In-depth reviews of Best of STEM® award-winning products, written and recorded by the educator judges who tested them with students.
Every review on this page comes from a certified educator who served as a judge for the Educators Pick Best of STEM® Awards, used the product in a real classroom, and scored it on a Net Promoter Score (0–10). Each review answers the questions teachers actually ask: what it is, who it fits, what it takes to run, and what changed for students. Written analysis is paired with short video clips from the judge.
Looking for the full list of award winners? See all 39 Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2026 winners by category. Reviews for 2026 winners are added here as they publish.
Jason Aldridge, a certified classroom teacher and Best of STEM educator judge, reviews PASCO Sparkvue 5, the 2026 Educators Pick Best of STEM® Winner for Data Collection & Analysis. Educator NPS 8 out of 10. The full interview, five video
Dr. Linda Johnson-McClinton, a certified classroom teacher and Best of STEM educator judge, reviews SAE International’s A World In Motion® (AWIM®), the 2026 Educators Pick Best of STEM® Winner for CTE Champions: STEM. Educator NPS 10 out of 10. The
Jamica Craig, a certified classroom teacher and Best of STEM educator judge, reviews Oceans to Orbits, the 2026 Educators Pick Best of STEM® Winner for Out of School Time for Middle and High School. Educator NPS 9 out of 10.
Kim Collazo, STEM educator and Best of STEM® judge, reviews MindLabs by Explore Interactive, Inc.: 2025 winner, Trailblazer: Virtual Labs Luminary. Educator NPS 10/10. Written review, eight video clips, and an educator FAQ.
