This paper describes the strategies and challenges of state-wide school-university networks housed in the K20 Center for Educational and Community Renewal at the University of Oklahoma. These networks are committed to improving student achievement through the development of professional learning communities that integrate technology to enhance teaching and learning. Guided by the democratic education framework (IDEALS -- consisting of inquiry, discourse, equity, authentic achievement, leadership and service) these networks engage in change processes and network learning involved in developing authentic pedagogy and professional learning communities. This chapter describes the strategies and challenges of network participants in developing, implementing, and sustaining the following practices in their educational settings: collaboratively developed vision of good teaching and learning; authentic pedagogy; shared decision-making; critical inquiry; emphasis on equity issues; service learning; technology integration; and internal and external support networks for educational renewal.