These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made through affiliate links at no additional cost to the purchaser.
SPECIAL MENTION: Non-profit organization Gradient Learning, founded by educators, developed Along, a tool to build deeper connections between teachers and students. Supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Along gives teachers a list of thought-provoking questions to choose from and students can respond privately using text, audio, or video, prompting educational conversation and building trust.
More Must-Reads from TIME
- Why Biden Dropped Out
- Ukraine’s Plan to Survive Trump
- The Rise of a New Kind of Parenting Guru
- The Chaos and Commotion of the RNC in Photos
- Why We All Have a Stake in Twisters’ Success
- 8 Eating Habits That Actually Improve Your Sleep
- Welcome to the Noah Lyles Olympics
- Get Our Paris Olympics Newsletter in Your Inbox