The Role of Historical Sources in Analyzing Trends in the Management of Educational Institutions

The study aimed to examine educational management in the Kyrgyz Republic with a focus on its historical evolution, current trends and key issues in the management of educational institutions. The study analyzed the theoretical foundations of educational management, historical stages of development of educational management in Kyrgyzstan, and conducted a statistical analysis reflecting the dynamics of changes in the higher education system. The methodological basis of the study was the comparative and historical-analytical methods, as well as the analysis of statistical data. Theoretical sources on educational management, archival materials, official regulations and data from the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic were used. This comprehensive approach identified key trends and factors influencing the development of educational management. The results of the study demonstrated that educational management in Kyrgyzstan has undergone several stages of transformation: from the centralized management system of the Soviet era to decentralized models that provide for the autonomy of educational institutions. The study also revealed that educational management in Kyrgyzstan has transformed from a centralized model to a decentralized one with increased autonomy of universities. In recent years, digitalization, strategic planning and international cooperation have become increasingly important. As of the 2023-2024 academic year, there were 58 universities in the country with about 223,000 students, of whom 25% were foreigners. Most foreign students were citizens of Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, China and Turkey.