Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference “Science in the Modern World” (January 19-21, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. - Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2026. - 203 p.

146 challenges require school leaders, teachers, and students to develop flexible thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence, cooperation skills, and the ability to make quick and balanced decisions. The rapid digitalization of education, distance and blended learning formats, as well as the conditions of martial law in Ukraine have intensified the need for agile management models capable of responding quickly to change. One of the most effective agile methodologies applied in education management and teaching practice is Scrum [2, p. 32]. Initially developed for the IT sector, Scrum is now actively adapted to education due to its focus on teamwork, transparency, iterative development, and continuous improvement. In educational institutions, Scrum enables shared responsibility, participatory management, and systematic reflection, which are essential for sustainable institutional development. The relevance of this study is determined by the need to modernize management models in educational institutions and to introduce innovative teaching approaches that meet the requirements of the New Ukrainian School. The purpose of the article is to present the experience of implementing the Scrum approach in the management activity of the Municipal Institution “Kharkiv Primary School №33 of the Kharkiv City Council” and its use as a tool for developing communicative competence of primary school students in English lessons. Scrum approach in school management Over several years, the school team has developed and implemented numerous effective projects contributing to the sustainable development of the institution. The introduction of the Scrum approach as an agile project management methodology [1, p. 45] has significantly increased the effectiveness of management processes. Before implementing any project, a Scrum team is formed. It usually includes representatives of the school administration, teachers, parents, and students. Such a composition ensures cross-functional cooperation, shared leadership, and collective responsibility for results. Within the Scrum framework, traditional hierarchical management is transformed into a collaborative model focused on dialogue, trust, and mutual support.