Journal of Educational Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)

Strategic Implementation of Public Relations Management in Strengthening School Branding and Enhancing Public Trust in Islamic Primary Education

Muhammad Taufiq (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Terpadu Yogyakarta)
Diningrum Citraningsih (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Terpadu Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of public relations management in enhancing school branding within an Islamic primary education institution. The research focuses on the execution of public relations functions, communication strategies, supporting and inhibiting factors, and their contribution to shaping the school’s image. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving the school principal as the main informant. The data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The findings indicate that public relations management has not been systematically organized and still tends to function administratively rather than strategically. Although the school has implemented various communication strategies with parents and the community through meetings and social media, school branding is primarily strengthened by flagship programs and institutional achievements. The study implies that strengthening organizational structure, communication planning, and human resources in public relations management is essential to develop sustainable and competitive school branding.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jemr

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools ...