There’s no one more familiar with the country’s growing education innovation clusters than Digital Promise’s Cricket Fuller. She tells us about what makes networks and learning ecosystems effective—and which missteps to avoid.

Everywhere you go, from TED Talks to education conferences, people seem to be talking about networks. Especially in Pittsburgh. But what exactly is a network? It's a powerful way to harness collective resources, skills, and ideas. Why should we adopt them? Read on.