Staffing Strategies
Discover how school and district leaders can approach planning for teacher absences as part of a broad staffing strategy to promote teacher retention and wellbeing.
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Why schools should shift to marketplace staffing
Thanks to the national teacher shortage, recruiting and maintaining a healthy substitute teaching pool is an increasingly prevalent challenge. You likely know the old recruiting trifecta all too well: job postings, career fairs, and newspaper ads. You likely also know…
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How to maximize substitute teacher funding
Managing a school district’s budget is complicated. From annual budget cycles, vendor management, and employee compensation, there are endless financial details that go into making sure a district is efficiently run. Despite these numerous responsibilities, it’s essential not to overlook…
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How to maximize your Swing experience
Whether or not you’re new to the Swing platform, we are constantly making updates to enhance your experience. At Swing, we’re more than just a platform — we’re a partner, and we’re here to help you succeed. https://youtu.be/ccrmsy3ObhM Take advantage…
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How schools can prepare for cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is nearly here. To ensure your school is prepared for the inevitable absences, it’s crucial to have a well-thought-out plan in place. Here are some practical strategies to employ to prepare for absences and sicknesses in…
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What to do when substitutes cancel last minute
No matter how well you plan for it, there will always be last minute substitute cancellations. While these disruptions can become very stressful, it’s important to stay calm and figure out how best to handle the situation as professionally as…
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Legislative updates: what your school should know
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: ArizonaCaliforniaIllinoisNew JerseyTexas Arizona What: House…
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