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    Assessment of School Community Participation for Quality Education in Primary Schools of Lemi Kura Sub-City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-07) Misrak Abate; Jeilu Oumer
    This study aims to highlight critical issues impacting the quality of primary school education, focusing on systemic challenges such as resource scarcity, limited stakeholder engagement, and ineffective school improvement programs. By employing both qualitative and quantitative methods, the research utilizes primary and secondary data collected through random and purposive sampling techniques. Key findings reveal significant challenges, including shortages of materials and funding, a lack of collaboration and self-evaluation, high principal turnover, teacher resistance, inadequate facility maintenance, and critically low parental and community involvement in school governance and improvement planning. Notably, 76.7% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with resource availability, which significantly affects educational quality. Additionally, 83.3% raised concerns about insufficient collaboration, while high principal turnover (68.9%) obstructs effective program implementation. Furthermore, 58.9% of participants highlighted inadequate community engagement, emphasizing the necessity for improved stakeholder involvement in decision-making processes. In conclusion, the study emphasizing the urgent need to address these challenge to enhance the quality of primary education. To this end, it recommends a multi-dimensional strategy that includes increased funding and resource allocation, fostering stakeholder collaboration through regular meetings, and leadership development to reduce turnover. Additionally, redesigning the school improvement program with teacher input and support from local authorities is essential. The strategy further advocates for enhanced training in skills and values, facility maintenance initiatives to boost staff commitment, and increased community involvement through volunteer programs and parent workshops. Mechanisms to improve parental engagement in governance, such as active parent-teacher associations and improved communication, are also critical for fostering a more inclusive educational environment. Keywords: education quality, stakeholder engagement, school improvement, resource allocation