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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.
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