California’s Teacher Shortage: Current Data and Statistics in 2025
Is there a teacher shortage in California? The answer is yes, but there is more to it than that. High demand and low supply of certified educators have affected nearly all fifty states in the U.S. Nearly 90% of schools say they have trouble filling vacant teaching positions, over 50% of schools struggle to find substitute […]
What is a Virtual Synchronous Classroom? Key Components Explained
Over 60% of students engage in distance learning activities on a daily basis, while nearly 7 million students have taken one or more of their courses online. Many learners are happy with the ability to study virtually and there are plenty of proponents who tout the benefits of being able to study online instead of […]
Requirements for State-Certified Teachers in Virtual Education
Educator certification requirements vary by state. Even so, each individual state has requirements in place to ensure public school teachers have the educational qualifications and skills needed to do the job. In almost all instances, aspiring teachers will need to earn a bachelor’s degree, submit university transcripts to the state, undergo and pass a background […]
How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers are the heartbeat of education. They are the ones who spark curiosity, ignite dreams, and quietly build the future, one lesson at a time. Their relentless dedication, compassion, and resilience deserve more than a fleeting moment of gratitude; they deserve a constant chorus of appreciation. At a time when our nation faces a worsening […]
8 Reasons Why One on One Teaching Benefits Students
Written: September 2021 Updated: April 2025 What is one-on-one teaching? One-on-one teaching occurs when students receive individualized instruction from an educator. This personalized time allows for teachers to provide differentiated lessons based on the student’s specific needs. The activities can be remedial to help students catch up or advanced to accelerate learning, and they can […]
Inside Nancy DeBellis’s Life as a Virtual Teacher at Proximity Learning
What’s it like to teach virtually at an in-person school? Meet Nancy DeBellis, a seasoned math teacher who found her groove in the virtual classroom. “I didn’t plan to teach online long-term,” she says, “but once I saw the difference I could make—even through a screen—I knew I was right where I belonged.” When COVID-19 […]
Proximity Learning vs Fullmind: Virtual Teaching Services Compared
Proximity Learning and Fullmind (formerly known as iTutor) are some of the best-known virtual instruction platforms in the e-learning industry, and there are many similarities between the two companies: Both services offer virtual classes in core subjects along with other courses and services to help schools that are facing teacher shortages. Classes from these two […]
Real-Time Learning, Real Results
Real-Time Learning, Real Results: How Proximity Learning Partners with Districts Like Yours to Transform K–12 Education For more than 15 years, Proximity Learning has been quietly building a better future for students—long before the pandemic forced schools into virtual learning. Today, our model of live, synchronous instruction is not just filling teacher gaps—it’s transforming academic […]
Managing Special Education Services: Virtual IEP Solutions Explained
About 7.5 million students receive special education services in public schools around the United States. That number is set to keep growing due to improved scientific and cultural understanding of how to serve students with learning disabilities as well as improved early intervention services. Unfortunately, the number of special education teachers is decreasing just when […]
How Does Proximity Learning Work? A Complete Overview (Updated 2025)
Proximity Learning was founded in 2009 to provide synchronous instruction to public school districts around the United States. The company currently works with over four hundred schools around the United States and has staffed more than 3,000 classrooms, providing instruction in topics ranging from Kindergarten Math to AP Biology. Proximity Learning could be an ideal […]
