Manajemen Strategik Kepala Sekolah dalam Mewujudkan Mutu Pendidikan (Studi Kasus Multisitus Pada MTs Yusuf Annur dan MTs Unggulan Sabilillah Lamongan, Jawa Timur)

Strategic Management of School Principals in Achieving Education Quality (A Multisite Case Study at MTs Yusuf Annur and MTs Unggulan Sabilillah, Lamongan, East Java)

Manajemen strategik memegang peranan penting dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan, khususnya di lembaga pendidikan Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perencanaan, implementasi, dan evaluasi strategik dalam mendukung mutu pendidikan di MTs Yusuf Annur dan MTs Unggulan Sabilillah, Lamongan. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus multisitus. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perencanaan strategik di kedua madrasah meliputi penyusunan visi, misi, dan program unggulan yang relevan dengan kebutuhan pendidikan. Implementasi strategik dilakukan melalui pendekatan berbasis siswa, optimalisasi teknologi, serta keterlibatan orang tua dalam mendukung proses pembelajaran. Evaluasi strategik dilaksanakan secara berkala dengan melibatkan berbagai pemangku kepentingan, guna memastikan program yang dijalankan sesuai dengan tujuan yang telah ditetapkan. Meskipun menghadapi kendala seperti keterbatasan sumber daya dan keragaman kebutuhan siswa, kedua madrasah berhasil mengatasi tantangan tersebut melalui kolaborasi intensif dan inovasi berkelanjutan. Simpulan penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa penerapan manajemen strategik yang terarah, kolaboratif, dan adaptif memberikan kontribusi terhadap peningkatan mutu pendidikan.

Strategic management plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of education, particularly in Islamic educational institutions. This study aims to analyze strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation in supporting educational quality at MTs Yusuf Annur and MTs Unggulan Sabilillah, Lamongan. The research employs a qualitative method with a multisite case study approach. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings show that strategic planning at both madrasahs includes the formulation of relevant visions, missions, and flagship programs in line with educational needs. Strategic implementation is carried out through student-centered approaches, optimization of technology, and parental involvement in supporting the learning process. Strategic evaluation is conducted periodically, involving various stakeholders to ensure that the programs align with the established objectives. Despite challenges such as limited resources and the diverse needs of students, both madrasahs successfully overcame these challenges through intensive collaboration and continuous innovation. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that the application of welldirected, collaborative, and adaptive strategic management contributes to improving the quality of education