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5 ways to rest, reflect, and recharge this summer

Wednesday, July 8, 2026Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for EducationView original
Summer offers educators a chance to focus on self-care, reflect on their teaching successes, and gear up for another academic year.Summer break has finally arrived, and if you're like most educators, you're probably feeling a lot of conflicting emotions. There's relief that the school year is behind you, pride in everything you've accomplished, but also exhaustion from months of pouring your time, energy, and heart into your students.