Most Tide~ teacher groups contribute to the 'thinking of the network'. The Tide~ trustees use this evidence to debate new plans and strategies.

From time to time they also set up special 'think tank' projects or Tide~ commissions:

	A global approach? ~ An article in three parts exploring global perspectives, what the approach might mean for curriculum planning and for classroom methodologies, Elaine Miskell drawing on a wide range of Tide~ projects.
	The Development Education Commission chaired by Professor Ken Boyle, jointly set up with 80:20, Ireland, provided many challenges; not least those in Essential learning for everyone.
	The West Midlands Commission for global citizenship, chaired by Professor Lynn Davies, published Whose Citizenship? - exploring identity, democracy and participation in a global context.
	Presentation given by Robin Richardson at the 2005 Tide~ AGM. ~ Robin reflects upon the implications of a global context for businesses and their development ... in so doing it perhaps raises some interesting parallels and questions for schools?
	Learning together as a network ~ Reflecting on Tide~ Elaine Miskell, 2004.
	Tide~ is working to respond to the challenges of the DfID Enabling Effective Support initiative as outlined in the Consultation Report [download] written by Scott Sinclair [Tide~] for DfID. See also Building the West Midlands Coalition.

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