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 […]
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 […]
Back to School: 5 Years After the Pandemic
Five years ago, school bells fell silent, and kitchen tables transformed into classrooms. Now, as districts welcome students back this fall, the echoes of that disruption still shape the way we learn. One undeniable shift? Virtual instruction is here to stay because it works. Districts that once struggled to fill classrooms with certified teachers now […]
After ESSER: How Schools Are Coping with Layoffs and Why a Virtual Learning Environment Is the Solution
The ESSER funding well has officially run dry, and schools are feeling the fallout. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, which helped schools weather the worst of the pandemic, have officially expired. For many districts, those dollars were lifelines—allowing for raises, new positions, instructional coaches, interventionists, tech upgrades, and expanded special education […]
For Educators, By Educators Highlight: Kenneth Vincent
Proximity Learning is dedicated to filling gaps in schools. We know what schools need because we’ve been there. That rings especially true for Kenneth Vincent, a former public school teacher and administrator who now works directly with school districts across the country to implement virtual K-12 solutions that make a real difference. “I spent 15 […]
What Does a Hybrid Classroom Look Like? A Proximity Learning Demo
Teacher shortages and learning loss are growing challenges in the United States. Proximity Learning offers a proven solution through its synchronous instruction model. This innovative approach combines the power of live, virtual teaching with the stability of in-person classroom support—bringing high-quality education to every student, no matter where they are. Here’s how it works: students […]
How Administrators Are Using AI in Classrooms
At Proximity Learning, we know what schools need because we’ve lived it. Many of our team members, from instructional designers to leadership, are former teachers and administrators. So when we talk about solving problems with edtech, we’re not talking about gimmicks. We’re talking about real solutions that actually help educators do their jobs better. We’re […]
For Educators, By Educators Highlight: Kip Pygman
Built By Educators: A Series on the People Behind Proximity Learning At Proximity Learning, we believe schools deserve partners who understand their challenges because they’ve lived them. That’s why so many of our leaders — from curriculum developers to executives — are former educators themselves. In this series, we’re highlighting the people who make our […]
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 […]
