How a West Virginia School District Uses Live Virtual Instructors
Written: June 2022 Updated: February 2026 Teacher shortages don’t just show up as empty classrooms, they affect how students move through their school day, what courses districts can offer, and whether learners have consistent access to certified instruction. Across states like West Virginia, districts are turning to agencies that specalize in virtual learning, online instruction, and […]
What Is the Summer Slide and How Can Students Avoid It?
Written: June 2022 Updated: March 2026 You’ve probably heard teachers talk about the summer slide, but you may still be wondering, what is the summer slide, and why does it matter so much? After a long school year, students look forward to summer vacation, free time, and a well-earned break. But when summer learning stops […]
How Virtual Teachers Wrap Up This School Year & Plan For Next
Teacher Effectiveness Vice Principal, Mary Bartkowski, reflects on everything she has learned this year and the best practices for virtual teaching she will utilize next year. “You can do anything but not everything.” -David Allen Yes, teachers can do anything but not everything. Many teachers have unrealistic expectations put on us that we have to […]
Language Access And Educational Opportunities For Students In Richmond Heights
Richmond Heights Local Schools struggled to find world language teachers in their local area, let alone multilingual teachers licensed to teach more than one language. The small district was forced to offer just a single language option to students, limiting their academic experience. Principal Marnisha Brown said, “Our students would be pushed into one track. […]
April Featured Certified Virtual Teachers Change The World
April’s featured certified virtual teachers use the meaningful connections they make with students to increase their educational experiences. They believe these hard-working students will make a difference in the world and understand their important roles in that process. April Vazquez Live online instructor April Vazquez was touched when she said goodbye to her class for […]
How To Be Hired As A Virtual Certified Teacher
This month’s Proximity Learning webinar features host Dr. April Willis; Senior Manager of HR, John Rollack; Talent Acquisition Specialist, Samantha White; and two virtual teachers, Diana Brown and Joseph Liang. The panel discusses the benefits of remote teaching jobs and how to get the job for the 2022-23 school year. Read more to get all […]
Hands on Science in a Virtual Classroom
Most people can probably agree that the best part of a science class are the hands-on activities and labs. I don’t know about you but I love to get my hands dirty, build something, or see how things work. Doing labs and activities breaks up the monotony of worksheets, lectures, etc. and can teach students […]
Tips & Tricks for Staying Organized as a Virtual Educator
Thriving with Time Zones and Class Schedules: Keeping Yourself Organized as a Virtual Educator There is a lot to love about being a certified virtual teacher through Proximity Learning. The ability to do what you love and teach others while creating your own schedule is among one of the best aspects of this position. However, […]
How Effective Teaching Impacts Student Success
Written: May 2021 Updated: May 2022 How did COVID-19 affect teacher vacancies? The teacher shortage hit an all-time high in 2020 when teachers across the country made the emergency switch to remote learning. Since then, the shortage has continued to grow across the nation. Teachers are underpaid, concerned for their physical and mental health, and […]
Top Tips To Prepare Students For Virtual Learning
Virtual school has proven to be an effective learning option for self-motivated students with unique needs. Remote learning offers students the flexibility to travel, focus on extracurricular activities or refine their fields of study. While many students thrive in brick-and-mortar classrooms, others succeed virtually. No two students learn the same or have the same strengths. […]
