Good Governance and Educational Practices as Drivers of Livelihood Enhancement in Private School Communities in the Central Mindanao Mission, Bukidnon

This study examined the influence of good governance and educational practices on livelihood sustainability among private school communities in the Central Mindanao Mission, Bukidnon. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data were collected from 119 respondents, including school administrators and teachers, through a structured survey questionnaire. Results revealed that good governance in terms of transparency (M = 4.28), accountability (M = 4.05), and community participation (M = 4.18) were all rated high. Similarly, educational practices such as skill development (M = 4.19), entrepreneurship education (M = 4.25), and community engagement (M = 4.13) were also perceived at a high level. However, livelihood sustainability indicators, including household income (M = 3.13), employment opportunities (M = 2.92), and access to resources (M = 2.92), were rated moderate, indicating persistent economic challenges among stakeholders. Inferential analysis showed no significant relationship between governance and educational practices and livelihood sustainability (p > 0.05), suggesting that external factors may play a more substantial role in shaping economic outcomes. The findings highlight the need for more targeted, outcome-driven interventions that directly address income generation, employment, and resource accessibility in private school communities.