Leadership Analysis in Educational Management

This study aims to analyze the leadership of the school principal in managing education at SDN

017 Pulau Lawas. The research focuses on identifying how the principal plans, organizes,

implements, and evaluates educational management within the school environment. This study

employed a qualitative descriptive method to obtain an in-depth understanding of leadership

practices. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving

the principal and teachers. The data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and

conclusion drawing techniques. The results of the study indicate that the principal plays a

significant role in improving the effectiveness of educational management through systematic

planning, clear division of tasks, coordinated implementation of programs, and continuous

evaluation. Supporting factors include leadership competence, collaboration among teachers,

and a supportive school environment, while inhibiting factors include limited facilities and

external policy constraints. This study is expected to contribute to the development of

educational leadership practices and serve as a reference for improving the quality of school

management.

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