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Building your own support network: How to take charge of your own professional development and break through the isolation of the classroom.; Format: article; By Denise Young.

Challenge-based learning: José Garcia's innovative approach to student inquiry: This article discusses the instructional strategies of Greene County Middle School science teacher José Garcia. Mr. Garcia employs challenge-based learning, which marries project-based learning with student inquiry and makes effective use of technology. José Garcia received an Apple Distinguished Educator award in 2009 and was Teacher of the Year in his school and county in 2008-2009.; Format: article; By Dan Lewandowski.

Choosing books that are just right: This teacher research study examines how students select books for independent reading and how teachers can help them make choices more appropriate to their reading levels.; Format: article; By Melinda Parks.

Communication: The key to successful mentoring: Building support systems begins with asking for help — and giving it.; Format: article; By Diane Gore.

How do I use all this data?: An eight-step checklist and questions for making use of various kinds of education data.; By Chris Hitch and Ken Jenkins.

Improving school improvement with Web 2.0 tools: This article shares four technology tools that can make the process of creating and implementing a School Improvement Plan an easier one. Tools shared include Google Forms, wikis, social bookmarking, and Google Presentations.; Format: article; By Rebeccah Haines.

Learning from new teachers: Mentors can share in the hope and enthusiasm of new teachers.; Format: article; By Joy Jenkins.

Mentoring matters: How mentors can serve as role models, helpers, and colleagues.; Format: article; By Evalee Parker.

Not your mother's math teacher: North Carolina's 2001–2002 Teacher of the Year, Carmen Wilson, talks about real-world math and teachers' roles as professionals.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

Working together to get writing right: Philosophical and practical reasons to support writing across the curriculum in high schools. A WebQuest for teachers.; Format: article; By Kim Bowen.

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