Ways to Expand STEM Education With Virtual STEM Instruction
Every school wants to prepare students for the future. Many districts, however, find that delivering high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education across all STEM subjects can be challenging. Limited access to certified educators, lab space, and specialized resources often means that not all students have the same opportunity to explore the STEM field, […]
National College Application Month Success: From Virtual to Higher Education
November marks the beginning of National College Application Month, a pivotal time for high school seniors as they apply to their dream colleges and universities. While the stakes may feel high, knowing what lies ahead can help ease the stress for students. As educators, we know you strive to help prepare your students for all […]
Preparing Students for Online Learning: Proven Strategies for District Leaders
You’ve probably noticed that preparing students for online learning looks different than what it did just a few years ago. Schools are now building systems that help every student adapt, thrive, and learn in new ways. Whether it’s middle or high school students, online courses now serve as core parts of academic programs. But success […]
The Future of K-12 Education: How Synchronous Instruction Is Reshaping Student Achievement
Every district leader knows the stakes have never been higher. Students are recovering from years of disruption, teachers are stretched thin, and the demand for innovation in education keeps rising. Yet, amid the challenges, something encouraging is happening: schools are finding new ways and innovative educational models, like synchronous instruction, to make learning personal again. […]
How to Build a Grow-Your-Own Student-to-Teacher Pipeline
As part of the AASPA Annual Conference, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) and Proximity Learning hosted an educational panel called Grow Your Own: Kansas City’s Co-Teaching Training Model. The panel explored the Kansas City Kansas Teaching Fellows program and the integration of Proximity’s live certified teachers, aimed at creating direct and supportive pathways into […]
Online Summer Education Courses: Live Teacher Implementation Guide for Districts
Every summer, districts face the same challenge: how to keep students engaged, supported, and progressing outside the regular school year. Online summer education courses offer a practical answer by combining flexibility with structured, teacher-led instruction. From summer session courses that help students recover credits to enrichment opportunities that allow them to learn new skills, these […]
Online Summer Programs: Enhancing Achievement with Certified Synchronous Teachers
Families and districts alike are realizing how valuable online summer programs can be to keep learning consistent outside the regular year. Whether it’s helping high school students recover credits, allowing kids to explore electives, or simply preventing “summer slide”, these online courses give schools a flexible way to keep achievement moving forward. With certified teachers […]
Top 10 States Fighting the Teacher Shortage
With over 15 years of experience in the educational technology field, it is no surprise that schools from various states across the country have partnered with Proximity Learning. Our synchronous virtual instruction model has made its way into many classrooms as school districts adopt teacher shortage solutions to prevent students from falling behind. While staffing […]
Problems in Schools: How Certified Live Teachers Transform Student Outcomes
Across the country, districts continue to grapple with problems in schools that directly affect how well children learn and thrive. From rising mental health needs to persistent gaps in special education, the challenges schools face are as urgent as they are complex. Many parents worry about whether their kids are receiving the support they need, […]
Current Issues in K-12 Education: Research-Based Synchronous Solutions for 2025
Everywhere you look, conversations about current issues in education are shaping how schools, districts, and communities make decisions. From the lingering effects of staffing shortages to the growing demand for social-emotional learning, today’s challenges are complex but not impossible to address. Students deserve solutions that meet them where they are, while ensuring no one gets […]
