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TALIS 2024
The value of school principals
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In 2024, 280 000 teachers across 55 education systems shared their views on the leadership of 17 000 principals. The Value of School Principals in TALIS 2024 explores who valued principals are, where they work, what they do and how they can be supported.
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Valued principals focus on instruction and engagement with students, parents and the community
School principals who keep teaching and learning at the centre of their work are highly valued by teachers. They use school and classroom assessment results to inform teacher appraisal, follow appraisal with teacher development plans, observe classroom teaching, provide feedback to teachers and support collaborative decision making. Principals who engage with students, parents and the local community are also perceived as stronger leaders. However, trends in the use of these leadership practices are mixed. For example, student participation in school decision making grew in most education systems between 2018 and 2024, while principals’ use of school and classroom results in teachers’ formal appraisal declined over the period.
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The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) is a forum and knowledge hub for data, analysis and best practices in public policy. We work with over 100 countries across the world to build stronger, fairer and cleaner societies – helping to shape better policies for better lives.