GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP IN UZBEKISTAN’S PRESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS: A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE
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Presidential Schools, governance, gifted education, autonomy, innovation, Uzbekistan.Abstract
This paper examines the governance and leadership model of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Schools, launched in 2019 to educate gifted students. The study highlights merit-based admissions, integration of national and Cambridge curricula, professional teacher training, and digital innovation. Comparative insights from Finland, Singapore, Kazakhstan, and the U.S. show both opportunities and challenges. The findings suggest Presidential Schools serve as pilot institutions for broader education reform, promoting autonomy, accountability, and innovation.
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