What You Need To Know About Proximity Learning’s Special Services
It is no secret that Proximity Learning offers virtual special education services tailored to meet the needs of your school district. But perhaps amidst the chaos of the teacher shortage and scramble to fill vacancies, news of our customizable solutions missed your hallways. In February, Proximity Learning’s own Dr. April Willis and Director of Special […]
5 Ways Schools Can Make the Most Out of Next Year’s Budget
When it comes to planning for next school year’s budget, there’s no time like now. As increasing budget uncertainty looms over K-12 schools nationwide, it is crucial to understand the potential implications of funding changes for your district. We know that past delays have pushed school districts to stretch their resources thin. But from deciding […]
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 […]
5 Reasons Schools Still Use Virtual Teaching
Written: January 2025 Updated: September 2025 As a country, we’ve come a long way from pandemic emergency remote learning. Amidst the scramble to create online learning systems from scratch, student outcomes suffered, teachers burned out, administrators were overburdened, and great efforts led to poor results. Some school districts turned to asynchronous learning, so students could […]
6 Powerful Benefits of Hiring Special Education Case Managers from Proximity Learning
Why Do Special Education Case Managers Matter? Many school districts are facing major staffing shortages but IEP timelines, documentation, and student services don’t just hit pause. That’s where Proximity Learning comes in. Our live, certified teachers are trained to serve as virtual special education case managers, helping districts stay compliant while ensuring student needs remain […]
10 Best Practices For Live Virtual Teaching
Written: May 2022 Updated: August 2025 Livestream teaching has its own unique perks and challenges compared to teaching in a traditional classroom. Proximity Learning expert certified virtual teachers have found some best practices for live virtual teaching that help them provide high-quality instruction to their students. 1. Prepare your activities Just like in a brick-and-mortar […]
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 […]
Top 5 Ways to Bid Farewell to the “Back to School Blues” for Returning Teachers
As the final days of summer slip away and the school year begins to loom large on the horizon, it’s not uncommon for even the most experienced educators—whether teaching in-person or navigating virtual teaching jobs—to feel a twinge of apprehension. The transition from the restful, rejuvenating pace of summer to the bustling demands of the […]
Top 6 Special Education Services Schools Should Know
Written: August 2024 Updated: April 2026 You’ve likely heard the news across the country: the shortage in special education teachers continues to grow, and many school districts are feeling the strain. As expectations increase and compliance requirements expand, schools are being asked to do more with fewer resources, all while ensuring that students with disabilities receive […]
#TeachersServeToo: How Teacher Respect Can Turn the Educator Shortage Around
Author, Evan Erdberg was joined by Dr. Anna Stubblefield, Superintendent of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, and Dr. Victoria Hansen Stockton, Superintendent of Bellwood School District 88 for a virtual book launch celebrating the release of #TeachersServeToo. The new book, #TeachersServeToo, advocates for educator respect. Teachers serve on the frontlines of our children’s education every […]
