Company: Stride, Inc. Reston, VA
Nomination Submitted by: K12
Company Description: At Stride, Inc., we are reimagining learning—where learning is lifelong, deeply personal, and prepares learners for tomorrow. The company has transformed millions of people’s teaching and learning experiences by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary and secondary ed.
Nomination Category: New Product & Service Categories - Education
Nomination Sub Category: Virtual Lab
 Nomination Title: Stride, Inc's Innovative and Accessible Virtual Labs
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the nominated new or new-version product or service, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
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- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: If this is a brand-new product, state the date on which it was released. If this is a new version of an existing product, state the date on which the update was released:
April 1, 2023
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Describe the features, functions, and benefits of the nominated product or service (up to 350 words):
Total 299 words used.
Our initiative is transforming science education through virtual labs, eliminating the need for physical lab setups. These labs are interactive, inclusive, and support students with disabilities through features like keyboard controls and screen readouts. Covering subjects including biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and robotics, we enable comprehensive scientific exploration without traditional resources. By merging traditional and online education, we provide equitable access to science learning for all students. This approach democratizes science education and provides equal learning opportunities to students lacking access to physical lab resources.
Simultaneously, our virtual labs inspire future scientists and engineers, making science enjoyable for students globally. Our virtual labs simulate real scientific observations in biology and practical chemical concepts in chemistry, replicating the complexity of actual lab work in an immersive learning environment. For example, in biology, one lab presents real footage of microorganisms at various magnifications through a virtual microscope, while another allows comparisons of different muscle micrographs. Chemistry labs offer experiences like designing systems for reversible chemical reactions and applying science concepts to create hand warmers.
Additionally, we cater to younger learners with simplified labs that introduce basic scientific principles in an engaging manner, ensuring quality science education is accessible to all ages and backgrounds. Labs for Stride’s youngest learners demonstrate how sound waves affect objects at varying distances and explore friction's effect on moving objects across surfaces.
This effort not only enhances learning experiences but also aims to inspire future generations in science and engineering. We are proud to lead in educational innovation, breaking down barriers between traditional and online learning, and making science accessible to every student. Through this approach, we guarantee that students, irrespective of their circumstances, can directly experience the wonders of science, contributing to the evolution of education and making science more engaging and accessible for all.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Outline the market performance, critical reception, and customer satisfaction with the product or service to date. State monetary or unit sales figures to date, if possible, and how they compare to expectations or past performance. Provide links to laudatory product or service reviews. Include some customer testimonials, if applicable (up to 350 words):
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Stride’s priorities include investing in academic quality, student/family experiences, and innovative products such as innovative and accessible virtual science labs. Our 40 innovative and accessible virtual labs were created through a collaborative effort between curriculum architects and visual and interactive designers.
Student feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, reflected in a 3.6 out of 4-star rating in surveys. This indicates the project's success in making science accessible and engaging for a diverse student population.
Based on data available mid-year, general education and career learning enrollments increased +9% year over year. Stride’s year-over-year revenue for FY24 is projected to be +10% and between $153M and $203M.
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