The Most Influential Job in the World: Teaching
There have been numerous impactful teachers throughout history like Confucius, Socrates, Aristotle, Maria Montessori, and John Dewey – each of whom has made a significant impact on education, the world, and history. These influential teachers left a lasting legacy as well as inspired countless others to pursue teaching and the pursuit of higher knowledge. Teachers […]
How Schools Are Leveraging Technology to Fill Teacher Vacancies with Certified Educators
Education is evolving for the better. Join us in leading the charge into the future. Students deserve to go back to school and gain a high-quality education provided by content-certified teachers – even if it looks different from traditional methods of instruction. Educational evolution in technology No more rough and ready online learning – this […]
How Virtual Learning Platforms Promote Educational Equity in K–12 Schools
Written: July 2023Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Updated: March 2026 Education is a fundamental right for all American children, yet ongoing education challenges like the teacher shortage and equity gaps continue to limit access to quality instruction. As schools search for sustainable solutions, online learning and thoughtfully designed online education models have emerged as powerful tools to close persistent gaps. […]
Why Edgenuity and Other Asynchronous Models Fall Short for Students and Teachers
Why Asynchronous Learning Tech Companies like Edgenuity Miss the Mark Closing the learning gap in education is going to take more than technology, products, and promises. After years of experience not only in the education technology sector but also in the education sector as a teacher/educator monitor and assessor, it’s been my experience that asynchronous […]
What Juneteenth Means to Me: How the celebration of this holiday can help our country heal
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Celebrated on the anniversary of the order issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas – deriving its name from combining “June” and “nineteenth”. Although the Emancipation […]
Teachers Grow with Proximity Learning
Are you a K-12 teacher looking for exciting new opportunities in your career? Refine and expand your skill set with Proximity Learning (PLI) – the leader in synchronous K-12 instruction! As the summer months near, now is a perfect time to explore online teaching jobs that are convenient and rewarding. High-quality instruction, delivered by certified […]
How Teachers Save Time with ChatGPT
Proximity Learning provides regular professional development to its teachers to help them utilize technology effectively and engage their tech-savvy students in the classroom. Over the last few months, our professional development experts, Katie Oliver and Kate Schartel Novak, have hosted sessions aimed at encouraging teachers to experiment with AI technology in their classrooms. Artificial intelligence […]
Proximity Provides Students With Live, Virtual Teachers
Written: June 2023Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Updated: April 2026 Proximity Learning Inc., a virtual education company that specializes in offering live K-12 instruction delivered by certified teachers, continues to demonstrate measurable progress towards their mission of increasing equity in education. As the teacher shortage continues to impact public schools across the country, many districts struggle to fill open teaching […]
Camp Proximity & Beyond Enhances Learning After School
Students who attend traditional brick-and-mortar schools are offered a variety of after-school clubs to enhance learning and encourage social development, but what about students who have adopted virtual learning? After-School Enrichment for Virtual Students Camp Proximity & Beyond is a new initiative that gives online students the opportunity to meet peers with shared interests and […]
How Educational Technology Helps Teachers
Updated: February 2026 Providing teachers with the right tools and resources is essential in today’s educational landscape. At Proximity Learning, we believe technology plays an important role in creating engaging learning environments when it supports strong instruction rather than replacing it. By empowering Proximity Learning teachers with thoughtful technology, aligned curriculum, and ongoing support, we […]
