Introduction

This special issue focuses on the role of context in scaling up educational change. The featured articles explore interventions from across the globe examining the central question of what facilitates scaling up an intervention, whether adopted externally or homegrown. Each of the articles address a unique set of factors that play a role in scaling up innovations and the mutual influence between local context and new or external interventions. The four articles focus on large-scale interventions and draw attention to the role of context—inclusive of culture, values, beliefs, traditional practices, and educator voice. The issue leaves readers with illustrative case studies, guiding questions, and lessons learned that can inform both practitioners and policymakers.