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Should I use Accelerate Learning (STEMscopes)?

Accelerate Learning offers STEM Programs for K-12, helping students build skills in science, technology, engineering, and math with engaging STEM curriculum. - stemscopes.com

Depends. Districts adopting standards-aligned K-12 STEM curriculum with procurement budget and PD capacity should buy. Solo teachers, tutors, and homeschoolers should not — it is sales-led, district-priced, and heavier than they need.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 50+ public sources; curriculum quality and procurement are well covered, pricing and detailed user sentiment are thin.

Ratings

  • Value for moneyNo public pricing evidence
  • Ease of useNo usability evidence in sources
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • District science and math adoptions
  • NGSS-aligned state mandates
  • Schools wanting labs plus digital
  • Buyers using state co-op contracts

Not for

  • Individual teachers paying out of pocket
  • Homeschool families wanting cheap self-serve curriculum
  • Corporate training teams — this is K-12 only
  • Tutors needing a lightweight tool, not an adoption

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Sales-led district pricing — no sticker price; negotiate hard at renewal.

medium

Private-equity owned (Carlyle, then Providence); expect renewal price pressure.

low

Login portal won't issue usernames directly — plan rostering/SSO setup via Clever.

low

State-specific editions (Idaho, Florida, Tennessee); confirm your state's version first.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • EdReports rates STEMscopes High-Quality for standards alignment.
  • Learning List gives STEMscopes Math its top Florida B.E.S.T. K-5 alignment rating.
  • G2 reviewers cite hands-on labs and e-books, not just videos.
  • Covers science, math, engineering, plus teacher professional development.
  • Sold via state contracts (Oklahoma Horizon), easing procurement.

Cons

  • No public pricing; everything runs through sales conversations.
  • Experts question whether schools' edtech spending actually accelerates learning.
  • Digital-first design assumes devices and connectivity schools must supply.

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/20/2026 - 11 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x4review x3security x1news x3

Key stats

  • Feature depth: 4/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money. No public pricing evidence
  • Ease of use. No usability evidence in sources
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Labs, e-books, multi-subject suite, PD
  • Support quality: 3/5. Dedicated PD and support channels exist
  • Security posture: 3/5. Public security page; no incidents found
  • High-Quality EdReports rating Third-party curriculum review
  • Top rating Learning List STEMscopes Math, Florida B.E.S.T. K-5
  • K-12 Grade coverage Science, math, engineering, STEM
  • PE-backed Ownership Providence Equity majority stake

Pricing

Not disclosed

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Reviewers highlight hands-on labs, e-books, and strong standards alignment; EdReports calls the curriculum High-Quality.

“Accelerate Learning is High‑Quality”
EdReports review (via Accelerate Learning)
“Hands-on labs, e-books, i…”
G2 reviewer

Alternatives

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Companies that use it

  • Fayette County Public Schools⁸
  • Louisiana Department of Education (Math Nation)
  • Oklahoma (Horizon state contract)⁷
Full analysis

Based on 50+ public sources; curriculum quality and procurement are well covered, pricing and detailed user sentiment are thin.

Well-rated K-12 STEM curriculum built for district adoptions — overkill and hard to buy for single classrooms.

Methodology

Based on 50+ public sources; curriculum quality and procurement are well covered, pricing and detailed user sentiment are thin.

Sources

  1. Accelerate Learning: STEM Education Curriculum for K-12acceleratelearning.com
    official
  2. STEMscopes Reviews | G2g2.com
    review
  3. STEMscopes Review (2026): NGSS Alignment, Cost & Comparisonmission.io
    review
  4. Accelerate Learning | EdReports Reviewsacceleratelearning.com
    review
  5. STEMscopes Math Receives Top Rating from Learning Listinfo.acceleratelearning.com
    news
  6. Accelerate Learning Announces Majority Investment from Providence Equity Partnerscarlyle.com
    news
  7. Horizon Vendor: Accelerate Learning (Oklahoma)horizon.ok.gov
    official
  8. Accelerate Learning — Fayette County Public Schoolsnavigator.fcps.net
    official
  9. Schools Bought Tech to Accelerate Learning. Is It Working? (EdWeek)edweek.org
    news
  10. Product security pagestemscopes.com
    security
  11. ALI Global Loginlogin.acceleratelearning.com
    official

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