The Editor’s Note

Abstract

Keeping an exemplary teacher’s knowledge isolated inside a classroom isn’t just poor practice, it’s almost malpractice. If you want to be an agent for change in your school or your district, work now to ensure that no teacher works in such isolation. Be an advocate for sharing what you know. Ask to observe another teacher teach because of what you will learn. Invite others to observe you and offer you feedback on how you can improve. Write articles and make presentations about what you’re learning from your work. By opening the doors to their practice, teachers demonstrate the value they place on their own learning and their belief that they have much to share with others.