Transformational leadership plays a crucial role in educational reform by inspiring teacher innovation and motivation, and driving school development and transformation. Currently, China's K12 education is undergoing a period of significant change, and transformational leadership can greatly assist K12 schools in navigating this transformation. This study systematically collects, organizes, and analyzes research on transformational leadership to explore educational reform in China's K12 education context, the theoretical concepts of transformational leadership, and how it has been implemented in recent years. The paper investigates the challenges faced, strategies employed, and the selection of theoretical frameworks in the practical application of transformational leadership in Chinese K12 schools. This research lays the groundwork for future studies in China.
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