Proximity Learning Partners With Nearpod to Empower Teachers With Interactive Curriculum and Learning Tools
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Nearpod, a Renaissance company and instructional delivery platform that helps teachers deliver impactful teaching and learning experiences. Through the partnership, Proximity Learning’s certified teachers can now easily access Nearpod’s extensive library of […]
The State of the Teacher Shortage
The United States is facing an unprecedented teacher shortage, a crisis that has left schools across the nation struggling to maintain the quality of education that students deserve. With classrooms understaffed and qualified teachers in high demand, the effects of this shortage are being felt in both urban and rural districts. Whether it’s larger class […]
Putting Students First With Synchronous Instruction
It seems like a no-brainer that student learning should come first in schools. But when the national teacher shortage crisis interferes, districts simply can’t find the educators they need in their area. Whether it’s an urban inner-city, growing suburb, or rural population, schools across the country are struggling to hire the qualified teachers they need. […]
Strengthening Bonds; Solidifying Purpose
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of spending time with some of my coworkers and their families outside the office. As our kids played together, I couldn’t help but reflect on how much richer the work experience becomes when we build connections beyond the workplace. It reminded me of my time on campus where […]
Proximity Learning Partners With LinkIt! To Empower Certified Virtual Teachers With Advanced Assessment Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced today its partnership with LinkIt!, a market leader providing data warehousing, analytics, assessment and multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) solutions for K-12 schools. Proximity Learning teachers can now access LinkIt!’s assessment creation and analysis tools to personalize their virtual […]
How to Get Hired As a Virtual Teacher
Written: April 2024 Updated: August 2024 Proximity Learning strives to ease the teacher shortage by connecting students with the expert teachers they deserve. We do that by hiring certified teachers across the country and livestreaming them into districts to fill their vacancies. For example, an educator living in Texas could fill a vacancy in a […]
Top 5 Ways to Bid Farewell to the “Back to School Blues” for Returning Teachers
As the final days of summer slip away and the school year begins to loom large on the horizon, it’s not uncommon for even the most experienced educators—whether teaching in-person or navigating virtual teaching jobs—to feel a twinge of apprehension. The transition from the restful, rejuvenating pace of summer to the bustling demands of the […]
Proximity Learning Experiences Rapid Adoption Among US School Districts, Provides Lifeline Amid Teacher Shortage
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, saw a 67% increase in total U.S. school districts served from the 2022-2023 to 2023-2024 school year. The company is preparing for further growth in the 2024-2025 school year—underscoring synchronous virtual learning as a viable solution for school districts impacted […]
Top 6 Special Education Services Schools Should Know
Written: August 2024 Updated: April 2026 You’ve likely heard the news across the country: the shortage in special education teachers continues to grow, and many school districts are feeling the strain. As expectations increase and compliance requirements expand, schools are being asked to do more with fewer resources, all while ensuring that students with disabilities receive […]
Back-to-School With Remote Education
Is Virtual Teaching Still Important? Virtual learning will not leave schools anytime soon. Between constant technological advancements and the ever-worsening teacher shortage, the best way to ensure students across the United States have access to high-quality education is through synchronous learning. Virtual teaching may have grown in importance during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has […]
