The Influence of School Principals’ Leadership and Teachers’ Performance on Students’ Learning Achievement at SDN 27 Banyuasin

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This study aims to analyze the influence of principal leadership and teacher performance on students’ academic achievement at SDN 27 Banyuasin 1. The research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The sample consisted of teachers and students who were selected using proportional sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and documentation, and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The findings revealed that principal leadership had a positive and significant effect on teacher performance, while teacher performance also positively influenced students’ academic achievement. Furthermore, principal leadership indirectly affected student achievement with teacher performance as a mediating variable. These results indicate that the principal’s role as an instructional leader is crucial in creating an effective learning environment and enhancing teacher motivation and professionalism. Therefore, improving leadership quality and teacher performance can directly contribute to better student learning outcomes at SDN 27 Banyuasin 1.