conjunction
Connects clauses or items, adding information or continuing a thought. Similar to それから or そして, but often implies a slight pause or shift. The gloss 'even so' is a possible contextual interpretation, not a core meaning.
See also: それとも
まず宿題をやって、それと部屋の掃除もお願い。
First do your homework, and then please clean your room too.
彼は優秀だ。それと、とても親切でもある。
He is excellent. Also, he is very kind.