Evidence Review 2024: A Review of Research on the Role of School Leaders in Improving Student Learning Outcomes

This review delves into the impact of school leadership on student learning, especially in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), within developing countries. We explored the following key questions: Is school leadership associated with improved student learning? Which leadership practices promote student learning? How does leadership promote student learning? What factors/conditions enable or hinder school leadership’s impact on student learning?