Last week, we had the distinct pleasure of announcing that Swing has raised $38 million in Series C funding in a round led by Apax Partners and Reach Capital. You can read the press release for the announcement here. First and foremost, we want to express our gratitude to our substitute teachers and schools. You…
June marks the start of Pride Month, which is an excellent time to begin (or continue!) talking with students about the LGBTQ+ community and the fight to achieve equity and justice. In addition to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, Pride Month also commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was a tipping point for the…
Get ready because a new generation of workers is hitting the classrooms! Generation Z (Gen Z) will soon make up 27 percent of the workplace, and are revolutionizing the workforce. With their fresh perspectives, tech-savviness, and modern values, it’s in everyone’s best interest to understand how to attract and retain this new generation of talent….
With the end of the school year nearing closer every day, substitute teachers are wondering how to best entertain their classes. One sub reached out to their Facebook community, explaining that the teacher they took over for left for maternity leave without providing any sort of sub plan. With summer so close, final grades already…
At Swing, we want to help schools stay up to date with their state’s newly enacted laws. While there’s lots of legislation in process, here are some recently passed updates pertaining to schools: Jump to: Arizona California New Jersey Arizona What: House Bill 2177 Effective: September 24, 2022 What you need to know: Charter schools…
From schools, to districts, to staffing agencies, the impact from the substitute teacher shortage is widespread. With everyone scrambling to find the best way to cover teacher absences, we’re here to guide you through the process of building an ecosystem to help manage teacher absences. Creating a substitute ecosystem While your school already has its…
Substitute teachers are no stranger to leaving notes documenting the day for the absent teacher. However, what’s the protocol when the class behaves badly? How do you leave notes that are accurate, while also describing the challenges in the classroom? One sub turned to Facebook in the hopes of getting some advice for such a…
If you’re new to substitute teaching, it’s not just the students who have things to learn! When starting at a new school, with a new grade, or even just starting out (!), it helps to turn to those with a bit more experience. And what better place to turn than the Internet? One new sub…
Your first day in a new classroom can be overwhelming and challenging. We’re here to equip you with the best possible tools to ensure you leave a positive first impression. Feel confident in the classroom with these four tips. Be on time Make sure you give yourself ample time in the morning to arrive at…
Are you looking for a career that: Then substitute teaching with Swing Education should be your next move. Now that we’ve caught your eye, let us fill you in on everything you need to know about becoming a Swing sub. Getting started First things first — before you can do anything, we’ll need to collect…
