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Amid a substitute-teacher crisis, Philly is moving to cut ties with its sub provider

The school board will consider approving a two-year, $58 million contract with ESS Northeast, replacing Kelly Educational Services.

Amid a crisis in staffing, the Philadelphia School District is cutting ties with its current provider of substitute teachers. Kelly Educational Services will no longer provide substitutes for the city school system after this school year.
Amid a crisis in staffing, the Philadelphia School District is cutting ties with its current provider of substitute teachers. Kelly Educational Services will no longer provide substitutes for the city school system after this school year.Read moreDAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer