Equity-Oriented Leadership in Elementary Education: Sustaining Inclusive Practices for Diverse Learners

This study investigated the effectiveness of equity-oriented leadership (EOL) in fostering and sustaining inclusive educational practices within public elementary schools in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Specifically, the research assessed EOL across five core dimensions-culturally responsive leadership, inclusive decision-making, equitable resource allocation, advocacy for marginalized learners, and community engagement-to determine their relationship with sustainable inclusive practices, including differentiated instruction, inclusive curriculum design, support services, and gender and cultural sensitivity. Employing a quantitative descriptive-correlational design, data were collected from 120 respondents, comprising teachers, school heads, and key educational personnel, using structured Likert-scale questionnaires. Statistical analyses revealed that EOL is highly evident across all dimensions, with culturally responsive leadership and advocacy for marginalized learners emerging as the most significant drivers of sustained inclusivity.

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