Educators are always finding ways to connect with their communities, and we've been looking for some of the best examples all month. Talk about creativity!

Check out some of our partners going the extra mile:

This school year was packed with so many fun times, and great memories despite all of the challenges of the last few months. We can’t wait to get back next year!

The end of the year forced us to rethink the way we work together, the way we teach, and the way we stay engaged with our communities during this tough time. It’s amazing that as educators, we can have so much influence on the communities around us. 

While all of our partners have gone above and beyond, we wanted to share a few of the many examples out there...

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An open letter to Arizona families from Governor Doug Ducey. Read the full story »

ESI began in 1999 as a modest, one-district operation in Arizona. Since then, we've grown to become the trusted employee leasing solution for school districts, cities and colleges, while remaining a privately owned company. Our teachers enjoy working with a team who understands how demanding their profession is, and who stands behind them providing professional training and benefits to eligible employees. Employers consistently turn to us for our top talent.

Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced a statewide closure of Arizona schools. Read the full story »

Arizona students and educators benefit from the combined companies

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz – March 9, 2020 – Educational Services, Inc. (ESI), announced the acquisition of smartSchoolsPlus for an undisclosed price. Both are Arizona-based companies providing employee staffing solutions for school districts through substitute outsourcing as well as return-to-work programs for retirees. The consolidated experience of these two industry leaders creates an even more effective resource to help address the personnel challenges facing schools.

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- You've heard about the Arizona teacher shortage, but what about our substitute teachers?

Well, guess what? Arizona needs more of those too.

Here in Arizona, school districts spend most mornings troubleshooting, just trying to cover those classes where teachers have called out. It’s a daily occurrence and just one more challenge associated with the state of our schools.

In the wake of a deadly hurricane that left infrastructure on the island in shambles, an Arizona company is eyeing Puerto Rico as a rich source of bilingual, American teachers who can help solve Arizona’s teacher shortage. Read the full story »

The Substitute Symposium, held on July 25th, 2018, brought together district HR personnel to collaborate on the best practices for supporting and managing substitutes. It was a day of professional learning and networking that was both informative and enjoyable. Thank you to all who attended. Our team will continue to serve you and we wish you all the best in the upcoming school year!