CREATING NETWORKS OF MODEL SCHOOLS: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND BEST PRACTICE

This document discusses the concept of school autonomy and networking. It provides examples of networks of model schools from international experience, including the Networked Learning Communities in England and federations of schools. School autonomy is most effective when coupled with accountability measures like external exams. The document advocates for a broader framework for school transformation that considers intellectual, social, spiritual, financial, and governance capital. Networks are important for schools to share knowledge, address common problems, and pool resources as schools take on more autonomy. Further research is still needed to fully understand the impact of school networking.