The madrasa principal is a key element in the education system who plays a strategic role in improving the quality of education. In accordance with regulatory provisions, the principal is responsible for the implementation of educational activities, school administration, the development of educational personnel, as well as the management of facilities and infrastructure. Therefore, the principal is required to possess competencies as an educator, manager, administrator, supervisor, leader, innovator, motivator, and entrepreneur in order to effectively manage the institution. The quality of education itself serves as an indicator of institutional success, which is highly influenced by the quality of management. This study aims to examine the urgency of the principal’s leadership in improving educational quality, analyze the strategies implemented, and identify the leadership style applied. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is conducted through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the principal implements various strategies oriented toward improving educational quality through input, process, and output aspects. Furthermore, the leadership style applied tends to be democratic, as indicated by the involvement of various stakeholders in the decision-making process. Keywords: Leadership, Madrasa Principal, Educational Quality
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