The Contribution of Collaboration among the Parents, Teachers and Community on Public Secondary Schools Students’Academic Performance in Kibaha District

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The study investigated the contribution of collaboration among parents, teachers and community towards improving academic performance of students in public secondary schools in Kibaha District. The study employed qualitative approach by using case study design with 61 respondents. The instruments used to collect information were interview, focus group discussion, and document review. The collected data were analyzed through content analysis for collected qualitative data. The study highlights the significant impact of collaboration among parents, teachers, and the community on enhancing students’ academic performance in public secondary schools. Effective collaboration facilitates resource mobilization, supports discipline control, and ensures the successful implementation of educational plans. To build on these benefits, schools should reinforce communication channels, actively involve stakeholders in resource and planning efforts, and promote shared responsibility for discipline, while supporting educators with professional development to improve overall educational outcomes.