The term "school system" is commonly used to describe the organization and administration of schools within a particular area. Some synonyms for "school system" may include "education system", "school district", "academic network", "educational institution" or "educational system". Each synonym denotes a slightly different aspect of the way in which schools are structured and managed. The "education system" emphasizes the broader framework and principles governing education, while "school district" refers more specifically to the geographical and administrative boundaries of a particular network of schools. "Academic network" and "educational institution" emphasize the connections between schools and the importance of collaboration, while "educational system" again emphasizes a broader view of the organizational and philosophical underpinnings of education as a whole.