Leadership approaches influence academic success in South African schools, highlighting the role of instructional leaders.
School principals are no longer seen only as managers and administrators but are expected to be instructional leaders' - the facilitators of teaching and learning activities where the emphasis is placed on academic success. South African secondary schools function in disparate socioeconomic conditions, and principals in each distinct context face challenges that may require different leadership and management approaches. These challenges must be overcome while quality educational outcomes are strived for.
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