New AAEE Report Sheds Light on Current and Future Teacher Shortages
Since schools reopened, educators have been doing their best to help students recover from interrupted learning caused by the pandemic and address the educational inequities brought to light. However, the efforts of many institutions have been severely hampered by a lack of teaching staff. To find out more about the ongoing teacher shortages, the American […]
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 […]
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 […]
COVID-19 Impact on Teacher Shortages
How is COVID-19 causing teacher vacancies? COVID-19 has caused many educators to reevaluate their positions. Teachers have decided to retire early or change careers to keep themselves and their families out of harm’s way. Teachers are frontline workers who interact with students, parents, administrators, and fellow faculty every day. While a general sense of appreciation […]
For the 3rd Time, Proximity Learning Appears on the Inc. 5000
Proximity Learning Ranks in Top Half With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 168 Percent Inc. magazine revealed that Proximity Learning ranked in the top half on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s […]
Prince William County Public Schools Finds Support for Teaching Shortages
Proximity Learning Fills Teacher Vacancies for 2021-22 School Year We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, Proximity Learning is supporting the district by providing highly qualified, state-certified virtual teachers to accelerate student learning. As schools continue to plan to reopen for […]
Proximity Learning Partners with Dallas ISD for Livestreamed Tutoring
DALLAS, TEXAS July 1, 2021 — Proximity Learning Inc., an education services company focused on livestreaming certified teachers into districts in pursuit of greater educational equity, announced a new partnership with Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, Proximity Learning is providing Dallas ISD with tutoring via livestreamed teachers to accelerate […]
Proximity Scholarship Highlight
Rylee King of Tuloso-Midway High School is the recipient of the 2021 Proximity Learning scholarship. Proximity is proud to award this outstanding student $1,000 in partnership with the Texas Association of Community Schools to pursue her higher education goals. Rylee is deeply involved in her community and has led service work through multiple organizations including […]
Proximity Learning Works with Universities to Mentor Student Teachers
We are proud and excited to announce that we are partnering with University of West Florida and Moreland University to mentor their student teachers in becoming high-quality teachers both online and off. “The key thing to the mentorship is that we’re in a collaboration together to reach the common goal — to help the students […]
