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This research is motivated by the importance of achieving the success of the tahfidz program at the Tebuireng 08 Islamic Boarding School in Banten, which faces a number of limitations in strategic management aspects. Therefore, this research focuses on planning, evaluation, and exploration of internal and external factors that have the potential to influence the success of the tahfidz program. The theoretical framework used in this research is the theory of strategic management and the theory of Al-Qur'an memorization, which are considered relevant to understanding the dynamics of the implementation of the tahfidz program in Islamic boarding schools. This research uses a qualitative approach with the aim of digging in depth information related to the strategies, mechanisms, and practices of implementing the tahfidz program at the Tebuireng 08 Islamic Boarding School. The data collection process was carried out through in-depth exploration so that a real picture of the program planning and implementation was obtained. The results of the study indicate that the tahfidz program is implemented through tiered stages starting from the formulation of the institution's vision, mission, and objectives, then translated into the form of a tahfidz program as the main program. The findings of this study confirm that the planning of the tahfidz program at the Tebuireng 08 Islamic Boarding School (Pondok Pesantren Tebuireng 08) adheres to strategic management principles, particularly through a trend-watching mechanism that takes into account the internal and external conditions of the Islamic boarding school. This makes the planning more implementable and focused on achieving the desired goals. Furthermore, the program's success is supported by a continuous evaluation mechanism that allows for dynamic improvements and adjustments. Thus, this study emphasizes that the success of the tahfidz program is determined not only by spiritual aspects, but also by strategic management that is systematic, planned, and adaptive to environmental changes.

This research aims to identify institutional quality, quality improvement strategies, and obstacles faced in the implementation of strategies at MTs Sholatiyah Petir Serang in the 4.0 era. The main focus of the research includes three aspects, namely: 1) institutional quality at MTs Sholatiyah Petir Serang, 2) strategies implemented by madrasah heads to improve institutional quality, and 3) obstacles faced in the implementation of these strategies. The results of the study show that the institutional quality at MTs Sholatiyah Petir Serang has advantages in developing students' character, applying religious values, and utilizing technology in learning activities. However, challenges still arise in terms of human resource management, limited infrastructure, and the ability of teachers and education staff to the rapid development of educational technology. The strategies implemented by madrasah heads in improving institutional quality include the implementation of needs-based personnel management, improving teacher competence through continuous training, optimizing the use of technology in teaching and learning activities, and creating a conducive, collaborative, and competitive school environment. The main obstacles faced include the limited mastery of new technologies, lack of financial resources and infrastructure, and the urgent need for adaptive and innovative leadership. The findings of this study confirm the importance of effective, flexible, and needs-oriented strategies in the 4.0 era in managing educational institutions. By optimizing the quality improvement strategy and overcoming various obstacles, MTs Sholatiyah Petir Serang has the potential to improve institutional quality while strengthening its role as a madrasah that is relevant to the demands of the times.

Curriculum management is a fundamental aspect in the education system that integrates all components of learning to achieve educational goals effectively and efficiently. This article aims to examine the concept, principles, and implementation of curriculum management and evaluate the challenges faced in practice in educational units. With a qualitative approach based on literature studies, this study found that good curriculum management is based on the principles of productivity, democratization, efficiency, and stakeholder involvement. However, obstacles such as lack of teacher competence, limited facilities, and lack of understanding of the curriculum are the main obstacles. Therefore, evaluation and strengthening of teacher capacity and provision of facilities are strategic steps in improving the quality of education through adaptive and contextual curriculum management.

Education is the primary foundation for developing competitive and high-quality human resources; therefore, the management of educational institutions such as schools and madrasahs requires a structured, efficient, and quality-oriented management system. This study aims to examine the implementation of management in the administration of schools/madrasahs, covering the basic concepts of educational management, the role of school principals, stages of implementation, and related strategies. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, with data collected through literature studies from various academic sources. The results show that effective educational management includes an integrated process of planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising all educational resources. The school principal plays a central role as a transformational leader who directs the vision and success of the institution. The implementation process includes stages of socialization, piloting, and dissemination, while the strategies involve school categorization, phased programs, and regulatory strengthening. This entire managerial process is essential in building adaptive, accountable, and high-quality educational institutions.

The research method employed is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques including observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Informants for this study consisted of the school principal, teachers, students, and community members. The research findings indicate the implementation of quality assurance management. First, a plan is developed related to the vision and mission as the goals to be achieved. Second, organization by the Madrasah Quality Assurance Team focuses on quality. Third, implementation involves a series of activities, such as teacher training and the implementation of a structured evaluation system. Fourth, for control, the principal and the QAT (Quality Assurance Team) actively motivate all school elements. Fifth, the guidance phase involves continuous control through periodic monitoring and evaluation of the quality assurance program's implementation, supported by the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) theory. Efforts to enhance trust include an emotional approach, offering programs that align with community needs, and consistently providing updates on student progress through social media

Financial management in educational institutions in schools is something very important in supporting the quality of education. To realize quality education, professional financial management is needed, so that problems related to school finances can be managed effectively and as efficiently as possible to support a quality learning process. The purpose of this study is to find out how to apply financial management in educational institutions in SD Negeri 17 Cegek. The data collection techniques used in this study were through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique uses descriptive analysis. The results of the analysis show that SD Negeri 17 Cegek has implemented professional financial management and in accordance with theory, namely implementing education financing planning, education financing sources, implementation or implementation of education financing, accountability and evaluation of education financing. With these results, overall activities related to financial management management at SD Negeri 17 Cegek are in accordance with the regulations set by the government.

Education is a crucial process in shaping character and developing students' potential holistically, including the religious aspect, which is essential to instill from an early age. This study is motivated by the importance of educational management in systematically implementing religious character formation, particularly at Raudhatul Athfal Pesantren Ilmu Quran (PIQ) Sangatta Utara. The purpose of this research is to identify students' religious character, the implementation of educational management, and the challenges faced in forming religious character at RA PIQ. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants in this study were the principal and teachers at RA PIQ. The data analysis technique used is the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data display, and verification. The findings indicate that religious character formation is carried out systematically through collaboration between the school and parents, using learning approaches, routine practices, and extracurricular programs. The implementation of management is based on the theories of Mazmanian and Sebastier as well as Nawawi's concept, integrated with the Merdeka Curriculum and the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5). Despite challenges, active parental involvement and teacher diversity serve as key supporting factors.

The purpose of this observation was to determine how effective teaching with the lecture method combined with the Socrative application is in improving the understanding of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum among grade VIII students of SMP Tunas Utama. One of the main results of this study is the active involvement of students and the application of technology in the PAI learning process. Planning, implementation, observation, and reflection are two main elements of the applied methodology, known as classroom action learning (CAR). The tools used include observation sheets, comprehension tests, and questionnaires for student responses. The results of the study showed that the application of the Socrative method was able to improve interaction between students, learning motivation, and understanding of religious concepts. This increase can be seen from the increase in average scores and learning completeness from the first period to the second period. In this way, the combination of the flipped learning method with interactive technology such as Socrative has succeeded in improving the quality of learning in the PAI subject.

This study examines the application of management psychology approach as a strategy to improve the effectiveness of learning and performance of educators in Indonesia. Using descriptive-analytical qualitative methods, this study explores how factors such as work motivation, leadership, and stress management contribute to creating a conducive educational environment. Literature analysis and empirical findings reveal that increasing educator motivation through rewards, feedback-based evaluation, and the implementation of transformational and participatory leadership can significantly increase work enthusiasm and innovation in the learning process. In addition, balanced workload management and the provision of work welfare programs have been shown to help reduce stress levels and improve the psychological well-being of educators. The results of this study provide recommendations for educational institutions to integrate the principles of management psychology into human resource management policies in order to achieve continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning.

In order to meet the difficulties of digital transformation and contemporary market dynamics, organizational innovation is essential.  The main concerns of organizational innovation are discussed in this article, along with obstacles such a lack of digital skills, high implementation costs, change aversion, and inflexible company culture.  A literature review using a qualitative methodology is the research strategy employed to examine sources pertaining to innovation, drivers, and inhibitors.  The findings demonstrate that technological integration, flexible leadership, a positive company culture, and efficient human resource management (HRM) procedures are all necessary for innovation to succeed.  Islamic principles like accountability (amanah), consistency (istiqamah), and honesty (shiddiq) also support the innovation culture. According to the article's conclusion, responsive HRM, adaptive culture, and controlled innovation can all help organizations become more resilient and competitive in the digital age.    

This study aims to identify and analyze the strategies implemented by the head of administration in improving the quality of administrative services at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Laboratorium, Jambi City. Improving the quality of institutional administrative services aims to support the overall quality of the madrasah. Based on national education standards set by the Ministry of Education and Culture, good school quality must also be reflected in the aspect of administrative services. Therefore, the leadership role of the head of administration is very important in designing and implementing strategies that support the achievement of the institution's vision and goals. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach from an educational perspective. The main objectives of this study are to explore the process of strategic planning, implementation, strategy evaluation, and supporting and inhibiting factors in improving administrative services. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used include data reduction, data presentation, and verification, with data validity guaranteed through triangulation of sources, methods, and data. The results of the study indicate that the planning strategy used by the head of administration focuses on the principle of "the sooner the better," through friendly, innovative service, process simplification, service acceleration, and planning the use of ABK (Workload Analysis) guidelines. The strategy implementation is carried out in an integrated manner through regular meetings, active coordination with the head of the madrasah, the use of digital applications, and an effective work system. Evaluations are carried out daily by the head of the madrasah directly or online via WhatsApp, and using SWOT analysis to assess service progress. Supporting factors include staff training, open communication, and regular evaluations. Meanwhile, the main inhibiting factor is the shortage of administrative staff, which causes an excessive workload on the head of administration who also has teaching duties.

The role of school administration is very important in carrying out the basic functions of Islamic educational institutions. School administration as the center for managing teaching and learning activities also covers various fields ranging from resource management, financial management, to planning and implementing academic policies. This research aims to identify the role of school administration in improving the operational effectiveness and quality of Islamic education. The method used in this research is library research, which aims to collect, analyze and compile information from various literary sources in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the topic being researched. The data analysis technique used is descriptive-qualitative, with the aim of describing and interpreting information obtained from the literature. This research shows that the role of school administration is very important in improving the operational effectiveness and quality of Islamic education. Good administration includes technical management, creating an environment that supports the moral and spiritual development of students. With effective implementation, it is hoped that schools will be able to provide Islamic education that is not only of academic quality, but can also shape students' character in accordance with Islamic values. It is hoped that this research can become a reference for policy makers and Islamic education practitioners in formulating better management strategies, so as to improve the overall quality of Islamic education.

Improving the quality of education in madrasahs is a strategic issue in enhancing the competitiveness of Islamic education in the global era. However, the implementation of quality management in madrasahs is often not yet systemically and sustainably integrated. This article aims to examine the application of Total Quality Management (TQM) in madrasah quality management and to formulate a conceptual model suited to the context of Islamic education in Indonesia. This study employs a qualitative approach using a library research method, with data collected from a range of relevant and up-to-date academic literature. The data were analyzed using content analysis to identify key concepts, theoretical relationships, and best practices in applying TQM within the madrasah environment. The findings reveal that the success of TQM implementation is influenced by transformational leadership of the madrasah principal, participation of all stakeholders, adoption of the CIPP evaluation model, and the internalization of Islamic values. This article proposes a TQM-based madrasah quality management model that is both contextual and applicable. It offers a theoretical contribution to the development of quality systems in Islamic education and recommends further field research to empirically validate the proposed model.

The digital era has brought major changes to various aspects of life, including in the world of education. One of the main challenges that has emerged is how to shape the character of the younger generation amidst the flow of information that is so fast, free, and uncontrolled. The negative influence of social media, the decline in direct social interaction, and weak control over digital content consumed by students are serious obstacles in the implementation of character education. This article discusses these challenges while offering strategies that can be implemented by educators, parents, and educational institutions. The strategies outlined include the wise integration of technology in character learning, strengthening the role of the family as the first and foremost educational environment, and the importance of role models and consistency of moral values in everyday life. Through an adaptive, collaborative, and sustainable approach, character education can remain the foundation in forming a generation that is not only intellectually intelligent, but also has integrity, responsibility, and noble character in the digital era.

This study aims to describe the marketing strategy applied by Pondok Pesantren Tahfidzul Qur'an Darul Ulum Khulafaur Rosyidin in improving the image of the institution and attracting public interest in pesantren education. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out descriptively qualitative, with data validity testing through credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability tests. The results showed that the marketing strategy is carried out through determining the target market tailored to the needs of the community, determining the competitive position with other institutions, as well as the marketing mix through social media promotions, brochures, superior religious activities, and active involvement of all school components including alumni. The implementation of this marketing strategy has proven effective in increasing the number of new students and forming a positive image of the institution. Excellent programs such as Tahfizhul Qur'an become the main attraction of the pesantren. Thus, a planned marketing strategy that involves all elements of the school is very important in increasing public trust in pesantren educational institutions.

The expository learning strategy in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) remains relevant as a classical Islamic scholarly heritage but requires creative transformation to address digital-age challenges. This article examines the implementation of expository strategies through literature study, analyzing philosophical foundations, effectiveness, contemporary challenges, and innovation models. The research reveals that expository strategies are effective for normative PAI materials but face complex challenges including shifting cognitive patterns of digital natives, decentralization of knowledge authority, and technological disparities. Various innovative models (interactive, contextual, multimedia, reflective) offer solutions by integrating traditional expository strengths with modern approaches. The study concludes that successful implementation requires paradigmatic reconstruction through "pedagogical ijtihad" balancing Islamic scholarly authenticity with 21st-century learning needs. PAI teachers must master three core competencies: depth of religious knowledge, pedagogical sophistication, and technological literacy. 

Being a teacher is a noble task because it has an important role in educating the nation and shaping the character of the new generation, because the micro teaching program is important to prepare students to become professional educators. This article aims to examine the Role of Field Supervisors in Increasing the Effectiveness of the Micro Teaching Program of the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Al-Qur'an Science University, Wonosobo. The study was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method on 35 DPLs who guided 409 students in the micro teaching program. The results of the study indicate that DPLs have an important role in the effectiveness of the microteaching program by coordinating planning, implementation and reporting with the Committee, Faculty, and students, in order to ensure a significant impact for each party. In addition, student readiness and involvement appear as mediators in this relationship. These findings influence students and universities to try to enrich learning methods and strategies. Future studies can explore additional variables that further optimize the impact of multiple approaches and micro teaching on students' readiness to undergo the PPL program.

This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic education management in fostering religious moderation in schools. Amid the challenges of globalization and technological advancement, Islamic education faces the need to reflect values of moderation, tolerance, and inclusivity. The research method employed is a literature study with a qualitative narrative approach, evaluating previous studies related to this topic. The findings indicate that effective Islamic education management can be a strategic instrument in instilling moderation values through curriculum, policies, and learning practices. However, the implementation of religious moderation still faces obstacles, such as the lack of systematic managerial strategies and institutional challenges. This study recommends the development of a more specific and structured Islamic education management model to support religious moderation in schools. Thus, it is expected to create an inclusive and harmonious educational environment capable of shaping students' moderate and tolerant character.

It is about the importance of leadership of the madrasah headmaster in developing religious culture at the MA Nurul Huda al. This leadership aims to develop the existing of religious culture in the madrasah environment.The objectives of this study are 1) Describing the leadership of the madrasah headmaster in developing religious culture 2) Describing the supporting and inhibiting factors of the headmaster's leadership in developing a religious culture 3) Describing the results of the development of religious culture through the leadership of the head of madrasah.This study is a field research, which is conducted directly with the object of research and the data collection is carried out in the field. With this descriptive qualitative research, the researcher tries to reveal the implementation of the leadership of the madrasah headmaster in developing a religious culture in MA Nurul Huda al-Banat Situbondo. The result of this study is the leadership of the madrasah headmaster in developing religious culture in madrasah is to carry out the leadership role of the headmaster, namely as an educator, manager, administrator, supervisor, leader, innovator, and motivator. The supporting factors are the existence of facilities and infrastructure that support religious activities and the existence of teachers who have deep religious knowledge. The inhibiting factor is that the environment still considers madrasah to be less prestigious than public schools in general, a lack of understanding of the development of religious culture, the lack of role models given by teachers, the influence of technological culture, and the absence of training given by the head of madrasah to teachers in the implementation of religious culture.

This study aims to examine the implementation of an Islamic-based curriculum at SMP IT Insan Mandiri in Sukabumi City. The Islamic-based curriculum is expected to integrate religious values into the learning process to shape students' character, excelling in both religious and academic aspects. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method involving observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection techniques. The findings show that the Islamic-based curriculum at SMP IT Insan Mandiri has been implemented effectively, although there are some challenges, such as limited resources and teacher training. Overall, the implementation of this curriculum has successfully contributed to shaping students' character by enhancing their understanding of Islamic values and applying them in daily life. This study is expected to contribute to the development of religious-based education in Islamic schools.Keywords: Implementation of Islamic-based curriculum, SMP IT Insan Mandiri, faith-based education, student character, implementation challenges, educational development.)