The Analysis of Management of Schools : Problems and Prospects in Public Secondary Schools in Meru, Kenya

Study sought to establish problems head teachers faced in management of curriculum implementation in schools. Descriptive survey was used and sample of 56 head teachers (74%) was randomly selected from head teachers in the district. Findings indicated that head teachers faced several challenges in school management. Conclusions of the study were that head teachers faced serious challenges in the management of curriculum implementation, physical facilities and material resources, teaching staff personnel and students discipline. Recommendations were that government should help to mitigate situation by releasing funds for free secondary education, early in the beginning of the year and help to provide facilities such as laboratories and equipment. Board of governors and PTA should combine efforts with head teachers to deal with the many challenges of school management.