Psst ... listen up.

This issue is packed with teaching secrets and "been there, done that" advice we all love to hear--like Nancie Atwell's list of rules that good readers break in "The Pleasure Principle," page 44. (If you've ever peeked at the ending or skipped the boring parts, this is your article!) Plus, practical, teacher-tested ideas on everything from dealing with winter cold bugs, page 36, to how to handle the quieter forms of bullying, page 57. Be sure not to miss our exclusive interviews with Henry Winkler on growing up dyslexic and with Katherine Paterson, who shares the real story behind Terabithia. You'll want to tell your teacher friends to get their own issue!

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INSTRUCTOR ON THE GO

We Took Home a Prize

Every now and then it sure is nice to get some kudos. Instructor was a Silver winner for Outstanding Editorial Work at Folio: Magazine's Editorial Excellence Awards 2006 in New York. Instructor won the Eddie in the Public Sector/Education category. Who won the gold? We kept it in the family. Our sister publication--Scholastic Administrator--won top honors.

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Now It's Your Turn to Win

Instructor is pleased to be a media parter for the 2007 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards. Your school can win national recognition, cash grants, and $150,000 in products and services for excellence and innovation in the areas of math and science. In previous years, Instructor editors have been pleased to visit the amazing winning schools and showcase them in the magazine. Want to apply? Head to www.schoolsofdistinction.com before February 28, 2007.

Dana Truby, Executive Editor

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