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    Substitute Teacher Story: Jenna Kroeger

    A substitute teacher story about Jenna Kroeger who enjoys educating students while waiting for grad school to begin. Watch Now
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    Paraeducator Story: Jordyn Solomon

    Jordyn Solomon exemplifies compassion as a paraeducator working with students with special needs. She's one of our 2025 Educators of the Year. Watch Now
    7 min read | April 1, 2025

    Tutor Story: ShiAnn Santiago

    ShiAnn Santiago finds purpose helping students to succeed through push-in tutoring. She's our 2025 Educator of the Year in the Tutor category. Watch Now
    7 min read | April 1, 2025

    Substitute Teacher Story: Irvin Sutton

    Irvin Sutton, an Army veteran and postal service retiree, inspires students as a substitute teacher at a Baltimore County Public School. Watch Now
    8 min read | March 17, 2025

    How to be a good substitute teacher.

    To be a good substitute teacher, you should be professional, follow lesson plans, put safety first, and manage the classroom. Read More
    4 min read | March 17, 2025

    Do substitute teachers get health benefits?

    Most substitute teachers do not get health benefits from the school district, especially when they work part-time. Read More
    6 min read | March 17, 2025

    Do you need a degree to be a substitute teacher?

    Your state and local school district set the requirements for whether you need a degree to be a substitute teacher. Let's look more closely. Read More
    6 min read | March 7, 2025

    Substitute Teacher Story: Diego Gomez

    A substitute teacher story about Diego Gomez, a U.S. Navy veteran who now serves his community as a substitute teacher. Watch Now
    7 min read | February 27, 2025

    Substitute Teaching Tip: What is social emotional learning?

    Social emotional learning involves teaching students about self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and decision-making. Read More
    7 min read | February 27, 2025

    Substitute Teaching Tip: What is trauma informed care in schools?

    Trauma informed care involves being compassionate to students who have had experiences of loss, nelgect, or abuse impacting coping ability. Read More
    6 min read | February 27, 2025

    Substitute Teaching Tip: How to implement small group instruction in the classroom.

    As a substitute teacher, knowing how to implement small group instruction in the classroom, involves increasing student engagement in lesson. Read More
    6 min read | February 27, 2025

    Substitute Teacher Tip: Reintegration after student discipline or difficult moment.

    After student discipline, substitute teachers should warmly welcome them back to class, then get back to the lesson or routine. Read More

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