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The California State Board of Education approved Math Nation California and STEMscopes California Math in the 2025 Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption. STEMscopes California Math is available for TK–Algebra 1, while Math Nation California is available for TK–12.

Math Nation has been named a finalist in the “Best Mathematics Instructional Solution” category of the 2025 CODiE Awards, the premier peer-recognized program celebrating innovation and excellence in technology.

Math Nation and the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) from Accelerate Learning have been selected as winners in the 2025 Educators Pick Best of STEM Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators.

Texas schools using STEMscopes Math in fourth grade showed significant gains on the 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) in math. A new research study found that the STEMscopes Texas Math curriculum had positive effects on the percentage of students passing STAAR benchmarks and on average scale scores.

Accelerate Learning Inc. has appointed Michael Humphrey as its chief executive officer. Humphrey succeeds Philip Galati, who has served as the STEM education company’s president and CEO since 2021. Galati worked closely with the board of directors to select Accelerate Learning’s next leader and oversee the transition.

Tennessee schools that used STEMscopes Math from Accelerate Learning Inc. in grade four math instruction had significantly higher passing rates on the 2024 Tennessee Ready (TNReady!) Math test compared to 2023. In a new research report, results show that passing rates jumped 15 percentage points on average and that increases were found across all student groups.

Math Nation from Accelerate Learning Inc. is the only middle and high school mathematics program to be selected for the 2025-26 Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program Menu after a rigorous review process. The program menu, which was announced by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education, will be offered to PK-12 Iowa educators for the 2025-26 academic year.

Accelerate Learning Inc. has published its 2024 Impact and Research Report. The new report, which includes findings from more than 30 research studies and activities, demonstrates the measurable and positive effects of its STEM education solutions on student and teacher outcomes.

STEMscopes Math for grades K-8 and Math Nation for 6-8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 from Accelerate Learning Inc. have received all-green ratings across all gateways from EdReports. The all-green score is EdReports’ highest rating and indicates that the programs meet expectations for alignment to college- and career-ready standards and other aspects of quality, and for usability.

Kide Science has partnered with Sesame Workshop and Programa Adopte un Talento (PAUTA) to develop resources and training that will make STEM education more accessible and engaging for preschool children in Mexico. The pilot project, which is funded by Business Finland and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, will provide quality STEM content and teacher training in 20 to 30 public schools. The project’s long-term goal is to address existing disparities in STEM and democratize access for all children, with particular emphasis on young girls and underrepresented communities.

Kide Science powered by Accelerate Learning has been selected as a winner in the Educators Pick Best of STEM 2024 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators. Kide Science won the award in the “Best of STEM Hands-on Curricular Materials: Pre-K to Grade 2” category, a new category created in 2024.

Kide Science and Collaborate Science from Accelerate Learning Inc. were chosen as finalists in the 2024 SIIA CODiE Awards, the industry’s only peer-reviewed awards program. CODiE finalists, selected by industry experts, represent the most innovative and impactful products in the Education Technology industry.

Kide Science powered by Accelerate Learning has been approved to be added to Missouri’s recommended supplemental early childhood curriculum list by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Office of Childhood.

Middle and high school students in Mississippi schools that used Math Nation during the 2021-22 school year achieved higher math proficiency and math growth scores than students in schools that did not use Math Nation, according to an independent study conducted by Mississippi State University (MSU).

Kide Science from Accelerate Learning was named the winner in the STEM/STEAM Instructional Solution category of the 2023 Supes’ Choice Awards, the only education industry awards judged exclusively by school district superintendents.

Kide Science from Accelerate Learning was named a highly commended resource in the 2023 Teach Early Years Awards. Presented by Teach Early Years magazine, the awards celebrate the best in educational resources to support children ages 0 to 5.

Kide Science from Accelerate Learning was selected as one of two finalists in the STEM/STEAM Instructional Solution category of the 2023 Supes’ Choice Awards. The program, which is presented by the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), is the only education industry award judged exclusively by school district superintendents.

Accelerate Learning, the leading provider of preK-12 STEM curricula, has acquired Kide Science, a Finnish company that offers imaginative, play-based STEM lessons for preschool through grade 3.

Math Nation from Accelerate Learning was named a finalist for Best Math App or Tool in the 2023 Tech Edvocate Awards. Math Nation provides comprehensive, proven math resources for 6-8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and beyond.

Collaborate Science – ML-PBL Powered by Accelerate Learning has been named a winner in the Educators Pick Best of STEM 2023 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators. The K-5 science curriculum, which was introduced earlier this year, was recognized in the “Best of STEM: Phenomena-Based Teaching Grades K-5” category.

Math Nation-Pennsylvania, a supplemental Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 math program, is now available at no cost to all Pennsylvania public schools and districts, thanks to a partnership between Accelerate Learning and the state of Pennsylvania. The online and print learning resources, which are 100% aligned to the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics, are funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Research shows that safety in school science labs and classrooms is a national concern. More than half of schools have had an injury or litigation, and more than three-quarters of accidents involve students. Accelerate Learning and Science Safety Inc. have exclusively partnered to increase safety in STEM education programming nationwide.

The 21st annual American Business Awards has honored Accelerate Learning Inc. with two Stevie Awards in the Education category group. STEMscopes Science captured the top prize, the Gold Stevie Award, in the Science Instructional Solution category. Math Nation earned the Bronze Stevie Award in the Mathematics Instructional Solution category.

Research shows that rigorous project-based learning (PBL) has strong, positive effects on science achievement. Collaborate Science – ML-PBL Powered by Accelerate Learning is a new K-5 science curriculum that fuses phenomena-driven PBL for students with focused professional development for teachers. The digital curriculum will be unveiled this week at the National Science Teaching Association National Conference in booth #600.

Math Nation-Louisiana, a supplemental Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 math program, is now available at no cost to all Louisiana public schools and charter schools, thanks to a partnership between Math Nation and the state of Louisiana.

The STEMscopes Suite of K-12 STEM curriculum solutions from Accelerate Learning was selected as one of two finalists in the STEM/STEAM Instructional Solution category of the 2022 Supes’ Choice Awards. The award program, which is presented by the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), is the only education industry award judged exclusively by school district superintendents.

STEMscopes Math for grades K-8 and Algebra I from Accelerate Learning has received the highest score for alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) from Learning List. Learning List’s independent review of STEMscopes Math includes a review of the material’s instructional quality, a standard-by-standard review of its alignment to the CCSS, and a review of its technology compatibility and support for remote learning.

STEMscopes Math Texas for grades 6-8 and Algebra I from Accelerate Learning has received the highest score for alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) from Learning List. Learning List’s independent review of STEMscopes Math Texas includes a review of the material’s instructional quality, a standard-by-standard review of the material’s TEKS alignment, and a review of its technology compatibility and support for remote learning.

Data literacy is an important part of STEM education — and a critical skill for success in college and careers. To build data literacy in math and science classrooms, Accelerate Learning has expanded its partnership with Tuva and will now offer Tuva’s Data Literacy Instructional Program to schools and districts across the country.

The STEMscopes suite and STEMscopes Science from Accelerate Learning have been selected as winners in Tech & Learning magazine’s Awards of Excellence: Best of 2021. The STEMscopes suite was honored in the Primary Education category, and STEMscopes Science was chosen in the Secondary Education category.

Since San Carlos School District (SCSD) launched its visionary Strategic Plan eight years ago, the preK-8 district has provided innovative, engaging learning experiences to ensure all students are well prepared for success in school and beyond. To support its ongoing efforts to leverage powerful 21st century approaches such as blended learning, technology-infused project based learning, and STEM, SCSD has adopted STEMscopes CA NGSS 3D in grades K-8. It will also provide hands-on kits for every classroom thanks to the Fund the Future fundraising campaign by the San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF), a nonprofit supported by local parents.

The 2021 EdTech Awards has selected STEMscopes NGSS 3D from Accelerate Learning as the winner of the Cool Tool Award from a pool of 20 finalists in the STEM (science, tech, engineering, math) solution category. In addition, four STEMscopes products have been named finalists for nine Cool Tool Awards in seven different categories.