Proximity Learning: 2021 Year In Review
2021 was a big year for Proximity Learning! We expanded, learned from growing pains and educated tens of thousands of students. Across the country, students had access to the virtual certified teachers they deserve because we focus on providing quality educators. Growth In 2021, Proximity Learning grew 300%, graduating from being a small startup. With […]
Why We Are Passionate About Educational Equity
Educational Inequity Proximity Learning CEO, Evan Erdberg, grew up with supportive, working parents and excellent schools with a wide variety of course availability. When he worked in teacher professional development and traveled to schools around the United States, the educational inequities were evident. He recognizes now that he had a huge advantage because of the […]
November Featured Live Virtual Teachers Value SEL
November’s featured teachers include teachers who value their students’ social interaction in addition to their academic growth. Proximity Learning’s live online instructors strive to create meaningful learning experiences so their students will grow and thrive. Several Proximity Learning live instruction teachers share their best practices for online teaching. Live Virtual Teacher: Jacelyn Rebulla Jacelyn Rebulla […]
Why Districts Should Start Summer School Preparation Now
Simplify Summer School by Preparing Early Summer school gives students an excellent opportunity to catch up on missed credits or get ahead in preparation for the next year. During the summer, students have more flexible schedules to add in enrichment courses that they may not have time for in the fall and spring. For Districts, […]
New Directors Focus on Educational Equity
The Proximity Learning team is expanding! We are thrilled to welcome new employees and new departments to our growing company. As we evolve, we have recognized new needs that can be fulfilled by experts like Daryl Chesley, Kip Pygman and Dr. Evette Riley-Allison. Learn more about our new leaders! Daryl Chesley, Director of Innovation Proximity […]
Math Teacher Refuses to Give Up Her Passion
Diana Brown taught Math in brick and mortar schools for seven years before she decided to transition to becoming a certified virtual teacher. Family time is her main priority, but her passion is teaching. She was devastated when she left teaching to stay home with her young children. When she learned that she could make […]
What is the Enriched Live Instruction Model?
Enriched Live Instruction Model (ELIM) The pandemic has transformed teaching methods and exacerbated the learning gap. Anxieties arose alongside uncertainty of the effectiveness of traditional versus virtual methods of teaching. When forced to turn to online spaces, asynchronous and synchronous learning became the norm. How can teachers ensure students are learning, understanding, and applying lessons […]
Experienced Teachers Help Schools Expand Course Offerings
Proximity Learning live instruction teachers Marta Dominguez and Joseph Liang increase educational equity for students who would not have access to World Language instruction. For many districts around the country, it can be difficult to find certified language teachers in their area to hire full-time, that is where Sra. Dominguez and Mr. Liang step in. […]
Equipping Staff for Authentic and Meaningful Engagement with Students
In November Proximity Learning led a webinar, Dr. April Willis was joined by virtual certified teachers Regina Salinas and Crystal Demsky Hudak to discuss best practices in student engagement. Senora Salinas has been teaching Spanish for 25 years. Ms. Demsky Hudak (Ms. D) has been teaching English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies for 11 […]
September and October Featured Virtual Teachers are Energized by their Students
Proximity Learning live online instruction offers a unique opportunity to teach virtually while seeing and interacting with students live every day. Teachers can see and interact with their students as they livestream their lessons into the classroom. They correspond with students over video and through the chatbox, during all class activities. The students’ enthusiasm for […]
