The Edison school design organizes teachers into teams so they can: Share observations and discuss ways to      help individual students Compare notes about what works and      what doesn't in the area of curriculum,      instructional approaches, and materials      specified for their academy Help one another solve problems and celebrate      successes Coordinate their instruction so that activities      in one subject reinforce learning in others Learn by observing one another and offering      comments and suggestions Form successful collaborations through      workshops and seminars that help build      communication skills