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Equipping Staff for Authentic and Meaningful Engagement with Students webinar hosted by Dr. April Willis, Regina Salinas and Crystal Demsky Hudak
November 22, 2021
Equipping Staff for Authentic and Meaningful Engagement with Students
Proximity Learning features certified virtual teachers during the months of September and October
November 18, 2021
September and October Featured Virtual Teachers are Energized by their Students
Virtual certified teacher Crystal Demsky Hudak smiles.
November 8, 2021
Live Instruction Teachers Make A Difference Through Distance Learning
Certified virtual teacher Mrs. Perez smiles in front of a chalkboard
November 4, 2021
Livestream Math Teacher Finds “Magical” Work/Life Balance
A line of rainbow colored pencils.
October 13, 2021
Elementary Teacher Switches to Virtual Education to Pursue Her Dreams
Livestream virtual teacher Chelisa Elmore teaching online live instruction.
October 8, 2021
How this teacher can be in 5 places at once
Student video conferences virtual teacher for personalized instruction.
September 29, 2021
8 Reasons Why One on One Teaching Benefits Students
Child learning to code on a tablet.
September 17, 2021
5 Ed-Tech Solutions When Facing Teacher Shortages
Proximity Learning features certified virtual teachers during the month of August
September 16, 2021
August Featured Virtual Teachers Connect with Students
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September 15, 2021
Leveling Out the Classroom: Achieving Equity in Education
Graphic design character sits at desk in a virtual meeting.
September 15, 2021
National Online Learning Day
An empty classroom is filled with empty desks because of covid-19 teacher shortage
August 30, 2021
COVID-19 Impact on Teacher Shortages
Proximity Learning virtual teacher recalls her experience of virtual learning.
August 28, 2021
July Featured Virtual Teachers Help Students Thrive
Back to school written on a chalkboard with scattered school supplies
August 18, 2021
How Our Teachers are Preparing for Back to School
Students learning online in a physical classroom
August 17, 2021
For the 3rd Time, Proximity Learning Appears on the Inc. 5000
A colorful stack of school textbooks sit on a desk.
August 9, 2021
Prince William County Public Schools Finds Support for Teaching Shortages
An attentive student listens to teachers online.
August 5, 2021
A Day in the Life of a PLI Teacher
A teacher wearing headphones feels burnt out and stress in their zoom classroom.
August 2, 2021
9 Ways to Avoid Teacher Burnout
Virtual student raises their hand while participating in remote learning.
July 27, 2021
4 Ways to Verify your Virtual School Provider
A student looks defeated and frustrated in front of a computer for online school with an uncertified teacher.
July 15, 2021
Long-term, Non-Certified Teacher Impact
An attentive teacher helps a student learn computer programing.
July 7, 2021
Top 5 Reasons Why a Teacher Will Leave A School District
A masked student practices solving math problems in k12 online public school.
July 1, 2021
Proximity Learning Partners with Dallas ISD for Livestreamed Tutoring
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June 28, 2021
Critical Race Theory and Equity: How do they Coincide?
A k12 student expresses creativity by coloring with colored pencils.
June 8, 2021
A Parent's Perspective: Virtual Learning in the Pandemic
Graduates throw their hats into the air in celebration.
June 7, 2021
Proximity Scholarship Highlight
A student listens to the teacher from the back of the classroom.
May 27, 2021
Teacher Certifications and Education Equity
A virtual teacher zooms a lesson from their office.
May 24, 2021
Adding Equity to Schools through Career and Technical Education
Blue McDowell County School District logo pictures a blue forest and mountains.
May 17, 2021
West Virginia School District Connects Students to Virtual Classroom
Garland Independent School District's blue and red logo partners with edtech virtual learning company.
May 17, 2021
Texas School District Receives Certified Foreign Language Teachers
Wyoming County Schools logo has a rope wrapped around the state with the capitol starred.
May 5, 2021
West Virginia School District Utilizes Live Virtual Instruction
Virtual teaching is fun for educators.
April 28, 2021
Proximity Learning Works with Universities to Mentor Student Teachers
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April 15, 2021
Rural Tennessee District Achieves Strategy to Combat Teacher Shortages
A student watches intently as their virtual teacher leads a lesson.
April 1, 2021
Educational Equity Explained
A student is ready to take notes while learning live from home.
March 11, 2021
Catching Students Up with Summer School
A parent assists a student with remote learning.
March 5, 2021
Allocating Relief Funding for Greater Equity in Schools
A colorful mural is visible through the front door of Proximity Learning's Austin, Texas office.
March 1, 2021
Proximity Learning: 2020 In Review
Lincoln Elementary School District red and yellow logo says it is dedicated to excellence.
February 24, 2021
Lincoln Elementary School Partners With Proximity Learning
White and Navy Colts Neck Township Schools logo with a horse and horseshoe.
January 6, 2021
A Simple Solution to Offering a Summer World Language Academy
Richmond Heights High School logo Blue spartan helmet profile on a blue background.
December 15, 2020
Ohio District Implements Virtual Language Instruction
Jennifer Hardgrave teaches in virtual learning environment
December 10, 2020
Teacher Goes Above and Beyond to Help Students Succeed Online
Purple Clovis Municipal Schools Equity Council logo has the New Mexican flag symbol.
December 5, 2020
District Leverages Technology to Support Special Education Students
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December 4, 2020
Hybrid Learning Can Widen the Learning Gap, Risk Health
Fulton County Schools green and yellow logo says where students come first.
November 11, 2020
High Quality Teachers For Hard-To-Fill Schools
October 28, 2020
How are schools impacted by teacher vacancies during COVID-19?
Odalys Pacheco teaches in virtual learning environment
October 20, 2020
World Language Teacher Thrives Working Virtually
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October 9, 2020
How These School Districts Planned Back to School During COVID-19
A sunlit classroom is full of empty desks and bouquets of flowers.
September 21, 2020
How Much Do You Know About Teacher Shortages?
Students in virtual AP Mandarin see high success despite pandemic.
September 16, 2020
Despite Pandemic, Students in Online AP Chinese Classes Saw Success
Teacher describes impact of music in classes
August 26, 2020
Math and Music Mix in this Teacher’s Online Classes
A red apple sits on top of a stack of books with ABC blocks and an array of colored pencils.
August 14, 2020
Top 10 Things Teachers Need to Effectively Prepare for Online Classes
A teacher enjoys leading online school in outer space.
July 31, 2020
Online Classes Allow Teacher to Personalize Learning
A diverse classroom of students listen to the teacher.
July 22, 2020
New Study Proves Effectiveness of Synchronous Online Education
Wilson County Schools logo with a ferris wheel, blue train and a green forest.
July 16, 2020
K-8 Tennessee School Sees Success in Recent Math Benchmark
A teacher smiles while teaching virtual science class.
July 15, 2020
Teacher Adjusts to Virtual Classroom Role During COVID-19 Closures
Paul Trevino, former Huntsville Intermediate School principal, talks about virtual learning.
July 10, 2020
Collaboration with Virtual Teachers Helped this School Adapt to Remote Learning
Newton County Schools logo has a flaming torch and a wreath of leaves toting spirit, pride and excellence.
June 17, 2020
Newton County School District Partners With Proximity Learning
Teacher educates in virtual learning enviroment
June 15, 2020
Students Thrive During Closures with Help from Virtual Teacher
Teacher speaks in virtual learning enviroment.
May 28, 2020
Virtual Teacher Goes Above and Beyond to Help Graduating Seniors
A virtual teacher smiles while teaching a science class.
May 13, 2020
How Virtual Teacher Creates an Engaging Virtual Classroom Environment
Teacher instructs online school in a large library.
April 30, 2020
Virtual Teacher Delivering Quality Education During Covid-19
Proximity Learning virtual teacher Kris Wedington asks how she can help.
April 15, 2020
Teacher Persists to Make a Difference in Virtual Classroom
Albert Shank teaches in virtual learning environment
April 2, 2020
Teacher Challenges Himself Inside and Outside the Virtual Classroom
Greenville Public Schools logo with a gold G.
March 25, 2020
Long Term Solutions Over Long Term Subs
Shauna Derrickson helps students learn virtually
March 19, 2020
Virtual Teacher Helps Students Express Themselves
Amanda Cope teaches in virtual learning environment
March 5, 2020
Technology Allows Online Teacher to Live a Digital Nomadic Lifestyle
An English teacher explains how to format a paragraph in synchronous online learning.
February 14, 2020
Virtual Teacher Overcomes Burn Out by Traveling, Moving Online
Lizette De Luna teaches in virtual learning environment
January 29, 2020
Online Teacher Pursues Helping Students Create a Better Future
Students and a teacher talk while walking down the school hallway.
January 16, 2020
Online Classroom Teacher Connects with Students through Filmmaking
Virtual Spanish teacher wishes students Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo!
January 4, 2020
Online Spanish Teacher Connects with Students Through Culture
Animation of vaccine in container.
August 15, 2019
The Anti-Vaccination Movement: A Regression in Modern Medicine
Student and teacher smiling together
June 14, 2019
An Educator's Plight for Human Rights - Jade Owhadi's Story
Student struggling working from home.
June 7, 2019
How the American Education System is Failing
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