The Role of Educational Leadership in Fostering a Positive School Culture and Enhancing Teacher Retention

Abstract

This study investigates the role of educational leadership in fostering a positive school culture and enhancing teacher retention. Positive school culture, characterized by shared values and supportive relationships, is crucial for creating conducive learning environments. Teacher retention is a global concern, and various factors, including leadership practices, influence it. The study explores these dynamics from a global perspective, examining initiatives in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Africa. Leadership styles such as transformational and distributed leadership, professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, teacher autonomy, and well-being initiatives are identified as common threads in fostering positive school cultures and enhancing teacher retention globally.