https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/substitute-teachers Substitute Teachers en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:15:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/hiring-retention-and-fill-rates-a-data-driven-sub-strategy Explore what keeps substitutes coming back and hear how one district rebuilt its substitute hiring process and improved its fill rate. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:15:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/hiring-retention-and-fill-rates-a-data-driven-sub-strategy https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-whoa-what-are-you-doing-here-why-this-professor-subs-in-k-12-classrooms/2026/04 Here's how stepping back into the K-12 classroom keeps “Ivory Tower Syndrome” at bay. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:18:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-whoa-what-are-you-doing-here-why-this-professor-subs-in-k-12-classrooms/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/substitute-teacher-staffing-simplified-5-strategies-for-success Struggling to find quality substitute teachers? Join our webinar to learn key strategies to keep your classrooms covered and students learning. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:33:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/substitute-teacher-staffing-simplified-5-strategies-for-success https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-my-life-as-a-substitute-teacher-in-suburbia-chaos-and-cruelty/2024/04 I was ignorant of the reality until I started teaching, writes a recent college graduate. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-my-life-as-a-substitute-teacher-in-suburbia-chaos-and-cruelty/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/10-major-challenges-for-substitute-teachers/2024/02 Substitute teachers want more support to do their jobs well. One state has identified their top concerns. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:45:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/10-major-challenges-for-substitute-teachers/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/substitute-teachers-need-support-too-see-how-one-state-is-helping/2024/02 Substitute teachers often feel unsupported and underprepared. Here's how one state is trying to change that. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:52:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/substitute-teachers-need-support-too-see-how-one-state-is-helping/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/substitute-teachers-would-like-you-to-stop-treating-them-like-babysitters/2023/11 A research review found that substitute teachers get little respect and professional training. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:02:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/substitute-teachers-would-like-you-to-stop-treating-them-like-babysitters/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-find-and-keep-substitutes/2023/09 Educators and leaders discuss ways to deepen the substitute labor pool amid staff shortages and absenteeism. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:57:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-find-and-keep-substitutes/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-substitute-teachers-deserve-more-respect/2023/02 Last year I became a substitute teacher—and then I left. Here's what drove me out of the classroom. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:53:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-substitute-teachers-deserve-more-respect/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/states-are-making-it-easier-to-become-substitute-teachers/2023/02 But some question whether that's a good idea. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:09:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/states-are-making-it-easier-to-become-substitute-teachers/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-11-critical-issues-facing-educators-in-2023/2022/12 From health and safety to labor shortages, the coming year is rife with challenges for school leaders and teachers. Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:49:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-11-critical-issues-facing-educators-in-2023/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/could-educator-shortages-affect-the-future-workforce-heres-what-business-leaders-think/2022/11 Kelly Education, a school staffing agency, surveyed business leaders about their concerns. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:10:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/could-educator-shortages-affect-the-future-workforce-heres-what-business-leaders-think/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/contractors-are-filling-staffing-gaps-in-schools-know-the-benefits-and-the-drawbacks/2022/06 Schools turn to private companies for help filling positions with no local job candidates. It can be costly, but some say it's a big help. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:27:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/contractors-are-filling-staffing-gaps-in-schools-know-the-benefits-and-the-drawbacks/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-one-principal-has-dodged-the-staffing-shortage/2022/05 A high school principal in Polk County, Fla., has developed his own talent pipeline that helps avoid staffing issues. Fri, 13 May 2022 21:46:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-one-principal-has-dodged-the-staffing-shortage/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-short-on-substitute-teachers-heres-something-states-can-do/2022/05 Student teachers can make good substitutes, but the rules often don't allow them to step in, write two researchers. Fri, 13 May 2022 17:43:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-short-on-substitute-teachers-heres-something-states-can-do/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/districts-are-raising-wages-to-fix-shortages-is-it-sustainable/2022/02 Staff shortages have pushed districts to increase pay. But some might have to cut programs or staff to make higher wages permanent. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:36:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/districts-are-raising-wages-to-fix-shortages-is-it-sustainable/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/high-quality-substitute-teaching-what-we-know-now/2022/01 Research has a couple of suggestions on helping substitutes be effective. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:15:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/high-quality-substitute-teaching-what-we-know-now/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/awake-at-2-a-m-agonizing-over-life-and-death-decisions-a-superintendents-story/2022/01 Daily, high-stakes judgment calls on COVID weigh heavy on a superintendent's mind. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:26:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/awake-at-2-a-m-agonizing-over-life-and-death-decisions-a-superintendents-story/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/governor-substitutes-at-elementary-school-amid-chronic-staff-shortages/2022/01 The omicron variant has ravaged New Mexico schools, leaving a wave of staff and student absences. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:51:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/governor-substitutes-at-elementary-school-amid-chronic-staff-shortages/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-are-desperate-for-substitutes-and-getting-creative/2022/01 Now in the substitute-teacher pool: parents, college students, and the National Guard. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:59:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-are-desperate-for-substitutes-and-getting-creative/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/serving-as-substitute-teacher-superintendent-gets-fresh-view-of-schools-covid-struggles/2021/12 A superintendent shares her experiences on TikTok after substituting as a teacher in her district because of a staffing shortage. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:53:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/serving-as-substitute-teacher-superintendent-gets-fresh-view-of-schools-covid-struggles/2021/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/staff-shortages-affect-students-too-heres-where-schools-are-shutting-down/2021/10 A few months into the third academic year in a row disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, at least several dozen school buildings in numerous states have had to shut down due to inadequate staffing. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:20:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/staff-shortages-affect-students-too-heres-where-schools-are-shutting-down/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-staff-shortages-are-crushing-schools/2021/10 Teachers are sacrificing their planning periods, students are arriving hours late, meals are out of whack, and patience is running thin. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:49:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-staff-shortages-are-crushing-schools/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-already-dire-substitute-shortage-could-get-worse-before-it-gets-better/2021/10 School districts are trying all sorts of tactics, including increasing pay and relaxing requirements, to get more subs in classrooms. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:03:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-already-dire-substitute-shortage-could-get-worse-before-it-gets-better/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-respect-and-no-support-k-12-workers-explain-why-schools-struggle-with-staffing/2021/09 Bus drivers, custodians, and other school employees share stories of low pay, meager benefits, minimal respect, and dangerous conditions. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:08:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-respect-and-no-support-k-12-workers-explain-why-schools-struggle-with-staffing/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-district-built-a-better-more-reliable-supply-of-substitute-teachers-heres-how/2021/09 A Rhode Island school district tackles one of the biggest staffing challenges for school administrators. So far, it's working. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:24:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-district-built-a-better-more-reliable-supply-of-substitute-teachers-heres-how/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-are-getting-mental-health-days-so-why-dont-teachers/2021/08 As the push grows for student mental health days, a Maryland teenager advocates for giving the same to teachers. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:41:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-are-getting-mental-health-days-so-why-dont-teachers/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/reopening-schools-in-100-days-how-staff-shortages-could-hobble-bidens-plan/2021/01 President Biden's vow to reopen schools depends on one of the biggest uncertainties in K-12 right now: assembling enough staff to run them. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:51:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/reopening-schools-in-100-days-how-staff-shortages-could-hobble-bidens-plan/2021/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-grapple-with-substitute-teacher-shortages-medical-leave-requests-survey-finds/2020/11 The demand for substitute teacher positions is outpacing the supply, and the quality of those applying is a concern in many places. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:11:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-grapple-with-substitute-teacher-shortages-medical-leave-requests-survey-finds/2020/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-scramble-to-find-substitute-teachers/2020/10 Some districts are paying bonuses, some are lowering qualifications, and one is assigning central office staff to substitute at least one day per week. Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:10:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-scramble-to-find-substitute-teachers/2020/10