Education Networks build connections among educators, researchers, and thought leaders to affect sustained change in education through improved policy and practice. Networks provide a support and advocacy structure as well as a common voice. Through a network, members can work together to address what they would otherwise have to address independently. Well-designed networks focus on relationship building, alignment of member goals and priorities, and activities that support member-driven outcomes. These activities may include identifying and addressing common issues, policy analysis, and disseminating research. RTI acts as a broker between agencies, filtering key content and summarizing information for members to support informed decision-making and intentional action. Effective networks provide value to its members through connection, sharing, learning, and collaboration.