DOI: 10.30828/real.1944828 ISSN: 2564-7261

Effective School Leadership in a Rural School: A Case Study

Irene Moreno-Medina, Marta Camarero-Figuerola
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This study analyses successful educational leadership and school improvement in an early years and primary school. It is a case study based on the International Successful School Principalship Project (ISSPP) methodology, it presents a case study of a rural school in Spain. The main objective is to identify leadership strategies and behaviours associated with school success. The findings indicate that successful leadership practices in this school are characterised by a collaborative approach, effective communication between all educational stakeholders, and a clear and shared pedagogical vision, distributed leadership which encourages the participation of the educational community, and the creation of an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. This study highlights the importance of collaborative leadership as a driver of educational improvement. It also emphasises that successful leadership in rural schools is crucial to promoting equitable and democratic education, reducing inequalities, and strengthening social cohesion to ensure meaningful learning opportunities for all students, regardless of their geographical or socio-economic background.

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