International Journal of Arts and Humanities

A Diagnostic Framework for School Administration and National Development

Abstract The framework of school administration emphasize all aspects of school management that is aimed at achieving excellence in school performance and administration both in terms  decision-making process, governance and preparation of teachers and students. The paper reviewed and reflects on how these practices can contribute to the larger purposes of education in a democratic society. While pursuing the purposes advanced in the framework for school administration, the paper highlighted the  school tasks administers and the need to be flexible in the implementation of school policies and programmes. The paper concluded by identifying characteristics behaviours expected of a good school administrator among which is to be passionate about connecting with teachers and students and suggested that school administrators should update their career with the current trend of administrative styles

Keywords: School Administration, National Development, Educational Administration