Decades of Putting Certified Teachers Where Students Need Them

Proximity Learning was built on a simple belief: that where you live should never determine the quality of your education.

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Nationwide District Impact Numbers

5,000+ Classrooms Staffed

92% Teacher Retention

500,000+ Students Served

Our Mission

To Connect All Learners With The Expert Teachers They Deserve.

Behind every great student is a great teacher. But today, millions of students sit in classrooms without a certified teacher simply because their district can’t find one locally. Proximity Learning was built to solve that. We connect all learners to expert teachers through live, synchronous instruction, because everyone deserves more than a vacancy.

Our Story

Evan Erdberg Founded in 2009 as MyChinese360, the company originally focused on providing Chinese world language instruction through live virtual learning. In 2014, Evan Erdberg expanded the vision and launched Proximity Learning with a broader mission focused on educational equity — ensuring all students have access to qualified teachers regardless of geography or staffing shortages. As teacher vacancies grew nationwide, Proximity Learning evolved into a scalable national solution connecting schools with certified teachers across critical subject areas. The company’s growth accelerated following its 2019 acquisition by ESS, which added operational scale and a nationwide facilitator network. Today, more than 400 partner schools rely on Proximity Learning to help address teacher shortages and expand access to quality instruction nationwide.

Meet The Founder

Evan Erdberg, a pioneer in online education, revolutionized K-12 learning by introducing virtual teacher staffing through Proximity Learning Inc. (PLI), which he founded and leads. His work ensures that students nationwide have access to quality education, addressing the teacher shortage with thousands of qualified educators in over 100 districts. With a background in educational technology and a focus on improving education quality, Evan’s vision and leadership have significantly impacted educational outcomes by merging technology with traditional teaching methods

His technical expertise gave him the tools. His conviction that people need people gave him the purpose. Over 16 years later, Evan continues to lead a team staffing thousands of classrooms across the country with the same passion to connect every learner with the expert teacher they deserve.

About Us

Our Values

Innovation

Innovating New Ways To Impact Students

The teacher shortage is not a static problem, and our solutions aren’t either. We continuously evolve our instruction model, technology, and specialist offerings to make sure your district has consistent access to what students need most to aid their learning.

Passion

Passionate About Increasing Equity

Every student in every district deserves a certified instructor, not just those in well-funded districts with deep hiring pools. Our team shows up every day driven by that mission, working to make sure geography and resources never determine a child’s educational quality.

Integrity

Built on a Foundation of Integrity

We believe the best partnerships are built on transparency. That means honest communication, reliable follow-through, and a support team that stays with your district long after onboarding ends. When we make a commitment to your students and your team, we keep it.