In most studies, "trust" has been identified as an essential factor in the success of schools. The trust relationship between individuals and groups is the basis for maintaining the regular social order, while trust is the glue for promoting solidarity and group integration. However, the increasing complexity of interpersonal relationships in the school community means that building trust relationships in schools is not easy. The purpose of this article is to analyze how successful principals build trust between principals, teachers, parents and students, as well as possible challenges and positive effects on academic achievement. It shows that Successful principals create an optimistic learning environment by encouraging and supporting teachers, parents and students to participate actively in school activities. Although there are many challenges in the process of building trust in schools, most studies show that building trust in schools has a positive impact on academic achievement.

Meixue Gao. Trust Leadership in Schools: Its Role, Challenges, and Impact. Frontiers in Educational Research (2026), Vol. 9, Issue 3: 137-146. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2026.090320.

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