<![CDATA[Islamic education in Indonesian madrasahs faces the complex challenge of integrating conservative religious values with modern educational demands. This study aims to analyze the managerial strategies utilized to navigate this integration within the institutional framework of madrasahs. Employing a qualitative multiple case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis across four distinct madrasah typologies, involving principals and teachers. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis and cross-case synthesis. The findings reveal four primary managerial challenges: delayed transition due to resistance from human resources, infrastructure disparities stemming from financial constraints, a lack of training combined with stakeholder fragmentation, and non-integrated management systems. To address these systemic issues, the study identifies four corresponding managerial solutions: facilitating the balanced accommodation of tradition and modernity, optimizing available technology and resources, providing continuous teacher development programs alongside strong stakeholder collaboration, and establishing a unified management system. The study concludes that successful integration requires moving beyond mere curriculum adjustments to implement robust change management and cohesive institutional governance. This study contributes to the discourse on Islamic education by proposing that madrasahs can sustain their religious identity while embracing educational innovation. These insights offer a practical framework for educational leaders and policymakers to modernize institutions effectively.]]>
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