Challenges faced by school administrators in school management

This study aimed to examine the challenges school administrators in Kepez district of Antalya faced in their communication with teachers and the solutions they found to these challenges. The research was carried out in the Kepez district of Antalya and involved seven school principals. It is a qualitative study using phenomenological design and maximum variation sampling technique. The findings of the research indicated that school principals primarily focused on their legal responsibilities, strived to fulfill their managerial duties using available resources, and placed importance on the structure based on tasks and responsibilities. While struggling with limited resources and bureaucratic obstacles, principals developed various strategies to establish effective communication with teachers and maintained their motivation. However, the research also revealed that the process of making the school climate contributing to to learning and teaching was not given sufficient importance or was overshadowed by other structural and material issues. This situation might negatively affect student achievement and teacher satisfaction. In conclusion, school administrators should continuously develop both their managerial skills and communication strategies to adapt to these significant transformations in education.