MANAJEMEN DAN ADMINISTRASI PENDIDIKAN DASAR STUDI DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI KANGGRAKSAN KOTA CIREBON

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of educational management and
administration at SDN Kanggraksan, Cirebon City, as well as to identify the
challenges encountered and the solutions developed in managing the school. Using
a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews, observations, and document
analysis, the study reveals that management and administration operate as
complementary functions. Educational management covers strategic aspects such
as planning, organizing, directing, and controlling school resources, while
administration focuses on operational tasks including recording, documentation,
reporting, and daily technical coordination. However, the implementation still faces
several obstacles, including budget instability caused by sudden program changes,
limited facilities that force the school to implement a learning shift system,
inconsistent staff discipline, and a high administrative workload for teachers. To
address these issues, the school employs rapid responses, collective decision
making, collaborative communication with stakeholders, humanistic approaches for
handling HR issues, and continuous evaluation. The findings indicate that the
effectiveness of school governance depends on the integration of strategic
management and operational administration supported by strong collaboration
among school members. This study highlights the importance of strengthening
managerial and administrative systems to improve the quality, efficiency, and
sustainability of primary education services.