Thank You to the ABT Production Team, Authors, and Reviewers

Abstract

The year 2019 was another very productive year for The American Biology Teacher . We continue to experience an increase in the number of articles submitted, all of which feature amazing ideas, teaching suggestions, and updates designed to inform our readers through the nine annual issues of our journal. The only downside to this increase in submissions is that it is taking a bit longer than we might like to get these great ideas into print. In past versions of our annual “thank you” column I have pointed out just how many individuals contribute directly and indirectly to the journal. I am pleased to recognize many of them now. First, ABT would not exist without the many authors who submit such engaging articles that will impact biology teaching and learning in a multitude of ways for years to come. I am pleased to report that our rejection rate is quite low because of the strength of the articles and because of the incredible feedback offered by our reviewers and reviewing editors coupled with the willingness of authors to make the requested changes. The ABT publications team is amazing! Our reviewing editors—Bill Heybourn, Kevin Bonney, Emily Weigel, and Lance Forshee—invite peer reviewers and take the multiple comments provided and write review summaries for each article submitted. Our assistant editor, Kathy Westrich, is responsible for the cover …