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title: Red Rover | 2026 Substitute Survey Full Report
description: Discover insights from over 18,000 substitute teachers in the 2026 Red Rover National Substitute Survey. Download the full report.
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**More than 18,000 substitute teachers across 46 states told us what motivates them, what they need, and what is missing. The 2026 Red Rover National Substitute Survey is the largest research effort of its kind, and the findings will change how your district thinks about its substitute workforce. Download the full report to see what the data reveals.**

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#### Resources

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