Summers Off? : A History of U. S. Teachers' Other Three Months.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ogren, Christine A.

Series:

New Directions in the History of Education Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teachers--United States.

Teachers.

Career development--United States.

Career development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, 2025.

Summary:

Christine A. Ogren’s 'Summers Off? A History of U.S. Teachers’ Other Three Months' examines the historical evolution of summer activities for teachers in the United States, focusing primarily on the period from the 1880s to the 1930s. The book challenges the misconception that teachers have summers off, highlighting their engagement in professional development, supplemental jobs, and personal pursuits during this period. It explores how teachers historically balanced work, education, travel, and family responsibilities, demonstrating their dedication to improving their skills and supporting their communities. The author aims to provide insight into the multifaceted lives of teachers, framing their summer activities as crucial to their professional and personal development. Intended for readers interested in educational history, social justice, and the broader cultural implications of teachers’ roles, the book contributes to the understanding of how societal expectations and professional demands have shaped the teaching profession over time. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Series Editor

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

1. Professional Development in Institutes and Association Meetings: "So Many Serious, Intensely Professional Teachers

2. Studies at Normal School, College, and University Summer Sessions: "Invaders" in Harvard Yard

3. Work for Family, for Supplemental Income, and for an Exit Strategy: The Center of a "Crazy Calico Quilt

4. Tourism: "The Teachers Are the Greatest Traveling Class

5. Rest: Putting "New Blood into My Veins

Epilogue

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Notes

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Ogren, Christine A. Summers Off?

ISBN:

9781978831780

OCLC:

1530374384