Learn Something New Teach Everything Better.

RECREATION for teachers; TEACHER development; MENTAL health of teachers; MATURATION (Psychology); PHILOSOPHY of teaching; ONLINE social networks; MEXICAN Americans; READING interests of teachers; TWENTIETH century; EDUCATION; CIVIL rights

The article presents U.S. teachers' plans for activities over their summer vacations from school, particularly commenting on the use of summer break to learn a new skill or have a new experience. It explores the importance of teachers engaging themselves in personal and professional development to better serve their students, noting the connection between learning and teaching. It addresses experiences including improving on social networking skills, researching the Chicano Movement in the 1960s, and reading for pleasure.