The article identifies key dimensions of effective leadership for change in historically
disadvantaged, township and rural schools in South Africa. It is based on original case study …

This article offers critical reflections on the first ten years of democracy in post-apartheid
South Africa. Moving between schools and universities, I offer structured reflections from the …

Participative decision-making has increasingly become the agreed-upon model around the
world for the operation of schools, particularly those in the public education systems. A …

According to the literature on school-based management, there are two clear schools of
thought on this issue. One school views school-based management as a positive and …

Abstract The South African Schools Act of 1996 mandates the establishment of school
governing bodies (SGBs) comprising parents, educators and non-educator members of staff …

Active parental involvement (PI) in any child's academic performance is regarded as an
essential aspect to enhance high learner achievement particularly in disadvantaged …

The concept of decentralisation originates from the belief that the state cannot alone control
schools, but should share its power with other stakeholders, particularly those closer to the …

This article investigates budget monitoring and control in township schools in South Africa.
The enactment of the Schools Act 1996 revolutionized school financial management in …

This article focuses on the functionality of school-governing bodies (SGBs) as the voice of
parents in the governance of schools. After nearly sixteen years since the South African …

The effective management of physical resources significantly impacts on the quality of
teaching and learning in schools. The procurement, utilization and maintenance of physical …