaching materials, and an environment where teachers can exercise ownership), so that teachers who are interested in ESD practice can feel secure and assume ownership of ESD activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article discusses the relationship between school management, including human resource management and the implementation and use of innovative teaching methods in Arab schools in Israel in the case of students at risk. The quantitative research used a questionnaire which was administrated to 400 teachers from Arab schools situated in the central region of Israel. The results indicate a positive correlation between school management and the use of various innovative teaching methods in Arab Israeli schools dealing with students at risk. In conclusion, the use of innovative teaching methods is influenced by the management of the school including human resource management. Several recommendations for school principals are made. School principals should be promoting a school culture focused of innovation. They should actively involve all school staff categories in the process of innovation of school and provide adequate incentives to stimulate teachers to implement innovative teaching methods in their educational activity. They should also encourage and allocate needed resources for the participation of their school teachers to professional development trainings organized by teachers training centers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Emotional intelligence, which forms the basis for individuals to cope with emotions effectively, can also contribute to how effectively leaders address the needs of the individuals they serve, how they motivate others, and how they develop a sense of belonging in the workplace. This research aimed to examine the studies on the emotional intelligence of school principals who lead education through systematic analysis and to draw attention to the importance of emotional intelligence in educational management. Studies published in peer-reviewed journals aiming to explore the emotional intelligence of school principals were analyzed. The study results show that research on the emotional intelligence of school principals has increased in recent years; descriptive, correlational, and predictive designs are followed in studies, and self-assessment tools are preferred for data collection. Moreover, there are significant relationships between emotional intelligence and self-efficacy, political skills, workplace happiness, crisis management, and conflict resolution of principals. Principals' emotional intelligence can predict organizational synergy, conflict management, leadership, managing differences, time management, organizational citizenship, and job satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to: (1) describe the level of ethical climate at middle schools, (2) compare the ethical climate at public schools based on teacher-student analysis, public school-private school analysis and district level analysis, and (3) explore findings to gain an intensive understanding of issues within the ethical climate realm at middle schools. Using a mixed-method approach with both quantitative and qualitative components, the research involved 360 participants across four schools (288 students and 72 teachers). Proportional stratified random sampling and a modified questionnaire based on Schulte’s instruments were used for collecting data during the quantitative phase. During the qualitative phase, the data were gathered through focused group discussions (FGDs), involving 20 teachers and 4 school principals. The results showed that the level of ethical climate at middle schools in the region was high at an average score of 3.285 out of 4 (82.125%). Notably, there were discrepancies between teacher and student perspectives. The study confirmed that the perceptions were significantly different between teachers and students and among the four schools. However, no discernible disparity in the ethical climate was found between public and private schools. In the qualitative phase, the study highlighted the imperative of discouraging negative behaviors, specifically teenage delinquency and bullying. Socioeconomic disparities were barriers to student interaction, prompting the recommendation for schools to intensify character building for consistent positive behavior. The promotion of honesty was particularly emphasized to mitigate cheating and bullying.

Occupational health and safety (OHS) services are important for the sustainable development of countries. Education in OHS is needed, specifically in developing countries and schools. Knowledge and awareness about OHS are sparse in low- and middle-income countries. The identification of potential risks and hazards, and their control measures, provide the foundation for a successful safety programme. This paper assesses OHS in schools, in developing countries, and an OHS management framework for schools is established. The methodological steps were to conduct a literature search, identify relevant studies, extract evidence from publications, and synthesise the evidence. The findings provided a basis for the proposed OHS management framework for schools. It was found that OHS are neglected in schools in developing countries, due to insufficient legislation, regulation, and policies. The study recommends that schools and governments work cooperatively to improve OHS. The school management should ensure that a safety culture exists, and health and safety awareness is raised. Schools should also introduce, maintain and develop their OHS activities and built these into their strategic plans, objectives, and policies.

Inevitable disasters pose a concealed threat that school leaders must address to prevent calamity and safeguard lives and assets. This study determined the disaster risk reduction awareness in selected secondary schools, aiming to mitigate current risks and enhance the resilience of vulnerable institutions. This study uses a quantitative approach. The research employed online surveys to gauge disaster risk reduction management among 50 secondary school heads and teachers in Northern Puerto Princesa City, Philippines. The findings revealed a high level of awareness among respondents, highlighting the importance of implementing programs like budget allocation for DRRM activities, student-led hazard mapping, and collaboration with local government units and NGOs. In conclusion, strengthening disaster risk reduction management and fostering partnerships are recommended for secondary schools to enhance preparedness and resilience.

Adaptive resilience, as a theory, is examined from an Islamic perspective in schools that practice the Dayah system in Aceh. This study aims to identify Islamic adaptive resilience in schools that were built after conflicts and natural disasters. The method used in this study is qualitative, employing a case study approach. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation at three schools in Aceh and their foundations in Jakarta. Data analysis was conducted using NVivo. The results demonstrate that Islamic adaptive resilience plays an active role in the post-disaster and post-conflict school recovery processes. The common aspects of Islamic adaptive resilience that were found include learning from experience, strong leadership at both the top and middle levels, collaboration, staff engagement, and well-being. The research recommends that institutions prioritize flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to any problem, as well as a commitment, particularly from the leadership, to the vision and mission that were established from the outset. Building a school with a strong foundation in beliefs and incorporating local culture requires significant attention in order to maintain and operate a creative and harmonious organization. This research contributes to assisting schools in post-conflict and post-disaster areas in developing effective strategies to promote adaptive resilience and enhance their ability to respond to future challenges. Moreover, it may contribute to the broader literature on leadership, organizational resilience, and Islamic values, providing insights into how leaders can integrate Islamic values into their leadership practices to promote organizational resilience in various context.

Las políticas de concentración escolar en España se produjeron entre los años sesenta y ochenta del siglo pasado. Nuestro objetivo es conocer cómo fue el proceso de concentración escolar en España entre las décadas de 1960 y 1980 a partir de entrevistas realizadas a informantes-clave que han vivido la escuela rural y el tránsito hacia las concentraciones. Las políticas concentradoras perjudicaron la vida social rural y la identidad rural, pero lograron una modernización del sistema educativo, contando con instalaciones, servicios e infraestructuras, diversificación y formación del profesorado, ampliación de la oferta formativa y mejoras en la alfabetización y promoción escolar a niveles superiores.

This paper aims to present the views of Greek school principals on whether and how working amid the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic affected principal–teacher relationships. It mainly focuses on the factors that contributed to the quality and course of these relationships. A qualitative methodology was adopted. Data were collected from 57 principals of public primary and secondary schools who answered the open-ended questions of an online questionnaire. Written answers were analyzed using the method of thematic analysis. The analysis revealed that, given the adverse working conditions, principal–teacher relationships were affected to varying degrees and in different ways in each school unit. For forty-seven percent of principals, the relationships remained unaffected; for forty percent, the relationships worsened; and for thirteen percent, they became stronger. It was found that teacher-related factors (attitude towards increased duties/obligations and ability to manage stress and fear), as well as work climate-related factors (communication and interaction, togetherness, and pre-existing work climate) contributed to the course of principal–teacher relations amid the pandemic. The findings provide practical and theoretical implications for school leadership and human resources management in a crisis context.

Inevitable disasters pose a concealed threat that school leaders must address to prevent calamity and safeguard lives and assets. This study determined the disaster risk reduction awareness in selected secondary schools, aiming to mitigate current risks and enhance the resilience of vulnerable institutions. This study uses a quantitative approach. The research employed online surveys to gauge disaster risk reduction management among 50 secondary school heads and teachers in Northern Puerto Princesa City, Philippines. The findings revealed a high level of awareness among respondents, highlighting the importance of implementing programs like budget allocation for DRRM activities, student-led hazard mapping, and collaboration with local government units and NGOs. In conclusion, strengthening disaster risk reduction management and fostering partnerships are recommended for secondary schools to enhance preparedness and resilience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current research aims to develop the management of Inclusion schools in Egypt in light of British experience. It also aims to conduct a comparative analytical study of the management of inclusive schools between British and Egypt, and to reach similarities and differences between the management of inclusive schools between Britain and Egypt and explain that in light of a set of concepts. Relevant social sciences, in order to form an integrated vision that contributes to the development of the administration of inclusive schools in light of British experience. It also aims to identify the effective role of the administration of inclusive schools and improve its role in Inclusion people with disabilities into general education schools. The research also aspires to provide mechanisms for developing and improving Managing Inclusion schools in Egypt in light of British experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]