Beach Reads, Not PD: Teachers Set Summer Boundaries

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Many teachers plan to avoid summer PD reading, choosing rest and relaxation instead.

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NEWS AND RESOURCES FOR TEACHER LEADERS — June 4, 2026 Teacher Update

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