Passionate Teachers Impact Students
Proximity Learning’s certified teachers are passionate about their work. They all interact with their students in meaningful ways to build relationships, strengthen communication, and enhance social emotional learning while meeting academic milestones. Read on to learn more about our expert teachers. Stephanie Winfrey Virtual teacher Stephanie Winfrey is her students’ biggest cheerleader – both in […]
A Guide to ESSER Fund Alternatives
Written: July 2024 Updated: January 2026 The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how public schools operate and how school districts think about funding. To stabilize classrooms during that disruption, the federal government created the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) program on March 27th, 2020. They established two additional relief programs on December 27, 2020, and […]
Proximity Learning Acquires Coursemojo’s Virtual Class Business
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., an ESS Company and the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced today it will acquire Coursemojo’s virtual learning book of business for the 2024-2025 academic year. Moving forward, Coursemojo will concentrate exclusively on advancing Mojo, its promising, AI-powered assistant teacher, and delivering on the potential of […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go? The Teacher’s Summertime Dilemma
Believe it or not, this might be one of the most difficult times of the year for teachers. That’s right, the beginning of summer might be filled with catching up on Zzz’s, time with family and friends, and vacations to beautiful far away places…but it can also be a time for deep reflection for teachers. […]
Building Durable Skills In Education
Written: January 2023 Updated: June 2024 Building durable skills in live virtual classrooms – Why is it important? Durable skills vs. perishable skills Formerly known as “soft skills” and “hard skills” – upskilling programs have moved towards new identifiers to explain the types of skills employers are looking for in modern job markets. These skills […]
An Award-Winning Year for Proximity Learning
Proximity Learning was honored to earn several awards during the 2023-24 school year. These award wins highlight our business accomplishments, instructional quality, and emphasis on equity. The well-rounded accomplishments demonstrate our commitment to providing high-quality education to the students who need it most. We are proud to share this year’s successes and highlight the incredible […]
For Educators By Educators: Client Success Powered By Collaboration
The majority of Proximity Learning’s corporate team is made up of former educators. Among our staff are former teachers and principals who made a difference in their local schools and decided to maximize their impact by joining a national organization. We are proud to offer a service for teachers by teachers. We know what educators […]
Building Bridges in Digital Classrooms: The Power of Teacher-Student Connections
In recent years, the landscape of education has undergone a seismic shift towards online and remote learning. This transition, accelerated by global events, has not only redefined the boundaries of traditional classrooms but has also spotlighted the adaptability and resilience of educators and students alike. With digital platforms becoming increasingly central to educational delivery, the […]
The New Teacher’s Assistant: AI in Education
Teaching comes with many responsibilities that don’t include instruction. Every day, teachers spend their valuable time doing administrative tasks and facing other distractions that take away attention from the students who need it most. Proximity Learning is dedicated to providing synchronous instruction with certified teachers. We recognize the invaluable role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can […]
How Schools Can Fulfill A New Graduation Requirement: Financial Literacy
“The number one problem in today’s generation and economy is the lack of financial literacy.” – Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Graduation requirements are ever-changing to ensure students receive a well-rounded education. One of the recent additions to many states is financial literacy and/or personal finance. School districts are now required to […]
