Review article
https://doi.org/10.15516/cje.v19i1.2214
Efficient School Management at the Local Level
Vesna Kovač
; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Rijeka
Ksenija Rukavina Kovačević
; Archdiocese of Rijeka
Branko Rafajac
; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Rijeka
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to develop theoretical framework that can be applied in the analysis and empirical research on school management efficiency in the Croatian context. The paper contains explanations of significant dimensions based on which it is possible to monitor the practice of school management at the local level, and provides discussions regarding modalities of measures for strengthening school and student capacities that are implemented in certain local self-governments. A review of available data reveals that investment priorities of local self-government units in various types of interventions significantly vary in different local environments and that the possibility of investing in programmes that are thought to be connected with strengthening the achievements of schools and students depends on how developed the existing material prerequisites for the smooth operation of schools are. Guidelines for using efficient support mechanisms in cooperation between local management authorities (school founders) and school institutions are also analysed and proposed.
Keywords
education policy; managing the education system; school efficiency; school management; school principals
Hrčak ID:
179511
URI
Publication date:
29.3.2017.
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