This study investigates the influence of leadership styles on risk-based decision-making, comparing managerial and leadership approaches at SMAN 1 Karanganyar Demak. As educational environments become increasingly complex, school leaders face challenges that necessitate effective decision-making, particularly in risky situations. The research aims to identify how different leadership styles impact decision outcomes and the involvement of stakeholders. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through surveys and interviews with teachers and school administrators. Findings indicate that transformational leadership significantly enhances decision-making effectiveness compared to traditional managerial approaches. The implications of this study suggest that adopting a transformational leadership style can lead to better engagement and improved risk management in schools, ultimately fostering a more conducive learning environment. This research contributes to the existing literature by addressing the gap in comparative studies of leadership styles in educational settings, providing practical recommendations for school leaders to enhance decision-making processes.

This research examines the aspects of relevance, effectiveness, and impact of children's literature on the development of children in Indonesia. In the ever-evolving digital era, this study investigates how traditional children's literature continues to maintain its significance for contemporary generations. The methodology used includes a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, interviews with education experts, and observations of children's literature consumption patterns. The main findings indicate that classic children's literature maintains its relevance through the transmission of universal values and cultural heritage, as well as through adaptation into contemporary formats. The effectiveness of children's literature is proven in the improvement of literacy skills, emotional development, and social learning. Recent developments in children's literature show innovative trends, including theme diversification and the use of digital platforms. Furthermore, this research reveals the significant influence of children's literature on various aspects of development, including cognitive, emotional, social, and the formation of cultural identity. Children's literature serves as a catalyst in stimulating imagination, enriching vocabulary, and facilitating understanding of emotional complexities and social dynamics.The implications of this study emphasize the importance of integrating diverse children's literature into the education curriculum, as well as collaboration between educators, writers, and other stakeholders to create relevant and impactful content. Recommendations for future research include a deeper exploration of the long-term effects of children's literature exposure on individual development, as well as an investigation into the potential of children's literature in addressing contemporary issues such as digital literacy and global awareness.

The flood that hit Demak district in February 2024 has had a major impact on the life of SMAN 1 Karanganyar students. The aim of this study is to see how the flood affects the psychology of students, as described in the article titled "11 districts in Flood Demak Imbas 6 Tanggul Jebol, 93 Thousand Souls Affected". The study uses critical discourse analysis (CDA), which is combined with the Norman Fairclough approaches.The results show that the flood has caused a variety of psychological impacts on students, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Anxiety is marked by fear, anxiety, and restlessness because of the possibility of flooding happening again. Trauma and depression are marked by bad memories and flashbacks about flood events. According to the analysis carried out in the article detiknews, the flood was described as a tragic and sad event. In this article, words like "burst," "affected," and "displaced" are used to describe unstable circumstances. Besides, photos showing the damage caused by the flood are included. The psychological consequences of the victims, however, are not much mentioned in the articles of DetikNews. This article only mentions that floods can cause trauma and stress, but does not discuss how these psychological impacts can affect students' lives, such as their social relationships and learning outcomes. This study suggests that it is important to pay attention to how flooding affects students' psychology.