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    School Governance Systems and Academic Performance: A Case study of Primary School in East Division of Lira City, Northern Uganda
    (Lira University, 2022) Olipa, Joel; Dr. Ejang, Marry (PhD)
    Background: The study was on school governance systems and academic performance of primary schools in Lira City East Division, Lango sub-region. Lira City was selected for the study because it is the education capital of sub-region. The purpose of the study was to examine the contribution of school governance system to academic performance of primary pupils in primary leaving examinations. Methods: The study used a correlational design, employing both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection. A total of 8 primary schools participated in the study. The sample size of this study was 200 (Two hundred) respondents, determined by census. The data was analyzed using chi-square statistic, correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression model. The chi square correlation was used to test the relationship between school governance systems as independent variables and academic performance as dependent variables while linear regression was to check the effect of the independent variables on the dependent variables. Findings: The findings indicate that the office of School head-teacher has significant effect on performance as indicated that School management committee (SMC) also had significant positive effect on performance. However, the study revealed that parents Techers Association (PTA) and school prefectural bodies do not have significant effect on academic performance. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study was that management committee and office of the head teacher play important roles in academic performance of pupils. Recommendation: Based on the findings, the study recommends a deliberate, structured and capacity building programs for members of parent Teacher Association to give the capacity to plan, budget and ensure prudent use of school resources. Regular leadership trainings for school prefects is required to enable them create a link between the administration and the pupil’s body Keywords: School Governance Systems, and Academic Performance
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    Stakeholders’ Participation and Academic Performance among Pupils in Abako Sub-County: Alebtong District
    (Lira University, 2023) Elepu, Catherine; Acanga, Alfred
    Background: The main thrust of this study was to determine the effect of stakeholders’ participation on academic performance of pupils in Abako Sub County; Alebtong District. Three specific objectives guided the study namely; to examine the effect of stakeholders’ participation in planning of school activities on the academic performance of pupils in Abako Sub County, Alebtong District, to establish the effect of stakeholders’ participation in the implementation of school activities on academic performance in Abako Sub County, Alebtong District and to assess the effect of stakeholders’ participation in monitoring of school activities on academic performance in Abako Sub County, Alebtong District. Methods: The study adopted a cross sectional survey design with a mixed method approach. Structured questionnaires were developed by the researcher for data collection from 142 respondents. Frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviations were used to describe the variables while correlation analysis and regression analysis were used to determine the relationship and effect respectively. Findings: The results from the study revealed that stakeholders’ participation in monitoring (p=0.015, β=0.326) and participation in implementation (p=0.23, β=0.334) significantly affect academic performance of pupils in Alebtong District. However, jointly, planning, implementation and implementation account for 63.4% variation of all the possible factors that are likely to account for pupils’ academic performance in Alebtong District (Adjusted R2=0.634). Conclusion: Therefore, it was concluded that stakeholders’ participation contributes to pupils’ academic performance. Recommendation: The study therefore recommends that school authorities should continue their efforts to encourage parents and other significant stakeholders to take interest and participate in education matters at schools. Keywords: Stakeholders, Stakeholders’ Participation and Academic Performance