International research has shown that the quality of school leadership and management
(SLM) is important for teaching and learning, particularly in schools where there is acute
resource deprivation. This article explores the relationship between leadership and
academic achievement in South African secondary schools with varying socio-economic
conditions. The study is based on data from 12,154 South African Grade 9 learners, 334
mathematics teachers and 292 principals who participated in the 2015 Trends in …

School leadership and local learning contexts in South Africa School leadership and local
learning contexts in South Africa Dr Tia Linda Zuze and Dr Andrea Juan QERC,
Stellenbosch 12/09/2019 Changing principal role in South Africa Management and
Implementing administration policies and programmes Improving teaching and learning
Why school leadership matters•“Key delivery agents”•“Most importan.[...] disorder and lack of
discipline• Lack of academic readiness Conceptual Framework Instructional leadership …