Kelly Education and Elevate K-12 Announce Partnership to Address the Teacher Vacancy Crisis
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Kelly Education and Elevate K-12 have announced a strategic partnership to address the teacher vacancy crisis in U.S. schools. This collaboration combines Kelly Education's network of classroom coaches with Elevate K-12's virtual teaching platform and certified teacher pool. The partnership aims to provide school districts with a seamless staffing solution that integrates LIVE virtual instruction with on-ground support, ensuring effective education without compromising quality.
Kelly Education, serving over 10,000 school partners, and Elevate K-12, having taught more than 350,000 students, will work together to offer a holistic educational experience. This initiative addresses the challenges of unfilled positions and expanding class sizes, providing schools with additional resources to maintain the continuity of learning.
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- Partnership addresses the critical teacher and support staff vacancy crisis in U.S. schools
- Combines Kelly Education's extensive network of classroom coaches with Elevate K-12's virtual teaching platform
- Offers a seamless staffing solution for school districts struggling with unfilled positions
- Provides effective instruction without compromising quality
- Enhances educational outcomes by integrating LIVE virtual instruction with on-ground support
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Partnership represents a shared commitment to ensuring the continuity of learning in U.S. schools
TROY, Mich., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly Education, the nation's leading provider of education workforce solutions with over 10,000 school partners, and Elevate K-12, the largest LIVE virtual teaching company, which has taught over 350,000 students, announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the continuity of learning during the persistent teacher and support staff vacancy crisis.
This collaboration combines the strengths of Kelly Education's extensive network of highly qualified classroom coaches with Elevate K-12's highly qualified, U.S.-certified teacher pool and virtual teaching platform. This partnership means that school districts grappling with unfilled positions and the repercussions of expanding class sizes will be able to leverage both companies for a seamless staffing solution that augments a school’s existing resources, providing effective instruction without compromise.
"Partnering with Elevate K-12 allows us to enhance our support for school districts by integrating LIVE virtual instruction with on-the-ground classroom coaches, providing a holistic and effective educational experience in a safe and nurturing environment," said Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education. "This partnership is about giving students the education they deserve from experienced, certified instructors from wherever they are, while supporting these virtual teachers with great in-classroom resources."
"Our collaboration with Kelly Education is a significant step in our mission to bring high-quality education to every corner of the country," said Piyush Lumba, Chief Executive Officer at Elevate K-12. "While our customers love our virtual teaching solutions, they often struggle with staffing the classrooms with well-trained and committed resources, without straining their current workforce. Kelly Education’s scale allows us to address this pain point by bringing together high-quality teachers with the in-classroom support needed to enhance the classroom experience and ensure effective instruction. The classroom coaches provided by Kelly Education are the best at partnering with the Elevate LIVE teachers."
To learn more about how Kelly Education helps address staffing challenges, visit kellyeducation.com. To learn more about how Elevate K-12 enhances educational outcomes, visit www.elevatek12.com.
About Kelly Education
Kelly Education powers the future of learning through customized workforce solutions, including hiring and recruiting, business management, professional development, academic and social-emotional support across the full continuum of education––from PreK-12, special education, and therapeutic services to executive search and beyond. Kelly Education is a business of Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a global workforce solutions provider that connects businesses and individuals with limitless opportunities through meaningful work. Learn more at kellyeducation.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
About Elevate K-12
Elevate K-12 is a Chicago-based teaching company that brings high-quality LIVE teaching to K-12 classrooms. Schools and districts partner with Elevate K-12 to solve their teacher shortage challenges and provide effective and engaging instruction to their students. Its tech-enabled service was built for K-12 education and is powered by state-certified, qualified teachers using state-aligned curriculums. Elevate K-12 is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S., providing equity in education nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.elevatek12.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Danielle Nixon
Director of Public Relations
Kelly Education
Phone: 816-737-8414
Email: danielle.nixon@kellyservices.com
Lindsay Donikian
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Elevate K-12
Phone: 312-373-9214
Email: getresults@elevatek12.com
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