Stakeholder Engagement and School-Community Relationships in Educational Management

Stakeholder engagement and school–community relationships are fundamental to effective educational management. This article examines the conceptual, theoretical and practical dimensions of stakeholder engagement within school–community contexts, drawing on social capital and participatory governance perspectives. It demonstrates how inclusive and culturally responsive collaboration enhances educational quality, institutional accountability and sustainability. The article further interrogates cultural values, ethical norms and shared responsibility, while critically addressing challenges such as power asymmetries, communication barriers and capacity constraints, and proposing evidence-informed management strategies.