Let’s face it: health insurance can be really confusing and stressful. What’s a deductible? How are copayments and coinsurances different? What are subsidies? What’s the difference between an HMO and PPO? How much coverage do I need and how do I find insurance that fits my budget? Getting the answers to these questions is never easy, and navigating the ins … Read More
Swing Education, STEDI Team to Offer Substitute Teacher Training
Professional development is a big part of a teacher’s year, and for good reason. Studies show that professional development can have a direct impact on student achievement, not to mention educator satisfaction. At Swing Education, we think all educators — not just full-time teachers in school-sponsored PD programs — should have access to high-quality training. That’s why we’re so excited … Read More
Swing Education Raises Series B to Put the Spotlight on Substitute Teaching
Today, we’re excited to announce our $15 million Series B investment, co-led by GV (formerly Google Ventures) and education technology-focused Owl Ventures. This investment recognizes our accomplishments to date, including providing substitute teachers in over 70,000 classrooms and serving over 1 million students. We are grateful to all our substitutes for being part of the Swing journey! With this new … Read More
Swing Education Unveils New Logo and Website
We are thrilled to unveil a new look to Swing Education! Since we started this journey three years ago, we have been relentlessly focused on solving the substitute teacher shortage problem. The average student will spend about six months of their school career with a substitute, and it is a critical function we must get right for our education … Read More