Abstract:

The aim of this study is leadership and educational management in schools: identifying best practices for successful school management. While determining the methodology of this study, phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research techniques, was preferred. In this context, 13 teachers were included in the study through convenience sampling method. A semi-structured interview form consisting of 3 questions was preferred as a data collection tool. The data obtained were evaluated by content analysis. Teachers' statements emphasize that successful school management and leadership can have positive effects on student achievement and emphasize important issues that need to be considered in this field. These issues include lack of communication, resource constraints, student behavior problems, assessment pressure, increased workload, lack of participation in decision-making, impact of educational policies, lack of professional development, conflict management, and student diversity. To overcome these challenges, greater collaboration, training, support and the role of leaders are emphasized.

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