STRATEGIC PATHWAYS TO ENHANCING GOVERNANCE EFFICIENCY IN GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
Educational management, strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, instructional mentorship, digital transformation, key performance indicators (KPIs), socio-emotional climate, inclusive environment, school governance.Abstract
This article examines priority areas for enhancing the governance efficiency of general education schools amidst global and digital transformations. The research explores a transition from rigid administrative monitoring toward an agile, strategic leadership model that maximizes human capital. Within a systemic framework, the author details six foundational pillars of modern school administration: strategic leadership, data-driven management, instructional mentorship, financial sustainability, socio-emotional well-being, and digital transformation. The study highlights that integrating artificial intelligence and empirical metrics (KPIs) mitigates bureaucracy and ensures organizational proactivity. Furthermore, within Uzbekistan's educational landscape, harmonizing these dimensions transforms schools into innovative, high-performing intellectual hubs. Ultimately, a leader's strategic vision, coupled with collective solidarity, serves as the primary mechanism for sustainable academic advancement.
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