Published 2025-09-15
Keywords
- leadership for learning, school management, management effectiveness, public schools
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Abstract
This study analyzes and compares the perceptions of Chilean public-school principals with varying levels of effectiveness regarding leadership practices aimed at improving learning. The research is structured around four key dimensions of educational leadership: setting direction, redesigning the organization, developing people, and managing the teaching and learning process. The sample consisted of 48 educational establishments belonging to three Local Public Education Services (SLEP). The results show that leaders of highly effective establishments perceive their leadership capabilities more highly, especially in the dimensions of establishing direction and developing people. The findings suggest that collaborative leadership, support for teacher development, and a focus on learning outcomes are valued as key to strengthening educational management.