Blog Articles

What’s Ahead for 2025–26: Key Staffing Trends Shaping K–12 Education

Recent staffing trends highlight ongoing teacher and support role shortages, rising pressure on retention, and increased reliance on data and technology to manage workforce needs. Districts that embrace proactive planning, flexible roles, and full-spectrum support will be best equipped to maintain stability and drive student success.

The Backbone of Support: Why Paraprofessionals Are Essential

Paraprofessionals play a vital role in today’s classrooms, providing individualized support, managing behaviors, and helping teachers meet diverse student needs. As schools face rising challenges, investing in consistent, well-trained paraprofessionals is essential to student success and overall classroom stability.

From Disruption to Recovery: Making Up for Lost Learning Post-COVID

The long-term effects of COVID-19 are still impacting student learning, but recovery is underway through consistent classroom coverage, targeted interventions, and expanded support roles. Strategic staffing ensures schools have the reliable professionals needed to rebuild academic progress and emotional stability.

Reducing Administrative Burden: How Staffing Partnerships Help Districts Refocus on What Matters Most

Managing staffing internally places a heavy burden on school districts, pulling leaders away from priorities like instruction and teacher retention. Partnering with a staffing provider eases that load by handling recruitment, compliance, scheduling, and payroll—freeing districts to focus on student success and long-term impact.