Rethinking Educational Management:Preparing Leaders for Global Sustainabilityand Ethical Challenges in a Digital Era

The modern educational landscape is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements and global interconnectivity, presenting both opportunities and challenges for educational management. These changes demand a reevaluation of educational leadership to address the complexities of a digital and interconnected world. Leaders must now manage organizational systems while integrating sustainability and ethics into decision-making. This paper reviews recent literature to explore the evolution of educational management in the digital era. It highlights the need for innovative frameworks to equip leaders with the skills required to address technological integration, digital equity, and ethical concerns surrounding data and AI use in education. Additionally, the review stresses the importance of embedding sustainability as a core principle in educational leadership, considering environmental, societal, and institutional impacts. By examining the intersections of globalization, technology, ethics, and sustainability, this study offers strategies for preparing future leaders to thrive in increasingly complex educational environments. It also discusses implications for policy, training programs, and organizational practices, contributing to the ongoing redefinition of educational leadership in a rapidly changing world.