Managing substitute teachers efficiently is a crucial aspect of ensuring smooth day to day operations. To directly address and simplify the challenges faced by school admins, we are launching our Swing Schools app (on both iOS and Android), a modern platform designed to directly address some of schools’ biggest pain points. The problem Being a…
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Graduate of San Jose State University, Paul Teogalbo has been a substitute teacher with Swing since September 2022 in Sacramento, CA. Before he earned his CTC credential in 2023, Paul taught as a paraprofessional for eight years, working with students with special needs. An aspiring teacher With hopes of one day becoming a full time…
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans, and when we celebrate and acknowledge their contributions to American history. Whether you are helping to execute lesson plans, or seeking ways to increase your own knowledge, below, we share ways to explore Black History Month, and highlight the…
“Work hard, play hard, dream big!” – Paul Teogalbo, Sacramento Swing Sub Graduate of San Jose State University, Paul Teogalbo has been a substitute teacher with Swing since September 2022 in Sacramento, CA. Before he earned his CTC credential in 2023, Paul taught as a paraprofessional for eight years, working with students with special needs….
Meet Amber Charter Schools Founded in 2000, Amber Charter Schools is the first Latino-led charter school in New York. Amber Charter Schools serves students in three locations and aims to provide their students with a rigorous and well-rounded education that will set them up for future successes. The challenge In the years following COVID-19, Amber…
With every new classroom you sub for, you’ll be making a first impression. What you wear sets the tone for how students view you and it can also affect how you carry yourself, influencing your demeanor and productivity. Many schools outline their expectations for dress code prior to your first day, but if not, we’ve…
COVID-19 introduced the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds that provided crucial help for schools during the first year of the pandemic. With the largest of three rounds of ESSER funding running out this current school year, districts nationwide are figuring out how to create sustainable strategies to address ongoing needs. With the…
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