Ties With Potential: Social Network Structure and Innovative Climate in Dutch Schools

by Nienke M. Moolenaar, Alan J. Daly & Peter J. C. Sleegers
This study examines the influence of teachers’ social network structure on their school’s innovative climate. Findings from an empirical study in 53 Dutch elementary schools suggest that the density of teacher networks is positively related to schools’ innovative climates. Moreover, this relationship could be partially explained by increased shared decision-making across the school.
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Cultural Narcissism and Education Reform

by Edward F. Pajak
Social and psychological underpinnings of education reform in the United States are explored in light of conceptual formulations related to narcissism and narcissistic parenting. Elements of an alternative education policy more focused on the developmental needs of students are proposed.
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Then, Let Them Eat Screens

by Lawrence Baines
The "flipped classroom" is indicative of the American penchant for turning to technology to solve the problems of k-12 public education. The essay addresses the extent to which expenditures on technology provide viable solutions.