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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.

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | July 15, 2025

Raising the Bar: How Charleston County is transforming teacher recruitment and retention

Bill Briggman reveals how Charleston County is raising teacher pay, expanding certification access, and keeping experienced educators in the classroom. Read Now – Raising the Bar: How Charleston County is transforming teacher recruitment and retention

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | June 17, 2025

Reimagining special education: Why collaboration, innovation, and inclusion are more important than ever

Discover how strategic hiring, intentional collaboration, and long-term support for special education professionals can benefit all students in the... Read Now – Reimagining special education: Why collaboration, innovation, and inclusion are more important than ever

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | May 20, 2025

Building a stronger education workforce, one strategic plan at a time

Dr. Dan Sims shares how Bibb County School District strategically connects staff effectiveness to student achievement through a comprehensive,... Read Now – Building a stronger education workforce, one strategic plan at a time

Webinar

1 min read | May 2, 2025

Webinar: Effectively train, grow, and delight a high-quality substitute teaching workforce.

In this webinar, we will cover the critical elements of effective substitute teacher preparedness and strategies for easily implementing them. Read Now – Webinar: Effectively train, grow, and delight a high-quality substitute teaching workforce.

K-12 School Districts

11 min read | April 29, 2025

Leveling up substitute teaching: 4 priorities that drive success

Four critical priorities for preparing, supporting, and retaining substitute teachers who are confident, competent and committed to continuing learning. Read Now – Leveling up substitute teaching: 4 priorities that drive success

K-12 School Districts

8 min read | April 22, 2025

Understanding the true ROI of your substitute teaching program

Discover how outsourcing substitute teacher staffing can improve ROI by cutting hidden costs, easing admin burdens, and supporting student achievement. Read Now – Understanding the true ROI of your substitute teaching program

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | April 15, 2025

Expanding the education workforce with Brent Maddin

Nicola Soares and Brent Maddin explore how team-based teaching models can address educator shortages and improve student learning with diverse educator... Read Now – Expanding the education workforce with Brent Maddin

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | March 18, 2025

Empowering educators: Practical strategies for school leaders to drive engagement

Nicola Soares and Amy Bouque share strategies for school leaders to create resilient teams using the Six Elements of People Success. Read Now – Empowering educators: Practical strategies for school leaders to drive engagement

K-12 School Districts

10 min read | February 26, 2025

Making substitute teachers an integral part of your school community

The expert in education staffing, Kelly Education, shares how school districts can make substitute teachers an integral part of their school community. Read Now – Making substitute teachers an integral part of your school community

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | February 18, 2025

From burnout to balance: Revamping education with Mesa Public Schools

Justin Wing joins Nicola Soares to discuss team-based teaching models, retention strategies, and reshaping the education workforce for the future. Read Now – From burnout to balance: Revamping education with Mesa Public Schools

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | January 14, 2025

Adapting to a new era: Strategies for workforce challenges in education

Susanne Griffin and Brad Beckner join Kelly Education President Nicola Soares on the Wake Up and Teach Podcast to discuss the state of the education... Read Now – Adapting to a new era: Strategies for workforce challenges in education

K-12 School Districts

7 min read | August 22, 2024

A strong substitute teacher pipeline stabilizes school staffing in Florida.

Kelly Education case study with Florida school principal Adam Lane who shares how we grow teacher pipeline by staffing quality substitute teachers in Polk... Read Now – A strong substitute teacher pipeline stabilizes school staffing in Florida.

K-12 School Districts

17 min read | June 4, 2024

How school district administrators make the case for a substitute teaching partnership.

The expert in education staffing, Kelly Education, shares how school district administrators can make the case for a substitute teacher partner. Read Now – How school district administrators make the case for a substitute teaching partnership.

Tutoring

14 min read | May 29, 2024

Tutoring, a societal and economic imperative.

Dr. Stephanie Wall, director of learning for Kelly Education, shares why high-impact tutoring programs are a societal and economic imperative for... Read Now – Tutoring, a societal and economic imperative.

K-12 School Districts

15 min read | May 29, 2024

Leveraging data to get ahead of teacher and staff absenteeism.

The expert in education staffing, Kelly Education, shares how school districts can leverage data enhance the efficiency of substitute teacher programs. Read Now – Leveraging data to get ahead of teacher and staff absenteeism.

K-12 School Districts

15 min read | March 25, 2024

Implementing a new substitute teacher program: The easy way!

The expert in education staffing, Kelly Education, shares we implement an effective and comprehensive substitute teacher program for school districts. Read Now – Implementing a new substitute teacher program: The easy way!

K-12 School Districts

1 min read | January 25, 2024

Webinar: Addressing your substitute teacher fill rates—once and for all.

An on-demand webinar explaining what KE can do for school districts in regards to filling substitute teacher postions Read Now – Webinar: Addressing your substitute teacher fill rates—once and for all.

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | December 8, 2023

Iowa district navigates and recovers from staffing challenges.

A case study about how Kelly Education helped Creative Kids Academy in Minnesota recruit and retain caring and qualified early childhood educators. Read Now – Iowa district navigates and recovers from staffing challenges.

K-12 School Districts

7 min read | November 17, 2023

Georgia school district and Kelly Education achieve a remarkable 90% coverage for substitute teachers.

Kelly Education case study about how the Haralson County School District in Georgia staffing partnership improves hiring for substitute teacher program. Read Now – Georgia school district and Kelly Education achieve a remarkable 90% coverage for substitute teachers.

K-12 School Districts

8 min read | November 10, 2023

Immeasurable: The powerful ripple effect of quality substitute teachers

Kelly Education President Nicola Soares shares how recruiting and hiring quality substitute teachers has an immeasurable impact on school districts. Read Now – Immeasurable: The powerful ripple effect of quality substitute teachers

K-12 School Districts

8 min read | October 25, 2023

Unlocking Success: 5 Must-know tips for school district CFOs eyeing substitute teacher outsourcing.

Kelly Education shares five must-know tips for school district Chief Financial Officers considering substitute teacher outsourcing programs. Read Now – Unlocking Success: 5 Must-know tips for school district CFOs eyeing substitute teacher outsourcing.

K-12 School Districts

7 min read | October 6, 2023

Substitute nurse staffing partnership keeps Alabama school district healthy.

Kelly Education case study about how the staffing partnership, including substitute nurses, at Enterprise City Schools in Alabama Schools improves outcomes Read Now – Substitute nurse staffing partnership keeps Alabama school district healthy.

K-12 School Districts

11 min read | September 27, 2023

Safety - Performance - Impact: Training qualified substitute teachers.

The expert in education staffing, Kelly Education, shares how school districts should train substitute teachers to improve safety, performance and impact. Read Now – Safety - Performance - Impact: Training qualified substitute teachers.

K-12 School Districts

9 min read | September 20, 2023

Aiken County, SC district finds success with new partner for substitute teacher program.

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 – Aiken County, SC district finds success with new partner for substitute teacher program.

K-12 School Districts

8 min read | September 4, 2023

Too many teacher vacancies? How substitute teachers build the pipeline.

As the expert is education staffing, Kelly Education shares how a Florida district grows its teacher pipeline through our substitute teacher partnership. Read Now – Too many teacher vacancies? How substitute teachers build the pipeline.

K-12 School Districts

9 min read | August 25, 2023

Secret Sauce: What it takes to attract and hire substitute teachers.

As the expert is education staffing, Kelly Education shares secrets to help school districts recruit and hire qualified substitute teachers. Read Now – Secret Sauce: What it takes to attract and hire substitute teachers.

K-12 School Districts

12 min read | August 10, 2023

Baltimore County Schools improve substitute teacher fill rates while reducing staffing headaches.

How a strategic partnership between Baltimore County Public Schools and Kelly Education increased substitute teacher fill rates by 25% in one year. Read Now – Baltimore County Schools improve substitute teacher fill rates while reducing staffing headaches.

Special Education

10 min read | July 28, 2023

Settling for too many paraeducator absences? Embrace a flex solution.

Kathleen Adolt-Silva, EdD, of the Managed Paraeducator Program at Kelly Education, suggests a flexible staffing solution to fix paraprofessional fill-rates Read Now – Settling for too many paraeducator absences? Embrace a flex solution.

K-12 School Districts

8 min read | June 20, 2023

Keeping Florida schools staffed with substitute teachers—fill rates jump by 42 percentage points.

A Kelly Education case study about how a dedicated staffing team quickly increased substitute teacher fill rates for Osceola County Public Schools in... Read Now – Keeping Florida schools staffed with substitute teachers—fill rates jump by 42 percentage points.

K-12 School Districts

6 min read | June 15, 2023

Lessons for strengthening schools: Improving education workforce resilience

Discover how to strengthen education workforce resilience with insights from the 2023 Kelly Global Re:work Report. Learn how to meet educators' needs,... Read Now – Lessons for strengthening schools: Improving education workforce resilience

Tutoring

13 min read | June 14, 2023

Expert tips to hiring qualified tutors for school districts.

Dr. Stephanie Wall, director of Kelly Education Tutoring Solutions, provides guidance on recruiting and hiring high-impact tutors for school districts. Read Now – Expert tips to hiring qualified tutors for school districts.

K-12 School Districts

8 min read | April 17, 2023

Market-tested solutions to attract and retain top substitute teachers.

Substitute teachers are more critical than ever. Learn how to attract and retain substitute educators in your district or public school system. Read Now – Market-tested solutions to attract and retain top substitute teachers.

K-12 School Districts

1 min read | April 6, 2023

Webinar: 5 strategies for running an effective substitute teacher program.

Kelly Education will cover 5 key strategies for running an effective substitute teacher program that keeps classrooms fully staffed and students learning. Read Now – Webinar: 5 strategies for running an effective substitute teacher program.

K-12 School Districts

9 min read | April 3, 2023

I can't improve academic test scores when there aren't enough teachers, says the superintendent.

Kelly Education shares how a school district superintendent deals with the fallout from a lack of substitute teachers covering teacher absences on Fridays. Read Now – I can't improve academic test scores when there aren't enough teachers, says the superintendent.

K-12 School Districts

9 min read | April 3, 2023

I must stop teacher burn out before there's no one left to teach our students, says the district CHRO.

Kelly Education shares how a school district CHRO struggles with the fallout and teacher burn out due to low fill rates for substitute teachers on Fridays. Read Now – I must stop teacher burn out before there's no one left to teach our students, says the district CHRO.

K-12 School Districts

13 min read | April 3, 2023

I'm barely keeping this ship afloat—we need reinforcements, says the principal.

Kelly Education shares how a school principal struggles to cover teacher absences on a typical Friday. He needs substitute teacher reinforcements. Read Now – I'm barely keeping this ship afloat—we need reinforcements, says the principal.

Tutoring

11 min read | March 23, 2023

Five questions school districts should ask when evaluating tutoring vendors.

Dr. Stephanie Wall, director of Kelly Education Tutoring Solutions, suggests the top questions school districts should ask when evaluating tutoring... Read Now – Five questions school districts should ask when evaluating tutoring vendors.

Tutoring

6 min read | January 16, 2023

A critical need for tutoring — our students’ learning loss is worse than we think.

Dr. Stephanie Wall, director of Kelly Education Tutoring Solutions, addresses how to make up the learning gaps exacerbated by the pandemic. Read Now – A critical need for tutoring — our students’ learning loss is worse than we think.

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | January 16, 2023

Staffing partnership helps large urban district significantly increase teacher fill rates.

A Kelly Education case study about how the partnership with OKCPS increased fill rates by 30% within the first few months. Read Now – Staffing partnership helps large urban district significantly increase teacher fill rates.

K-12 School Districts

6 min read | December 22, 2022

Establishing value in partnership with Clay County District Schools.

A Kelly Education case study about how a managed substitute teacher program helped Clay County District Schools attract and retain staff in rural Florida. Read Now – Establishing value in partnership with Clay County District Schools.

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | December 2, 2022

Successful substitute teacher fill rates for 25 years ... and counting.

A Kelly Education case study that shows how a long-term partnership with Gulfport School District ensures quality substitute teachers and support staff. Read Now – Successful substitute teacher fill rates for 25 years ... and counting.

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | December 1, 2022

Rural district grows substitute staff through referrals.

A Kelly Education case study about how referrals and an on-site staffing program helped drive quality, efficiency and cost savings for Bemidji Area... Read Now – Rural district grows substitute staff through referrals.

K-12 School Districts

6 min read | December 1, 2022

Turnkey talent program management helps Rock Hill Schools raise fill rates to 99%.

A case study about how a solid partnership between Kelly Education and Rock Hill Schools has consistently covered staff absences with quality substitute... Read Now – Turnkey talent program management helps Rock Hill Schools raise fill rates to 99%.

K-12 School Districts

7 min read | November 30, 2022

Partnership helps Alabama district solve staffing challenges in serving students with special needs.

A Kelly Education case study about how a managed paraeducator program helped Jefferson County Schools quickly hire and stabilize their paraeducator... Read Now – Partnership helps Alabama district solve staffing challenges in serving students with special needs.

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | November 22, 2022

Pennsylvania district receives expanded support to better serve students with special needs.

Kelly Education case study about hiring, developing and managing paraeducators for Great Valley School District in Pennsylvania. Read Now – Pennsylvania district receives expanded support to better serve students with special needs.

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | November 22, 2022

Q&A: New Jersey district uses partnership to stabilize staff—and keep students learning.

A case study about how Kelly Education's agility and creativity helped Gloucester City Public Schools maintain remote instruction during the pandemic. Read Now – Q&A: New Jersey district uses partnership to stabilize staff—and keep students learning.

Early Childhood Education

2 min read | October 5, 2022

Perfect partner for dependable early childhood talent.

A case study about how Kelly Education helped Creative Kids Academy in Minnesota recruit and retain caring and qualified early childhood educators. Read Now – Perfect partner for dependable early childhood talent.

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | October 1, 2022

Florida Charter Schools find unique solution for mentorship approach.

A Kelly Education case study about how providing pre-screened, interview-ready candidates has improved Florida Charter Schools' education strategy. Read Now – Florida Charter Schools find unique solution for mentorship approach.

K-12 School Districts

5 min read | April 15, 2022

Amid a staffing shortage: We need a new educator value proposition.

Nicola Soares, president of Kelly Education, outlines practical steps to increase the employee value proposition in the face of a national teacher... Read Now – Amid a staffing shortage: We need a new educator value proposition.

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | November 15, 2021

The national teacher shortage: A future where no one is left to teach our kids.

Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, writes about the impact of the Great Resignation on the national teacher shortage in the U.S. and steps to... Read Now – The national teacher shortage: A future where no one is left to teach our kids.

Higher Education

4 min read | November 4, 2021

Higher education workforce benefits. What’s your strategy?

Michael Plater, Ph.D., vice president of higher education at Kelly Education, discusses strategies to devising a benefits program for faculty and staff. Read Now – Higher education workforce benefits. What’s your strategy?

Higher Education

4 min read | October 28, 2021

The reasons higher ed leaders should talk unemployment and workers’ compensation claims before going remote.

Michael Plater, Ph.D. , vice president of higher education at Kelly Education, writes about human resources considerations for a remote workforce. Read Now – The reasons higher ed leaders should talk unemployment and workers’ compensation claims before going remote.

Higher Education

6 min read | October 28, 2021

Unleashing the power of virtual adjunct faculty. Six risks higher ed institutions should consider.

Michael Plater, Ph.D., vice president of higher education at Kelly Education, writes about the benefits and risks of hiring virtual adjunct faculty. Read Now – Unleashing the power of virtual adjunct faculty. Six risks higher ed institutions should consider.

Higher Education

5 min read | October 27, 2021

Successfully staffing higher education for what's next.

Michael Plater, Ph.D., vice president of higher education at Kelly Education, discusses economic challenges in staffing our nation’s colleges and... Read Now – Successfully staffing higher education for what's next.

Tutoring

9 min read | October 12, 2021

The solution to unprecedented learning recovery? Tutoring agility, innovation, and humanity.

Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, writes now is the time to reinvent how we help students who have fallen behind through high-impact tutoring. Read Now – The solution to unprecedented learning recovery? Tutoring agility, innovation, and humanity.

Early Childhood Education

3 min read | October 1, 2021

Solving last-minute and long-term substitute teacher needs.

A case study about how Child Garden Montessori in Minnesota finds a reliable partner in Kelly Education for early childhood substitute teachers and aides. Read Now – Solving last-minute and long-term substitute teacher needs.

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | October 1, 2021

Customized substitute teacher program with Vigo County School Corporation.

A Kelly Education case study shows how local staff provide service excellence to Vigo County School Corporation through a customized substitute teacher... Read Now – Customized substitute teacher program with Vigo County School Corporation.

Special Education

6 min read | September 24, 2021

Growing paraeducator talent—because our students with special needs deserve the best.

Kathleen Adolt-Silva, EdD, director of the Managed Paraeducator Program at Kelly Education, shares how setting para competencies helps students with... Read Now – Growing paraeducator talent—because our students with special needs deserve the best.

Special Education

7 min read | September 17, 2021

The special skills, qualities, and behaviors of effective paraeducators.

Kathleen Adolt-Silva, EdD, director of the Managed Paraeducator Program at Kelly Education, discusses the special skills, qualities, and behaviors of... Read Now – The special skills, qualities, and behaviors of effective paraeducators.

K-12 School Districts

4 min read | August 26, 2021

Working in schools — no ordinary “Help Wanted” sign here.

Amid a national teacher shortage, schools need substitute teachers, paraeductaors, and non-instructional employees who want purpose in their work. Read Now – Working in schools — no ordinary “Help Wanted” sign here.

K-12 School Districts

7 min read | May 3, 2021

Teachers are priceless — even more during a national teacher shortage.

Nicola Soares, president of Kelly Education, says gratitude alone won’t cut it anymore, especially during a national teacher shortage. Read Now – Teachers are priceless — even more during a national teacher shortage.

Special Education

6 min read | April 9, 2021

Preserving your paraprofessional workforce means preserving your district.

In a post-pandemic world, schools need paraeducators more than ever to address learning loss, maintain safety, and restore a sense of normalcy for... Read Now – Preserving your paraprofessional workforce means preserving your district.

Tutoring

3 min read | February 16, 2021

Tutoring in Schools: A critical component of educational recovery from COVID-19.

Nicola Soares, president of Kelly Education, discusses the company's response to the urgent need for tutoring via virtual and in-person school tutors. Read Now – Tutoring in Schools: A critical component of educational recovery from COVID-19.

K-12 School Districts

7 min read | January 20, 2021

Darlington County School District stays focused on delivering the best educational experience.

A case study about how Kelly Education helps Darlington County School District in South Carolina deliver the best educational experience for students. Read Now – Darlington County School District stays focused on delivering the best educational experience.

K-12 School Districts

3 min read | December 17, 2020

The pandemic revealed low substitute teacher pay.

Brad Beckner, vice president of Kelly Education, writes that expectations of substitute teachers have changed markedly recently, far outpacing their pay. Read Now – The pandemic revealed low substitute teacher pay.

K-12 School Districts

3 min read | November 3, 2020

To retain great substitute teachers, focus on nurturing the relationship.

Kelly Education identifies four ways for school district leaders to retain substitute teachers by nurturing their relationships with their substitute... Read Now – To retain great substitute teachers, focus on nurturing the relationship.

K-12 School Districts

3 min read | June 5, 2020

The economics of teacher recruitment after COVID-19.

Post-pandemic, displaced workers and parents who enjoyed guiding their students through e-learning might begin to look for new, meaningful career... Read Now – The economics of teacher recruitment after COVID-19.