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Along Wins 2024 Top EdTech Products Award from District Administration

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- District Administration has named Along—the teacher-student connection builder created by Gradient Learning and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative —as a 2024 Top EdTech Products Awards winner.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- District Administration has named Along—the teacher-student connection builder created by Gradient Learning and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative —as a 2024 Top EdTech Products Awards winner.
  • As an award winner, Along is part of an elite group of innovative education solutions that will be recognized at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), taking place Jan. 23 - 26, 2024 in Orlando.
  • The Top EdTech Products Awards annually acknowledge education technology tools that are helping school leaders meet the evolving needs of their districts and schools.
  • To learn more about Along or to schedule a demo of the product, please contact Jill Kipnis at [email protected] .

Along Named a 2024 Top Ed Tech Products Award Finalist by District Administration

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Along—the teacher-student connection builder created by Gradient Learning and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative —has been named a Finalist for District Administration's Top Ed Tech Products Awards .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Along—the teacher-student connection builder created by Gradient Learning and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative —has been named a Finalist for District Administration's Top Ed Tech Products Awards .
  • Finalists are judged and chosen based on their innovation in the education technology space and overall effectiveness and impact.
  • The Top Ed Tech Products are recognized as part of the annual Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), taking place Jan. 23 - 26, 2024 in Orlando.
  • "Being recognized as a 2024 Top Ed Tech Products finalist signifies that education leaders agree that Along is a game changer for teachers and students.

Educators Turn Student Insights Into Action Using the Expanded Along Teacher-Student Connection Builder

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Along—a free teacher-student connection builder created by Gradient Learning and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative—has introduced expanded features for the 2023-2024 school year to integrate student voice for inclusive and engaging classrooms. The updated Along — named a 2023 Fast Company 'World Changing Idea' finalist and recipient of a Special Mention on TIME Best Inventions 2022—provides educators with a solution to strengthen connections with their students and to create and maintain trust year-round. The tool now offers educators ways to capture and integrate student input, as well as suggests actionable next steps on how to follow up. Educators can tailor their instruction based on student voices to impact academic outcomes and create a more inclusive classroom.

Key Points: 
  • The tool now offers educators ways to capture and integrate student input, as well as suggests actionable next steps on how to follow up.
  • Educators can tailor their instruction based on student voices to impact academic outcomes and create a more inclusive classroom.
  • "We know from continually talking to educators that they are looking for a solution to keep students motivated in the classroom.
  • Using that information, educators can make adjustments to instruction to cultivate an inclusive environment showing that student voices are valued.

Along Honored as a 'World Changing Idea'

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Along—a free teacher-student connection builder offered by Gradient Learning—has been named by Fast Company as a 2023 'World Changing Idea' finalist. Selected from over 2,200 entries, the accolade places Along in an elite group of honorees celebrated for sustainable designs, innovative products, and bold social initiatives changing the way we work, live, and interact with the world. This award also joins other recognitions Along has received this school year, including a Special Mention on  TIME Best Inventions 2022 and Common Sense Best Tools for Back to School 2022.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Along—a free teacher-student connection builder offered by Gradient Learning —has been named by Fast Company as a 2023 'World Changing Idea' finalist .
  • "It's an honor that Along has been recognized as a World Changing Idea.
  • We hope that we are able to make a difference in the lives of students and educators on a daily basis."
  • To learn more about Along or to schedule a demo of the product, please contact Christine Clark at [email protected] .

Along Earns Spot on 2022 Best Inventions List

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Along – the first-of-its-kind teacher-student connection builder offered by Gradient Learning – was selected for a "Special Mention" on the Best Inventions of 2022 list by TIME.

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Along the first-of-its-kind teacher-student connection builder offered by Gradient Learning was selected for a "Special Mention" on the Best Inventions of 2022 list by TIME.
  • Along was purpose-built to integrate seamlessly into a teacher's day, offering immediate pathways for fostering relationships with minimal prep time.
  • "Being recognized by TIME as one of the best inventions of the year is deeply exciting for our team, and it further validates our commitment to helping teachers build meaningful relationships with their students," said Samia Zaidi, Along's program director.
  • "We are inspired to continue innovating so students feel seen and known within today's challenging school environments, and have opportunities to grow as whole students."

Along Named a 2022 'Best Tool for Back to School' by Common Sense Education

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Along , a first-of-its-kind teacher-student connection builder, has been listed as a 2022 " Best Tool for Back to School " by Common Sense Education .

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Along , a first-of-its-kind teacher-student connection builder, has been listed as a 2022 " Best Tool for Back to School " by Common Sense Education .
  • Along is among five tools for emotional wellbeing highlighted for 2022 by Common Sense Education, an independent and trusted source that educators turn to for support and advice about technology, apps, and websites to use in the classroom.
  • "We know that when these strong connections are established at the start of the year, students show up to the classroom more primed to learn.
  • Long-term, these connections are also critical to the establishment of students' sense of belonging and wellbeing."