Community Participation in School Improvement Program (SIP): The Case of Addis Ketema Sub city Secondary Schools
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2025-05
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Abstract
This study examines community participation in school improvement program (sip): the case of
Addis Ketema sub-city secondary schools. Using a mixed research approach with descriptive
research designs, data were collected from 377 participants selected through random, stratified,
and purposive sampling from a population of 21,236. The data were analyzed using SPSS 26,
applying descriptive statistics using questionnaire, interview and document review instruments
for collecting data. The findings revealed that while parents were actively involved in program
implementation, they felt excluded from decision-making. Teachers experienced moderate
engagement but desired greater involvement, and students felt largely disconnected from SIP
activities. Principals and supervisors, however, showed strong participation in decision-making,
planning, and monitoring processes. The study concluded that the active involvement of parents,
teachers, students, principals, and supervisors is crucial for improving education quality.
However, resource constraints, administrative burdens, and barriers such as limited
opportunities for decision-making, communication issues, and financial challenges hinder
effective participation. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends increasing parental
involvement in decision-making through regular meetings, enhancing teacher inclusion in
planning, providing leadership training for principals, promoting collaborative leadership, and
creating more opportunities for student engagement and leadership roles. The study suggests
further research and policy makers to work and implement on diverse participation levels,
including longitudinal studies and exploring communication strategies to engage
underrepresented groups in SIP activities.
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community participation, school improvement program, Addis Ketema sub-city, educational stakeholders, parental involvement