Professional communication lies at the heart of getting work done in schools. Educators communicate informally within and across disciplines, grade levels, departments, and schools. They talk in pairs and trios, in discussions that are spontaneous or planned. Through communication, teachers work to improve instructional practice and performance. They communicate to clarify policies, identify and address problems and priorities, and monitor achievement. Faculties communicate in their work together to respond to the changing needs of students, standards, and curriculum demands. Through communication, groups manage differences and cultures evolve — or stay the same. In schools, one primary vehicle for communication is meetings. Meetings have a greater effect on organizational success than we might think. They are the bedrock of successful learning communities. First, effective and time-efficient