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ESS.

ESS provides managed workforce services to K-12 school districts, including substitute teachers, clinicians, virtual teachers and school support staff. It employs more than 100,000 professionals across over 1,200 school systems, is backed by The Vistria Group, and acquired HeyTutor in 2026.[1]

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Deals on Carrywatch

Every @carrywatch deal that names ESS, and its role in each.

ESS (Vistria) / HeyTutor

Vistria-backed ESS acquired HeyTutor, ESS announced Sept. 16, 2026.

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Deal Web

Firms linked to ESS because they appear on the same posted deal, and how far it sits from any other firm.

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Directly connected firms

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Sources

As of 25 Sep 2026. Every fact below cites its source.

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Deal posts naming ESS:

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