Ben Owens Writes for Education International

This article emphasizes the acceleration of knowledge flow during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the closure of school buildings globally. It highlights how teachers have played a pivotal role in leading a true transformation in education by actively engaging in crowdsourced sharing and collaboration. The unprecedented level of grassroots collaboration has empowered teacher leaders to lead localized, student-centered changes through open sharing of information. The article also emphasizes the emergence of teacher leadership as a catalyst for transforming schools and stresses the significance of teachers tapping into networked innovation and leading change. It concludes by expressing optimism about the potential transformation of education systems into more responsive and student-centered environments, largely facilitated by the unprecedented level of collaboration and knowledge sharing among teachers during the crisis.