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Insights   •   November 22, 2024

Why Do You Sub? Inspiring Stories and Strategies from Red Rover Guest Teachers Across the U.S.

“When we know WHY we do what we do, everything falls into place . . . Those in pursuit of WHY are inspired to do what is right.” ~Simon Sinek Though..

Insights November 15, 2024

Finding Balance: How a District Uses Low- and High-Tech Strategies for Teacher Recruiting & Retention

If you are involved in any way with recruiting teachers and other K-12 staff,..

Insights October 15, 2024

More Than Money Saved: A Comprehensive Guide To Justifying Your Time Tracking Software

With ever-tightening budgets looming over districts across the country, teams..

Insights October 08, 2024

Want To Use Video Interviews In Hiring? Consider These Four Factors First

By Maren Madalyn, contributing writer I remember my first time submitting a..

Insights August 29, 2024

10,000 Voices & Growing: An Analysis of Key Trends & Takeaways From The Largest Substitute Teacher Survey Yet

For the last four years, Red Rover has partnered with Substantial to design,..

Case Studies August 21, 2024

From Frustration to Function: Red Rover Enhances the Buncombe County Schools Substitute Experience

Wavering Fill Rates Highlighted the Need for Improvement Before the pandemic,..

Insights August 15, 2024

Substitute Feedback: The (Not So) Secret Ingredient To Effective Absence Management

Few educators would argue that they don’t benefit from refining their skills..

Insights July 30, 2024

Comprehensive Substitute Coverage: 4 Best Practices To Adopt Right Now

Build a substitute pool. Make a long-term recruiting plan. Improve with..

Insights July 25, 2024

Modern K12 Workforce Management: The Four Rs for Every Leader’s Back-To-School Checklist

Every educator needs a back-to-school checklist. With K12 workforce management,..

Insider June 26, 2024

From Passion to Purpose: Innovative Solutions and the Heart of Leadership

A Conversation with Red Rover’s CEO, Dani O'Shaughnessey Meet Daniel..

Case Studies June 13, 2024

Love at First Click: Red Rover Helps Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Streamline Absence Management

Overview: A Familiar Yet Modern Absence Management Solution Like most districts..

Insights May 15, 2024

Do You Know Your Actual Substitute Fill Rates? You Should, and Here’s How To Improve Them

The impact of teacher absenteeism on student learning isn’t lost on any..

Insights April 30, 2024

Explaining the “I” Word: What is Interoperability and Why Does It Matter in K12 Education?

Maren Madalyn, contributing writer for Red Rover. During my years as a..

Insights April 03, 2024

These 5 Keys Make For A Smooth Absence Management Implementation

“We are switching to a new _____ this year.” This sentence may be enough to..

Insights March 14, 2024

Navigating A Teacher Double-Shortage: 3 Essential Hiring Strategies

Over the summer of 2023, news headlines filled with this declaration: “The..

Insights March 06, 2024

The Myth of K12 Platforms: 4 Reasons Why Building Beats Buying in EdTech

To build or not to build — it’s the poetic question that every technology..

Insights February 23, 2024

Substitute Teacher Engagement Matters – Here’s How To Boost It

Maren Madalyn, contributing writer for Red Rover. Early in my career, I worked..

Insights February 15, 2024

Considering a Long-Term Edtech Contract? Ask These 4 Questions First

In the 2022-23 school year alone, districts across the United States used over..

Insights February 09, 2024

4 Ways Technology Can Help Overcome the Teacher Shortage

It’s no secret that this year’s teacher shortage is among the biggest issues..

Insights January 18, 2024

The State of the Teacher Shortage: Addressing Challenges and Retaining Educators

Teachers hold an immensely important role in shaping the minds of future..

Insights January 16, 2024

Symposium Sneak Peek: Keynote Speaker Dr. Joe Sanfelippo on “Breaking the Script” of the Substitute Experience

After working more than 25 years in education, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo knows a thing..

Insights December 07, 2023

Farewell to the Past: A New Era for Timesheets

In a quiet corner of a school district storeroom, a single Paper Timesheet lay..

Insights November 30, 2023

5 Hallmarks of Quality Professional Development for Substitutes

Contributed By: Jessie Weiser, Chief Operating Officer, Substantial Classrooms..

Case Studies November 15, 2023

Lake County Schools Modernizes Their Absence Management with Red Rover

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, managing teacher absences efficiently..

Case Studies October 26, 2023

Leander ISD Achieves Efficiency and Excellence in Absence Management with Red Rover

Leander ISD welcomes 1,000 additional students every year to its campuses. This..

Insights October 18, 2023

Overcoming the Substitute Teacher Effect: Proactive Strategies for Improving Classroom Management and Student Behavior

Substitute teaching can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. However, one..

Insights October 12, 2023

Better Together: What K–12 Districts Can Achieve With Absence Management and Time Tracking

In today's fast-paced educational landscape, managing teacher absences (as well..

Insights September 26, 2023

7 Key Takeaways From the 2023 Substitute Teacher Survey

With the country still in the throes of a teacher shortage, it’s more..

Case Studies September 13, 2023

Red Rover Provides a Turnkey Solution for Block Scheduling Needs

By 2021, time-consuming workarounds to keep systems functioning effectively had..

Insights July 20, 2023

The Substitute Teacher Shortage: Is This the “New Normal?”

In the case of K-12 school staffing, a state of disequilibrium has become the..

Insights June 22, 2023

7 Key Features to Look for in Employee Time Tracking Software for K-12

A school district’s most significant investment is in its employees: the..

Insights June 13, 2023

5 Signs It’s Time to Switch Your District’s Absence Management System

Is your district saddled with an unwieldy, cumbersome K–12 absence management..

Insights June 02, 2023

The Impact of Teacher Absenteeism on Student Achievement

Although the immediate urgency of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly..

Insights May 25, 2023

The Tragic Tale of the Paper Timesheet

Banish antiquated, flawed timekeeping systems to the dusty old archives of..

Insights May 18, 2023

Absence Management Software: Avoid Staffing Logic Puzzles With This Must-Have Checklist

Some of us may recall those old-school logic puzzles—ones with multiple..

Case Studies May 04, 2023

Columbus City Schools Streamlines Their Payroll for Extra Duty Coverage

During the 2021–2022 school year, Elizabeth Turley, the former administrator..

Insights March 30, 2023

5 Overlooked Ways to Boost Substitute Fill Rates: Respect, Support, and Reward Your Substitute Teachers, and They’ll Come Back

Finding and retaining qualified substitute teachers has often presented a..

Q&A with the 2023 SMS Keynote Speaker: Jay Midwood

We’re just one week away from the 2023 Substitute Management Symposium! The..

Insights November 03, 2022

A Simple Guide for Upgrading Your Substitute Management System

Technology is a significant factor in the success of your substitute teaching..

Insights June 28, 2022

Know Your Subs: 4 Findings From the 2022 Substitute Survey

Molding the minds of the next generation is a tall order, and it’s been..

News December 17, 2021

Columbus City Schools Signs On with Red Rover

Absence management is tricky business for school districts—especially amid the..

Insights November 30, 2021

How to Avoid School District Time Sheet Fraud

Time sheets can be a real headache for school districts—especially those..

Insights November 30, 2021

Robocalling Is Dead: The Future of Substitute Placement Is Not in Sub Calling

Hey! 2010 called. It wants its sub placement system back. Robocalling—where an..

Insights November 17, 2021

Substitute Appreciation: 7 Ways to Celebrate Substitute Educators Day

Substitute teachers play an essential role in K-12 education—they’re there to..

Insights November 15, 2021

Where Are All Our Substitutes?

This post first appeared on www.kronos.com. It is like a bad dream – principals..

Insights October 04, 2021

Why Substitute Fill Rates Matter (and Two Ways to Tackle Them)

Why do substitute fill rates matter? More school districts across the U.S. are..

Insights September 30, 2021

How to Attract and Support Virtual Substitute Teachers

More school districts across the U.S. are looking for subs to fill virtual..

News September 08, 2021

Red Rover Partners with UKG

Exton, PA, (September 8, 2021) – Red Rover today announced it has joined the..

Insights August 24, 2021

Survey Results: 4 Findings to Help You Attract and Retain Modern Subs

More school districts across the U.S. are struggling to fill substitute teacher..

Product August 17, 2021

The Only Absence Management & Substitute Teacher App You'll Ever Need

Did you know that the Red Rover absence management and substitute teacher app..

Product August 11, 2021

More Than 400 School Districts Have Chosen Red Rover for Absence Management

We get it—modern school districts are facing a lot of uncertainty these days...

News August 04, 2021

SubSchool & Red Rover Offer Innovative Support for Substitute Teachers

As schools rebuild their depleted sub pools and prepare for an influx of new..

Case Studies July 27, 2021

Q&A with Van Buren Public Schools: Why It Left Its Old Absence Management Software Behind

Meet Van Buren Public Schools The Van Buren Public School district has a big..

News July 20, 2021

What the New U.S. Secretary of Education Means for Your District

As Joe Biden’s administration ushers in a plethora of new policies, it’s..

Insights July 08, 2021

3 Ways to Take a Strategic Approach to Substitute Management

A shortage of qualified substitute teachers is impacting districts across the..

Product July 01, 2021

Introducing The Best Time Tracking Software for K12 (It's Time to Put Down the Pencil)

It may be 2021, but a shocking number of school districts still use paper and..

Case Studies June 21, 2021

Q&A with San Juan Island: Why This Washington State School District Switched to Red Rover

Nestled in the Salish Sea of the Pacific Ocean sits Washington state’s San Juan..

Insights June 01, 2021

What Your Teacher Absence Management System Is Missing

The uncertainty of the gig economy, an ever-changing job market, and the..

Insights May 25, 2021

3 Steps to Avoid Substitute Teacher Shortage Over the Summer + Email Template for Recruitment

School districts across the U.S. are facing substitute teacher shortages, which..

Insights April 28, 2021

K12 Platform vs. "Best of Breed" Software: Which Is Better?

K12 software platforms often claim they can "do it all," with one system..

Insights April 08, 2021

Attracting Substitute Teachers in Today’s “Gig Economy”

School districts across the nation are facing massive substitute teacher..

News March 19, 2021

Red Rover and STEDI Address National Sub-Shortage

The challenge for K-12 schools in finding, training, and retaining highly..

Insights March 16, 2021

7 Ways to Overcome the COVID-19 Substitute Teacher Shortage

Great substitute teachers are becoming a rare commodity. Last March, the..

News February 16, 2021

Skyward Partners with Red Rover to Improve Absence Management for Districts

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (February 16, 2021) – Skyward, an administrative software..

Insights February 11, 2021

Big Pictures Make For Better Decisions.

When you’re the one responsible for approving who can take their leave and..

Case Studies February 08, 2021

Riverview Schools Is All Aboard with Red Rover

Riverview Community School District’s mascot is a pirate and fittingly, their..

Case Studies February 08, 2021

Kalamazoo Public Schools Comes Over to Red Rover

Sarah Swafford serves as the Substitutes Coordinator for Kalamazoo Public..

Insights January 13, 2021

All Absences Are Not Created Equal.

From planned PTO to one-time vacancies, the reasons for K12 absences are as..

Insights December 17, 2020

Say Hello To Your New Sub.

If you find yourself these days “turning over rocks” to fill absences, you’re..

Case Studies December 17, 2020

Manchester Community Schools Join Red Rover

Laura Neal, the district’s Human Resources Coordinator, made the decision to..

News December 11, 2020

Red Rover wins Platinum 2020 New Product Award

Red Rover is pleased to announce that we've been selected by THE Journal for..

Insights November 16, 2020

November Panel Recap: Substitute Shortages in the Age of COVID

Even in normal times, daily absences in the US average over 200,000+ on any..

Product October 22, 2020

Building a Brand Around Customer Delight.

From the very beginning, even before it was called Red Rover, we recognized..

Insights October 17, 2020

The Evolution of Absence Management

This Isn't Your Aunt Evelyn’s Sub-Calling System. When most people hear the..

Case Studies October 17, 2020

Absence Management Simplified for Berrien RESA

Norwood explained that in the old system, switching a substitute required..

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