Filling Illinois Teacher Vacancies Year-After-Year
Illinois had 4,120 unfilled positions in 2021. Teacher shortages in Illinois are not new, and they are not going away. The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents says, “86% of superintendents surveyed said they thought teacher shortages will remain a problem into the 2022-2023 school year. Districts are struggling to fill vacancies. The study indicates the […]
Virtual Teacher Uses Innovative Approach to Highlight Student Art
Angeline Pittenger, Proximity Learning art teacher, wanted to help 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students at Lake Ridge Middle School highlight their art in an innovative way. Ms. Pittenger is a veteran online english teacher, but this is her first year teaching art virtually so she turned to technology to support with showcasing their work. How […]
Everything You Need To Know About Teaching Remotely
This month’s Proximity Learning webinar features host Dr. April Willis; Senior Manager of HR, John Rollack; Talent Acquisition Specialist, Samantha White; and two virtual teachers, April Vazquez and Haley Slivka. The panel discusses how to transition to a remote teaching job. Read more to get all the answers on what it is like to teach […]
Virginia Parent Opts For Virtual Learning As Student Excels
Virginia parents are seeing their children thrive in Proximity Learning’s virtual school. Nicole Wilberg describes her family’s positive experience with online learning. Nicole Wilberg’s son attends school all day 5 days per week. He sees his teacher and interacts with classmates in core subjects as well as PE, Art, and Music. The only difference from […]
February Featured Virtual Teachers Connect Through EdTech
Proximity Learning teachers value connection and learning above all else. As virtual educators, they leverage technology to create meaningful relationships with their students. They cherish the opportunity to watch them grow and thrive in the classroom using interactive tools and personal attention. Amanda Settle Amanda Settle teaches virtual 5th graders in Virginia. She thrives on […]
January Featured Teachers Bring Fun Into The Virtual Classroom
Our January featured virtual teachers love their remote teaching jobs because they can exercise their creativity in the classroom. Their students enjoy remote learning because it brings out the best in their teachers and themselves by giving them the freedom to express themselves. Learn more about how our January featured teachers share their love for […]
An Innovative Approach To Teaching In Tennessee
Shelby County Schools began working with Proximity Learning in 2019 to fill their teacher vacancies. Over the past three years, the partnership evolved to include educational innovations that ensure the district provides the best quality education for its students. We are proud to work together to provide personalized learning and future educational transformations with students […]
Live Online Instruction for Illinois Students With Proximity Learning
A Solution for Quarantined Students in Illinois North Shore School District 112 in Illinois needed a solution to continue to educate quarantined students. According to CDC guidelines, students who test positive for Covid-19 must quarantine at home for five days. The district had to decide how to keep students learning during their absence. A packet […]
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 […]
