September 10, 2025Education SciencesOpen Access

Educational (De)Centralization and School Leadership in Chile

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The article reveals that reforms intended to increase school autonomy actually reinforce centralization through policy alignment.
Key reforms include the New Public Education initiative, which aims to support school leadership but limits principal autonomy.
Historical policies transitioning responsibilities from the government to local municipalities have created a quasi-market model for education.
High-stakes performance assessments impose limits on principals' decision-making autonomy, impacting their leadership effectiveness.

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CMCarmen MontecinosPontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso RLRobinson LiraMinisterio de Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana

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This review examines school autonomy and leadership measures in Chile, suggesting a paradox of centralization. Educational reforms aim to enhance principal responsibilities but often impose strict compliance.

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Montecinos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23d81b210217d6478ddb2 https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15091173

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Educational (De)Centralization and School Leadership in Chile

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Educational (De)Centralization and School Leadership in Chile

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