Kris Szajner

Family Engagement Strategies That Empower All Learners

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Family engagement in education is a catalyst for student success. In Title I schools additional resources are provided to support families in being a part of their children’s success. Creating a strong learning community has been proven to improve academic outcomes. This blog will highlight how Title I can unlock family engagement in every school. […]

The Psychology of Family Engagement and Why It Matters 

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Engaging families in education isn’t just nice to have, it’s crucial. Families who are involved in their children’s education perform better academically, develop stronger social-emotional skills, and feel more supported in their learning environments, according to research. Why do these things happen? What’s the psychology behind it? And how can educators be more effective when […]

Family Reading Partnerships for Consistent Student Growth

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Today we are going to talk about something that’s close to all our hearts, helping our students become confident, successful readers. You know that wonderful moment when a child’s eyes light up as they crack the code of a challenging word or get lost while reading a great story? That’s what we’re aiming for! One […]

Unlocking Literacy Success with the Science of Reading

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Written by: Dr. Larissa Hsia-Wong Imagine the moment a young learner unlocks a new skill. Not just any skill, but one that will enhance their ability to communicate and understand the world around them. The joy and confidence that shine through as young students become skilled, critical, and fluent readers motivate and inspire early elementary […]

Building Student Confidence Through Safe, Student Friendly Reading Spaces

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Reading proficiency is crucial for academic success, but what’s often overlooked is the emotional journey that accompanies students while learning to read. For many students, reading aloud or even silently in a classroom setting can trigger anxiety and self-doubt. In this post, we’ll explore practical strategies to create supportive reading environments that help students thrive. […]

Unlock Reading Magic With 5 Literacy Strategies to Try This Month!

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Reading is our superpower to ignite young minds! This Literacy Month, we’re not just teaching reading, we’re revolutionizing how students connect with words, stories, and learning. Our Mission Turn Reading from a Chore into an Adventure As educators, we have the power to transform reading from a mundane task into an exciting journey of discovery. […]

Our Amazing Week at BETT UK 2025!

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We just got back from an incredible time at BETT UK 2025, and I can’t wait to share all the exciting things we’ve been working on! It was amazing to connect with so many passionate educators and share our latest innovations with our global Seesaw community of over 25 million users! Highlights That Made This […]

Growing Student Success Through Digital Family Engagement

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In today’s story, we will look at a teacher whose teaching practices have always emphasized technology and family partnerships. After 20 years in the classroom, Gina took a leap to become an instructional technology coach in Wisconsin. Her mission? To help teachers harness technology to build stronger connections between school and home and foster authentic […]

10 Ways Seesaw Can Support IEP and 504 Accommodations

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Seesaw is a powerful tool for supporting the diverse needs of Special Education and inclusive classrooms. With built-in accommodations, award-winning multimodal tools, and evidence-based instructional resources, Seesaw empowers teachers to capture and organize student learning while fostering real-time communication with families, co-teachers, and support staff. With over 2,400 Special Education activities available in the Seesaw […]

Revealing The Power Of Reflection In Early Childhood Learning

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Early childhood education is a space of play, friendships, and hands-on discovery. This is also a space where technology is carefully balanced. Today we listen to the story of Denise. She is a junior kindergarten teacher who has found the perfect balance with technology in her classroom. Where It Started Denise’s journey to become a […]

The Tool That Transforms Teaching Careers

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Educational technology can be a maze of tool pathways, pricing ladders, and capability dead ends. Educators have to navigate this maze and search for the tools that fit their classrooms best. For Diane Trout, a STEM Lab teacher in Alabama, she found a tool that not only fit into her classroom but transformed her entire […]

What’s New in Seesaw

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The Seesaw team is excited to be able to provide powerful solutions to classrooms around the world. Explore the new instructional tools, curriculum, and time-saving enhancements now available in Seesaw to help you manage your classroom more efficiently. Our What’s New page also includes information about what we are working on here at Seesaw.  Is […]

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