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Helpful tips for recruiting #SubstituteTeachers 👇

Struggling to fill last-minute teacher absences? Our research unveils the critical importance of timing in securing substitute teachers. Discover how to boost fill rates and streamline operations with Swing's innovative solutions: https://lnkd.in/eUEFeS5x

Asking for your thoughts… Will this affect our future workplace? We are seeing a rise in Elective Home Education (EHE). This is the term used to describe the education provided by parents at home, rather than providing education for their children by sending them to school. It is the legal responsibility of parents to ensure their children of compulsory school age receive an efficient, full-time education which is suitable to their age, ability, aptitude, and to any special educational needs they have. This education can take place by regular attendance at a school or otherwise. 'Or otherwise' includes a parental decision to electively home educate their child. A few points to note: Education MUST be ‘efficient’ and ‘full-time’ and from the age of 5yrs. Parents are NOT required to have any formal qualifications or training to educate their child at home.  Home educated children do NOT have to follow the National Curriculum or keep to school hours. There is NO requirement for learning to be ‘broad and balanced’, to aim for specific qualifications, to have a timetable or to make detailed lesson plans. As an employer will you continue to seek applicants that are holding our National Curriculum qualifications, such as GCSE’s?

A great read highlighting the strategic value of aligning admission, communications, marketing and enrollment efforts. Any other case studies of forming powerhouses of storytelling in your school? #marketing #educationmarketing #enrollmentmanagement #strategiccommunications

“In Arkansas, we’ve seen firsthand that no one approach can resolve the intricate challenges of teacher recruitment and retention. This understanding has shaped our commitment to a strategy that is as diverse as the communities it serves.” Learn how Arkansas is approaching recruitment and retention efforts in this recent op-ed from The Hechinger Report: https://lnkd.in/gxQh787m #EdChat #K12 #SchoolLeaders #TeachersOfLinkedIn

Don't let time slip away when it comes to finding substitute teachers! Our findings reveal the staggering impact of last-minute absences on fill rates. Learn how Swing's tools can help you stay ahead of the curve and ensure seamless operations: https://lnkd.in/ePZw84Ci

Periodically, like today, I come across articles and suggestions for books on how to serve our students during these "difficult times." They usually offer institution-biased suggestions for differentiation and additional support that assume full-time, benefited faculty deliver the instruction. For those of us trapped in the academic underclass of part-time faculty, this usually translates to unpaid labor. I don't know about other people, but my knees are starting to show signs of buckling under the constant pressure (institutional and peer) to do more with less--less pay, less job security, less respect, less choice in classes. What I find most vexing is that we're called "adjunct," which means "supplementary, not an essential part." Nothing is further from the truth. We are an essential part of nearly every institution's business model and every institution's learning community.

A month without a teacher. Imagine being a parent and finding out your child hasn't had a permanent teacher for the entire school year. That’s the reality for many families across the country facing the impact of the teacher shortage. This isn’t just a local or state issue; it's a national crisis. Schools are scrambling to fill vacancies, with North Carolina alone seeing over 2,300 general teaching positions unfilled, not to mention critical gaps in special education. The effects are real—students fall behind, families struggle for answers, and educators burn out. Why are teachers leaving? It’s not just about pay—working conditions, lack of support, and burnout are driving them away. And the most vulnerable students, like those needing special education services, are often hit the hardest. It’s time for serious solutions. We must focus on making teaching sustainable and empowering our teachers with the support and development they need to stay in the profession they love. We owe it to our students, families, and educators. This is not just about filling vacancies; it’s about investing in the future of education. #TeacherShortage #TeachersServeToo #EducationMatters #SupportOurTeachers #SpecialEducation #FutureOfEducation #EquityInEducation https://lnkd.in/er4m2_4E

Every educator I've had the pleasure of speaking with shares a bit of the same reason for why they think we're experiencing these Gen Ed/SPED Teacher shortages, from low pay to burnout to lack of support. While school districts are implementing strategies such as raising wages, providing training/mentors for Beginning Teachers, and allocating more resources to support Gen Ed/SPED Teachers, I can't help but think about how overwhelming it might be to navigate these challenges for schools that are already stretched thin. I know I'm a little bias, but I really believe that this is where staffing that specializes in education can play its (crucial) role. By partnering with us, schools can get access to a pool of qualified education professionals while offloading the burden of recruitment efforts and retention. We are able to offer competitive pay, seek and attract talent, provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities, and even be a listening ear or word of encouragement with our personalized support. Just some thoughts I had after reading this article! I'm glad we are talking more and more about the varied assistance Departments need schoolwide. I'm glad schools are taking action to find resolution too, and from the bottom of my heart, I'd like to help. I am curious to hear opinions from other professionals in the staffing and or education space. What do you think? #education #specialeducation #staffing #educationalstaffing #teachershortage

Most Texas teachers are burnt out and have considered quitting, according to a new survey from the Texas teachers' union. Read about how teacher wages impacted the survey results from Edward McKinley in the San Antonio Express-News https://lnkd.in/gPNgasqm #TexasTeachers #TeacherBurnout #TeacherSurvey #TeacherWages #SanAntonioNews #EducationImpact #TeacherSupport