Ricardo Chavez

End-of-Year Classroom Organization Hacks for a Stronger Start Next Year

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Summer is approaching! As the end of the school year approaches, your classroom may look a little worse for wear that usual. Marker caps are gone, supply bins are disorganized, and student work covers every inch of your walls. Before you power down for a well-deserved summer break, we want to share some classroom hacks […]

Creative End-of-Year Reflection Activities for Students

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As the end of the school year draws ever closer, students become more and more excited about their summer break. Maintaining student engagement becomes an increasingly difficult challenge. That combined with the end-of-year fatigue leads to the need for creative ideas. These final weeks provide the opportunity to reflect on the year. Remember the achievements, […]

What You Need to Know about The Seesaw Shake-Up

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If you’re a Seesaw educator or just starting your journey with the us, the “Seesaw Shake-Up” YouTube playlist is your new must-watch series. Packed with quick, high-impact videos, this playlist helps you stay in the loop with what’s new and how to make the most out of the features found in Seesaw. Here’s what you’ll […]

Supporting Teacher Retention with Effective Technology Integration

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Teacher retention is arguably the most important issue facing our school systems today. Teachers are leaving the system due to many reasons, one of which is high workload. As school systems, being mindful of teachers workloads can help to mitigate these issues but only if you are focusing on the right things. One element of […]

Seesaw Acquires MENA-based Edtech Startup Little Thinking Minds to Expand Learning Solutions Globally

April 15, 2025 Seesaw, the leading global PreK-12 learning experience company, has announced its acquisition of Little Thinking Minds, a MENA based female founded leading edtech specializing in Arabic literacy solutions. Trusted by over 25 million educators, students, and families worldwide, this strategic partnership positions Seesaw to expand its already significant footprint in the MENA […]

Family Engagement Strategies That Empower All Learners

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Family engagement in education is a catalyst for student success. Research shows that effective family engagement in schools can significantly improve academic outcomes for all learners. 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 […]

Going Beyond the Class Newsletter for Stronger, Connected Family Experiences

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Communication from home to school is often an overlooked item. The standardized classroom newsletter often falls short in truly connecting families with their children’s learning journey. Research consistently demonstrates that deeper family engagement leads to improved academic outcomes, social-emotional development, and overall school success. In this post, we explore why educators should move to deeper […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Profound Impact of Passion

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In education, there are teachers who stand out as true beacons of inspiration. Today, we are proud to spotlight one such individual – Jordan Priestley. She is a Seesaw certified educator and true EdTech superstar whose unconventional path has led her to make a profound impact on the lives of countless students. Jordan’s story Jordans […]

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