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K-12 School Districts

8 min read | May 21, 2026

The Education Workforce Has Changed: What Forward-Thinking Districts Are Doing About It

The strategies that carried districts through the past decade of teacher shortages will not carry them through the next one. Read Now – The Education Workforce Has Changed: What Forward-Thinking Districts Are Doing About It

K-12 School Districts

9 min read | May 19, 2026

Fewer Students, Tighter Budgets, Greater Needs: What the 2026 Education Workforce Data Reveals

The education workforce is at an inflection point. Enrollment is falling. Budgets are tightening, and the students who remain require more support. Read Now – Fewer Students, Tighter Budgets, Greater Needs: What the 2026 Education Workforce Data Reveals

K-12 School Districts

13 min read | May 13, 2026

Substitute coverage is a student success issue — not just an HR challenge.

Reactive substitute staffing isn't just an HR headache — it's a student success issue. Here's what a strategic program looks like, and how to know if... Read Now – Substitute coverage is a student success issue — not just an HR challenge.

Kelly Education Learning Pathways

10 min read | November 20, 2025

Redefining substitute teaching to protect literacy learning

Targeted professional development and clear instructional standards equip substitute educators to protect literacy progress. Read Now – Redefining substitute teaching to protect literacy learning

K-12 School Districts

6 min read | November 18, 2025

From a 45% to 95% fill rate: How Clifton Public Schools transformed substitute staffing with Kelly Education

Case study about how Clifton public schools in New Jersey transformed substitute staffing with Kelly Education. Read Now – From a 45% to 95% fill rate: How Clifton Public Schools transformed substitute staffing with Kelly Education

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | October 14, 2025

Building resilient school leadership in the face of workforce challenges

Leadership coach Angela Kelly shares how school principals can stay resilient, connected, and empowered in the face of staffing shortages and burnout. Read Now – Building resilient school leadership in the face of workforce challenges

K-12 School Districts

10 min read | October 8, 2025

Winning buy-in and budget: A principal’s roadmap to substitute teacher training

Struggling with substitute quality? Learn how to build a business case for district-wide training that improves instruction and supports student success. Read Now – Winning buy-in and budget: A principal’s roadmap to substitute teacher training

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | September 16, 2025

How live virtual teaching is changing classrooms

Discover how Elevate K-12 and Kelly Education are tackling teacher shortages with innovative live virtual teaching that keeps students engaged. Read Now – How live virtual teaching is changing classrooms

K-12 School Districts

6 min read | August 20, 2025

Beyond Budgets: Building resilient schools through strategic staffing and professional development

Kelly Coash-Johnson discusses innovative strategies for overcoming financial challenges, strengthening staffing models, and building a more resilient... Read Now – Beyond Budgets: Building resilient schools through strategic staffing and professional development

K-12 School Districts

12 min read | August 15, 2025

7 revelations from Season 1 of the Wake Up and Teach Podcast

Kelly Education case study about how the Aiken County School District in South Carolina found a new staffing partnership to improve substitute teacher... Read Now – 7 revelations from Season 1 of the Wake Up and Teach Podcast

K-12 School Districts

8 min read | August 14, 2025

The back-to-school essentials districts can’t afford to overlook

Discover why investing in substitute staffing partnerships is crucial for school districts to ensure smooth operations, reduce educator burnout, and... Read Now – The back-to-school essentials districts can’t afford to overlook

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | August 13, 2025

Long-term partnership and wage strategy helps Charleston County Schools navigate teacher shortage.

A Kelly Education case study about how labor market insights helped Charleston County School District quickly increase substitute teacher fill rates. Read Now – Long-term partnership and wage strategy helps Charleston County Schools navigate teacher shortage.