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Top 7 Ways Educators
Are Spending Their
Summer Vacation
Based on a survey of 82 teachers, principals,
administrators and superintendents in the
Milken Educator Network
Q: How are you
spending your
summer vacation?
Q: How are you spending your summer
vacation?
Thereā€™s a common perception that teachers have
a lot of downtime. (Entire summers, in fact!)
At the Milken Family Foundation, we decided
to put this perception to the test by turning that
age old back-to-school question back on them.
Here are the top 7 answers we receivedā€¦
#7: Researching and
Incorporating New
Standards
#7: Researching and incorporating new
standards
As education policy and the needs of the
student body change, teachers use their
summer to study and figure out how to
implement the latest standards into their
classrooms including:
ā€¢ Common Core State Standards
ā€¢ Next Generation Science Standards
ā€¢ New Teacher Evaluation methods
#7: Researching and incorporating new
standards
ā€œI read up on anything current going onā€”Common
Core, Block Scheduling/ Differentiated Instruction, and
Response to Intervention/Instruction. I do best when I
read professional materials over the summer. I have time
to digest and think. Nothing beats poolside reading, even
if it is Common Core related.ā€
ā€” Jennifer B. Smith (CA ā€™06)
#6:Training on New
Technologies
#6: Training on new technologies
The digital revolution irrevocably changed the
way we live. Whether itā€™s tablets, laptops,
mobile phones or spreadsheets, before they can
bring the latest technology into the classroomā€”
teachers have to explore how to use them
effectively to bring learning to life for students
of all ages.
#6: Training on new technologies
ā€œI have 32 iPads in my science classroom for the
second year now and need to choose effective
apps for my students to use for research,
reinforcing information, current events, and
motivating activities related to physical science.ā€
ā€”Sue Nielsen (MN ā€™01)
#5: Collaborating with
Other Educators
#5: Collaborating with other educators
Whether district superintendents, principals
or classroom teachers, educators know that
it takes a great team to deliver the best
education. So it came as no surprise that a
large percentage of our respondents are
spending their summer ā€œvacationā€ working
with others to institute new ideas and best
practices.
#5: Collaborating with other educators
ā€œThis summer I have had the opportunity to
work on a committee to strengthen our math,
reading and writing curriculums. I am excited
to share weekly math presentations which
include fantastic hands-on activities.ā€
ā€” Peggy Rogers (ID ā€™04)
#4: Reviewing and
Refining Curricula
#4: Reviewing and refining curricula
Itā€™s hard to turn a ship around mid-stream,
so while their classrooms are docked for the
summer, educators are evaluating their own
practices and incorporating lessons theyā€™ve
learned from their results as well as from
outside input on national, state, district and
school levels.
#4: Reviewing and refining curricula
"Exploring new teaching practices is critical to
entering each new year with a fresh, new
perspective; continually reinventing oneself is
vital for teachers and students alike. I've heard it
put this way before: ā€˜A teacher should strive to
have 30 years of great teaching, NOT one year of
great teaching 30 times.ā€™ā€
ā€” Corey Oliver (AR ā€™07)
#3: Going Back to School!
#3: Going back to school!
Great teachers strive to do more than just
teach students a lesson, they hope to inspire
a lifetime of learning. So why would they be
any different? This summer, teachers are
going back to school to continue their
professional development, work towards
their next degree, study the latest teaching
methodologies and more.
#3: Going back to school!
ā€œFor the third summer I have taken an internship with
Wright Patterson Air Force Base Research Laboratory's
Gaming Research Integration for Learning Laboratories.
I work with engineers, research scientists, educators and
outstanding math and science students to produce high
school STEM curriculum. I then get to implement that
curriculum when school starts in the fall. It is an
extraordinary learning experience.ā€
ā€” Kimberly Puckett (OH '01)
#2: Reading, Reading
and Reading
#2: Reading, reading and reading
In addition to taking classes, teachers take
the summer to catch up on their reading.
Not quite your usual summer sizzler beach
fare, our teachers are reading articles,
studies and books that will impact how they
structure their lessons and reinvigorate their
passion for teaching.
#2: Reading, reading and reading
ā€œReading inspirational literature can recharge
our minds and hearts and help us focus on the
incredible moments in the classroom that are not
celebrated enough.ā€
ā€” Michael Berndt (KS ā€˜12)
#1: Recharging with
Some ā€œMEā€ Time with
Family and Friends
#1: Recharging with some ā€œMEā€ time with
family and friends
In between all of the activities of answers
2-7, some educators actually do manage to
take a little time for themselves to rest,
reconnect with their families and recharge.
It may be the most selfish thing they do all
year, but for anything but selfish reasons.
#1: Recharging with some ā€œMEā€ time with
family and friends
ā€œTeaching is such a time consuming job that to balance it all can be a
challenge. My boys make sacrifices throughout the year because I am
a teacher (Back to School Nights, weekend workshops, late night
parent conferences, and after-school-hour special programs for our
students that need teacher volunteers)ā€¦So I try to give back some of
that Mommy and Me time to them during summer. Itā€™s important
for teachers to also take time for themselves. We give so much of
ourselves during the school year, that we need this short break to
regroup, reflect, and reenergize so that we are ready for the school
year ahead.ā€
ā€” Jane Fung (CA ā€˜02)
Read more answers from our
educators survey at
MilkenEducatorAwards.org
Milken Educator Awards is an initiative of the
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Top 7 Ways Educators are Spending their Summer Vacation

  • 1. Top 7 Ways Educators Are Spending Their Summer Vacation Based on a survey of 82 teachers, principals, administrators and superintendents in the Milken Educator Network
  • 2. Q: How are you spending your summer vacation?
  • 3. Q: How are you spending your summer vacation? Thereā€™s a common perception that teachers have a lot of downtime. (Entire summers, in fact!) At the Milken Family Foundation, we decided to put this perception to the test by turning that age old back-to-school question back on them. Here are the top 7 answers we receivedā€¦
  • 5. #7: Researching and incorporating new standards As education policy and the needs of the student body change, teachers use their summer to study and figure out how to implement the latest standards into their classrooms including: ā€¢ Common Core State Standards ā€¢ Next Generation Science Standards ā€¢ New Teacher Evaluation methods
  • 6. #7: Researching and incorporating new standards ā€œI read up on anything current going onā€”Common Core, Block Scheduling/ Differentiated Instruction, and Response to Intervention/Instruction. I do best when I read professional materials over the summer. I have time to digest and think. Nothing beats poolside reading, even if it is Common Core related.ā€ ā€” Jennifer B. Smith (CA ā€™06)
  • 8. #6: Training on new technologies The digital revolution irrevocably changed the way we live. Whether itā€™s tablets, laptops, mobile phones or spreadsheets, before they can bring the latest technology into the classroomā€” teachers have to explore how to use them effectively to bring learning to life for students of all ages.
  • 9. #6: Training on new technologies ā€œI have 32 iPads in my science classroom for the second year now and need to choose effective apps for my students to use for research, reinforcing information, current events, and motivating activities related to physical science.ā€ ā€”Sue Nielsen (MN ā€™01)
  • 11. #5: Collaborating with other educators Whether district superintendents, principals or classroom teachers, educators know that it takes a great team to deliver the best education. So it came as no surprise that a large percentage of our respondents are spending their summer ā€œvacationā€ working with others to institute new ideas and best practices.
  • 12. #5: Collaborating with other educators ā€œThis summer I have had the opportunity to work on a committee to strengthen our math, reading and writing curriculums. I am excited to share weekly math presentations which include fantastic hands-on activities.ā€ ā€” Peggy Rogers (ID ā€™04)
  • 14. #4: Reviewing and refining curricula Itā€™s hard to turn a ship around mid-stream, so while their classrooms are docked for the summer, educators are evaluating their own practices and incorporating lessons theyā€™ve learned from their results as well as from outside input on national, state, district and school levels.
  • 15. #4: Reviewing and refining curricula "Exploring new teaching practices is critical to entering each new year with a fresh, new perspective; continually reinventing oneself is vital for teachers and students alike. I've heard it put this way before: ā€˜A teacher should strive to have 30 years of great teaching, NOT one year of great teaching 30 times.ā€™ā€ ā€” Corey Oliver (AR ā€™07)
  • 16. #3: Going Back to School!
  • 17. #3: Going back to school! Great teachers strive to do more than just teach students a lesson, they hope to inspire a lifetime of learning. So why would they be any different? This summer, teachers are going back to school to continue their professional development, work towards their next degree, study the latest teaching methodologies and more.
  • 18. #3: Going back to school! ā€œFor the third summer I have taken an internship with Wright Patterson Air Force Base Research Laboratory's Gaming Research Integration for Learning Laboratories. I work with engineers, research scientists, educators and outstanding math and science students to produce high school STEM curriculum. I then get to implement that curriculum when school starts in the fall. It is an extraordinary learning experience.ā€ ā€” Kimberly Puckett (OH '01)
  • 20. #2: Reading, reading and reading In addition to taking classes, teachers take the summer to catch up on their reading. Not quite your usual summer sizzler beach fare, our teachers are reading articles, studies and books that will impact how they structure their lessons and reinvigorate their passion for teaching.
  • 21. #2: Reading, reading and reading ā€œReading inspirational literature can recharge our minds and hearts and help us focus on the incredible moments in the classroom that are not celebrated enough.ā€ ā€” Michael Berndt (KS ā€˜12)
  • 22. #1: Recharging with Some ā€œMEā€ Time with Family and Friends
  • 23. #1: Recharging with some ā€œMEā€ time with family and friends In between all of the activities of answers 2-7, some educators actually do manage to take a little time for themselves to rest, reconnect with their families and recharge. It may be the most selfish thing they do all year, but for anything but selfish reasons.
  • 24. #1: Recharging with some ā€œMEā€ time with family and friends ā€œTeaching is such a time consuming job that to balance it all can be a challenge. My boys make sacrifices throughout the year because I am a teacher (Back to School Nights, weekend workshops, late night parent conferences, and after-school-hour special programs for our students that need teacher volunteers)ā€¦So I try to give back some of that Mommy and Me time to them during summer. Itā€™s important for teachers to also take time for themselves. We give so much of ourselves during the school year, that we need this short break to regroup, reflect, and reenergize so that we are ready for the school year ahead.ā€ ā€” Jane Fung (CA ā€˜02)
  • 25. Read more answers from our educators survey at MilkenEducatorAwards.org Milken Educator Awards is an initiative of the Milken Family Foundation. You can join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and subscribe to our YouTube channel.