“Students with a Proximity Learning virtual teacher on average scored higher on the state standardized test versus students that had a standard in-class teacher.”
Supporting 150+ School Districts Nationwide.
A peer-reviewed study of over 40,000 students found that live, certified synchronous instruction consistently led to better results than traditional classroom teaching in every grade and subject tested.
The Challenge
The Memphis-Shelby County School System faced the challenge of educating over 40,000 students while grappling with persistent staffing shortages. Eighth- and ninth-graders in these understaffed classrooms struggled to keep pace on state standardized tests, year after year, as the achievement gap continued to grow without a scalable, certified instructional solution.
The Solution
Proximity Learning provided certified virtual teachers to Memphis-Shelby County classrooms through live, interactive lessons. ESS facilitators helped students in real time. These teachers taught state-aligned lessons in core subjects like Algebra and English for grades 8 and 9, making sure every class was covered and every lesson was live.
The Results
Over two academic years and more than 40,000 students, every classroom with a Proximity Learning teacher had higher standardized test scores than those without, in every grade and subject studied.
“Students with a Proximity Learning virtual teacher on average scored higher on the state standardized test versus students that had a standard in-class teacher.”
What Made it Work
All Proximity Learning teachers have subject-area credentials, so students get the same level of expertise as they would from a highly qualified in-person teacher, no matter where the classroom is.
Real-time teaching, rather than pre-recorded video lectures, kept students engaged and allowed teachers to build meaningful relationships that improved academic performance.
In-classroom ESS facilitators worked alongside Proximity Learning teachers every period, creating a two-layer instructional model that kept students supported, accountable, and on track.
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