University of Iowa College of Education: Ogren's Book Takes a Historical Look at Teachers' Summer Experiences
November 01, 2025
November 01, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news:
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Ogren's new book takes a historical look at teachers' summer experiences
For well over a century, schoolteachers in the United States have commonly worked on nine-month contracts. For the remaining three months in the calendar year, administrators encouraged them to rest, study, and travel to improve their teaching skills and knowledge--even tho . . .
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Ogren's new book takes a historical look at teachers' summer experiences
For well over a century, schoolteachers in the United States have commonly worked on nine-month contracts. For the remaining three months in the calendar year, administrators encouraged them to rest, study, and travel to improve their teaching skills and knowledge--even tho . . .