Virtual Learning as a High-Schooler During the Pandemic
Back home, a red and black sharpied piece of paper reading “10th Sarai: Virtual Classes at GECHS” still hangs above my desk. It was my mom’s makeshift photo prop that she made me pose with at 8 AM back in August of 2020 to remember the first day of what would become a fully online […]
What You Need To Know About Proximity Learning’s Special Services
It is no secret that Proximity Learning offers virtual special education services tailored to meet the needs of your school district. But perhaps amidst the chaos of the teacher shortage and scramble to fill vacancies, news of our customizable solutions missed your hallways. In February, Proximity Learning’s own Dr. April Willis and Director of Special […]
H-1B Teacher Challenges and Virtual Solutions
When H-1B Challenges Disrupt Teacher Pipelines, Districts Are Turning to Virtual Live Teachers School districts across the country are navigating yet another layer of complexity in an already challenging hiring landscape. Potential disruptions to H-1B visa programs are creating uncertainty for districts that rely on international educators to staff critical subject areas. STEM, bilingual […]
How a Virtual Science Teacher Brings Earth to the Screen
Every year, technology produces sustainable innovations that improve the well-being of our planet. Thanks to technology, services such as Proximity Learning were created to connect students with the expert education they deserve through an inherently sustainable practice. Without commuting, paper loss, or energy consumption, virtual learning plays a small but crucial role in helping keep […]
History of Public Education in the U.S.
Written: June 2024 Updated: March 2026 The development of equity in education and how public education has evolved in the United States Before colonization, Indigenous populations developed their own educational systems, passing down culture, history, and technical skills. They were erased as North America was colonized and replaced with public schools. However, these early schools […]
A Look Into Teacher Unions Across the United States
Organized labor has long been a practice in the United States, with some of the largest unions belonging to the educational sector. Teacher unions serve as a bargaining platform to elevate teachers’ voices and protect their rights as educators. As a team of educators, we know that teaching is no easy feat. There is only […]
Reflecting on 50 Years of IDEA in the United States
November marked the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA is the federal special education law in the United States that grants a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. Children under IDEA have the right to services designed to meet their individual needs. Today, schools across the country […]
One-on-One Instruction Yields Higher Standardized Test Scores in Tennessee
Every year, teachers work tirelessly to prepare students for state testing to showcase all that they have learned and prove that they are ready for more. While standardized testing comes with a lot of pressure, knowing that you have the right teachers working with your students can significantly reduce that stress. At Proximity Learning, we […]
The Importance of Classic Literature In K-12 Classrooms
The basic building blocks of our lives have always revolved around reading, writing, and understanding one another. When we think back to when we first developed these skills, we tend to revisit elementary school. Memories of storytimes on a colorful carpet, the Scholastic Book Fair, and Accelerated Reader quizzes may appear, but the reality is […]
#TeachersServeToo Reminds Us To Go Above and Beyond For Teachers
When Evan Erdberg, founder and president of Proximity Learning, posed the question, “Where are all of the teachers?” 15 years ago, he received an answer that has stayed true to this day: schools cannot find the certified teachers they need. The teacher shortage has been a challenge for as long as education leaders can remember. […]
