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National Substitute Educators Day

National Substitute Educators Day!

We’re shining a bright spotlight on our dedicated substitute teachers who bring stability, compassion, and strength to classrooms across our partner districts. Their ability to step in, adapt quickly, and keep students engaged is nothing short of remarkable. Because of them, learning continues seamlessly, teachers feel supported, and schools stay strong.
Districts Get Creative to Support Substitutes

Unless you are a teacher or a school administrator, you may not know how vital substitutes are for the well-being of classrooms. One of the...

Statewide Learning Model Tracker

This helpful resource is provided by the Arizona Department of Education. Their Statewide Tracker provides a simple list of each district’s learning model – hybrid,...

Professional Development Opportunity

Thriving as a K-12 Substitute Teacher in Today’s Virtual Environment We are pleased to announce ASU Prep Digital’s Arizona Virtual Teacher Institute will generously provide a valuable...

The Many Cycles of Teaching

Riding through the streets of Tempe can be a tricky task, as anyone who has tried it can attest. Riders need to adapt to the...

ESI’s Andy Shirk speaks with Sarah McCraren and Jeremy Neis in this Business Radio X podcast

Andy has had many years advising in the Phoenix valley before leading to his current role with ESI. Sarah McCraren and Jeremy Neis interview Andy about the...

Our very own Andy Shirk spoke with AZ Family today about our efforts to provide substitute teachers across the state.

Our very own Andy Shirk spoke with AZ Family today about our efforts to provide substitute teachers across the state. Substitute teaching is a great...

From roots to branches, an Arizona tradition of learning

Manuel Quintanar is Arizona…through and through. He is a teacher, a father, a grandfather. Manuel attended Casa Grande High School, then proceeded to teach there...

A Journey in Generosity

Starting with less, giving much more Educators are always educators. For Lucrecia “Blanca” Kabeary, teaching has been a lifelong passion…one that she couldn’t quite stay...

Substitute Coordinators – Unsung Heroes

Substitute coordinators are the glue that keep our schools running, classrooms filled, and our students safe. While most of the general public don’t know much...