Building Trust and Capacity: Grassroots Organizing in Deeper Learning Networks (Poster 10)

• In Event: Excellence in Education Research: Early Career Scholars and Their Work Poster Session

Abstract

School networks are essential for addressing systemic educational challenges and fostering equitable learning environments. However, the internal dynamics of these networks, particularly how they share knowledge and gain teacher and leader buy-in, remain underexplored. This study examines how networks promote collaboration and disseminate school-specific knowledge, using qualitative data from the AIR Deeper Learning data set and ethnographic research on the Internationals Network for Public Schools. The research highlights grassroots organizing, trust-building, and context-sensitive strategies that enable meaningful collaboration among educators. These practices support the growth of professional capital and the adaptation of educational practices to diverse school contexts, contributing to sustainable educational reform. Findings offer insights for designing future networks to address educational inequality effectively.

Author

• Chandler Patton Miranda, Molloy University