# ExploreLearning

> ExploreLearning develops subscription-based K-12 math and science tools: Gizmos simulations and STEM investigations, Reflex math fact practice, Frax fractions missions, and Science4Us early science activities. Founded by David Shuster in Charlottesville in 1999, the Cambium Learning Group business combined with Learning A-Z and adopted the ExploreK12 identity in 2026.

- **Founded:** 1999
- **Headquarters:** Charlottesville, United States
- **Founders:** David Shuster (Founder; former president; now Senior Advisor, Innovation at ExploreK12)
- **Products:** Gizmos, Reflex, Frax, Science4Us, Professional development and implementation support
- **Notable:** Received the U.S. President’s E Award in May 2024 for contributions to export growth., Frax won Best Educational Game and Gizmos won Best STEM Instructional Solution for Grades K-12 in the 2025 CODiE Awards., Gizmos Investigations beta testing involved 33 teachers, 2,648 students and 93 middle-school classrooms.

## Products & services

- **Gizmos** — Interactive math and science simulations for grades 3-12, with teaching materials and assessments; the portfolio also includes applied STEM Cases and guided Gizmos Investigations.
- **Reflex** — Adaptive, game-based practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts, generally for grades 2 and up; includes fluency and usage reporting.
- **Frax** — Adaptive, space-themed fractions missions using number lines and length models for grades 3 and up. Three sequential Sectors develop concepts and fraction arithmetic.
- **Science4Us** — K-2 science instruction using the 5E model, with more than 350 online activities, offline activities, teacher guidance and assessments.
- **Professional development and implementation support** — Live and on-demand training, educator communities, lesson resources and account support accompany classroom implementation.

## Achievements

- Received the U.S. President’s E Award in May 2024 for contributions to export growth.
- Frax won Best Educational Game and Gizmos won Best STEM Instructional Solution for Grades K-12 in the 2025 CODiE Awards.
- Gizmos Investigations beta testing involved 33 teachers, 2,648 students and 93 middle-school classrooms.
- The combined ExploreK12 organization received Educators Pick Best of STEM awards in August 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — ExploreK12 published educator survey insights, ISTE classroom perspectives and commentary on intentional edtech in its news feed.
- **2026-08** — ExploreK12 announced Educators Pick Best of STEM recognition across its math and science solutions.
- **2026-07** — The ExploreK12 launch announcement outlined 2026-27 additions to Frax fraction content and Gizmos Investigations and STEM Cases.
- **2026-06** — ExploreK12’s news site dated its new-name announcement to June 2026.
- **2025-10** — ExploreLearning’s help center confirmed Frax Sector 3 was live, extending instruction into grade-5 fraction arithmetic.

## Links

- Website: https://www.explorelearning.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/explorelearning/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ExploreLearning
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRI8N33oN5xic0IeXXWbqg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorelearningstemsolutions/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExploreLearningK12STEMSolutions

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Last updated: 2026-10-01