Experience High-Quality Teaching Through Proximity Learning
The current education system is plagued with the problem of teachers’ shortage in many parts of the world. Classrooms are left vacant without a qualified educator, class sizes increase, and instructional effectiveness declines. This issue, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, has made it more challenging for schools to provide quality education to students. However, Proximity […]
Benefits of Virtual Summer School
Published: January 2022 Updated: October 2023 Benefits of Introducing Virtual Summer School While most of us are bundling up for our fall and winter activities like sipping hot cocoa and shoveling driveways full of snow, it’s never too early to start planning for summer school. There are multiple reasons for district administrators to consider […]
Teaching from a Cruise Ship
Certified French teacher Carol Hill taught for 25 years in a traditional New Jersey brick-and-mortar school before retiring and moving to Florida. She wanted to continue teaching, so she made the switch to virtual teaching to continue her career on her own terms. “I’m passionate about what I do.” When her daughter and brother surprised […]
August and September Featured Teachers Practice Instructional Excellence
August and September featured teachers take pride in instructional excellence. They leverage digital tools and their environments to bring academic concepts to life. As a result, their students are more engaged and have better learning outcomes. Tiffany Walden Online teacher Tiffany Walden leveraged the student leaders in her classroom to encourage everyone to participate in […]
10 Best Tools For A Successful Start To The School Year
Published: September 2022 Updated: September 2023 Back to school is a difficult transition year over year as carefree summer rolls into fall routines. Schedules, structure, and overall busyness resumes in August and September, and the change can be challenging for families. Parents and teachers, check out these helpful interactive tools for online learning as the […]
5 Ways School Districts Can Support Student and Teacher Mental Health
Mental health issues pervade the United States, and the crisis is concentrated in schools. Students and teachers face high rates of mental disorders. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011-2021 states, “In 2021, more than 4 in 10 (42%) students felt persistently sad or hopeless, and nearly one-third (29%) experienced poor […]
Virtual Teaching and Building Positive Relationships: The Proximity Learning Approach
The back-to-school season creates anticipation for educators, students, and parents alike. At Proximity Learning (PLI), we embrace this excitement by providing support for every member of the learning community to overcome the challenges posed by the shift to live synchronous learning. Building Relationships PLI utilizes a highly developed curriculum and training program to help our […]
What Does Hispanic Heritage Month Mean to Me?
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Dieciséis de Septiembre On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, rang the church bells in the town of Dolores, Mexico, calling for rebellion against Spanish rule. This momentous event, known as the Grito de Dolores, ignited the Mexican War of Independence, leading to Mexico’s eventual liberation […]
For the 5th Time, Proximity Learning Inc. Makes the Inc. 5000
AUSTIN, August 15, 2023 – Inc. revealed today that Proximity Learning Inc. ranks No. 1905 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, […]
July Featured Teachers Thrive in Remote Education Jobs
July featured teachers increase the effectiveness of their virtual instruction by building relationships and helping students throughout the school year. Virtual teachers develop rapport with students, just like traditional brick-and-mortar teachers. However, they can positively impact more students because they are not limited by their geographic proximity to the school. Their reach extends beyond commuting […]
