Teachstone Honored as a Finalist in Early Childhood & Pre-K Education, Education, Art & Culture for the 6th Annual Anthem Awards

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachstone announced today that it has been named a Finalist in Early Childhood & Pre-K Education, Education, Art & Culture in The 6th Annual Anthem Awards for its CLASS^® framework and submission of "From Measurement to Momentum: Ensuring More Children Experience Effective Interactions."

Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 6th Annual Anthem Awards include an esteemed panel of leaders from leading organizations and companies dedicated to social impact, including Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association, Heather Malenshek, CMO, Land O'Lakes, Inc., Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Award-Winning Actor & LGBTQ+ Advocate, Patrice Duckworth, Chief Inclusion Officer, Johnson & Johnson, Fatima Graves, President & CEO, National Women's Law Center, Justina Nixon-Saintil, Vice President & Global Chief Impact Officer, IBM, and many others.

By being named a Finalist, Teachstone joins a prestigious list of Anthem Awards honorees and global impact leaders, including fellow nominees like PBS, Global Citizen, The LEGO Group, AARP, Everytown, BetterHelp, The Daily Show, The Michael J Fox Foundation, Subaru, and Doctors without Borders.

"We're thrilled to see the impact sector bounce back, share their stories, and expand their impact after a challenging year last year," said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. "This year's Finalists are truly setting the standard for how to advocate for a cause, inspire action, create impact, and overall make this world a better place."

Grounded in University of Virginia research, Teachstone's CLASS® framework makes critical classroom interactions visible, turning human connection into the engine of early brain development. Active across all 50 states and 18 countries, CLASS® equips educators with actionable feedback, lowers childhood stress, and drives measurable learning gains for children worldwide.

"At a time when the world needs purpose-driven action more than ever, we are deeply honored to stand among visionary changemakers dedicated to making a meaningful difference across the globe," said Karlo Young, CEO of Teachstone. "At Teachstone, our mission has always been rooted in a simple yet powerful truth: every child deserves interactions that foster curiosity, trust, and resilience. This recognition fuels our momentum to ensure those life-changing moments reach millions more children everywhere."

Alongside the Finalist Announcement comes the launch of Anthem Community Voice in Partnership with NationBuilder, an annual voting campaign and celebration to uplift the work of Anthem Finalists. Supporters can celebrate Teachstone's work online from October 13th to October 29th at celebrate.anthemawards.com. All Finalists are also in the running to win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Anthem Award selected by Anthem judges. All Winners for the 6th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on November 5, 2026.

About Teachstone:
Teachstone® was founded in 2008 to deliver on the promise of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®), an evidence-based framework created at the University of Virginia to measure and improve teacher-child interactions. Backed by over 600 studies—including the landmark Gates MET study—Teachstone provides professional development, coaching tools, and data solutions that empower educators to foster supportive classroom environments. For over two decades, Teachstone has impacted the lives of millions of children across all 50 states and in more than 18 countries, training and supporting thousands of educators to foster supportive, high-quality learning environments. To learn more, visit: www.teachstone.com.

About The Webby Awards:
Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video & Film; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Software & Immersive; Social; Podcasts; Games; Creators and AI. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Adobe, WP Engine, Patreon, ElevenLabs, Framer, Meta, NAACP, KPMG, The Wall Street Journal, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, SXSW, The Podcast Show, and Authentic.

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