Merge EDU Apps Tops 20 Million Downloads Worldwide

We’re excited to share some amazing news: Since launching Merge EDU in 2020, Merge EDU apps have now been downloaded over 20 million times in classrooms and homes around the world! 

Whether it’s a first-grader exploring a frog’s life cycle, a middle schooler visualizing parts of a cell, or a high school student designing 3D bridges for a future career in engineering—Merge EDU has become a powerful tool for hands-on, immersive learning for students in K-12th grade.

Merge Paper Cubes—available as a free printable—have made it possible for students from every corner of the globe to join in. From learning in rural villages, to STEM nights in bustling urban schools, to remote learning from home and beyond, millions of learners can literally hold the world in the palm of their hands with Merge EDU.

Found in Every Major School Districts in the US 🇺🇲

Merge EDU is used in most major school districts in the United States. This includes Chicago Public Schools, New York City DOE, Dallas ISD, Los Angeles Unified, and hundreds more. Merge EDU has become a trusted instructional tool in classrooms coast to coast, helping teachers bring science and STEM concepts to life in ways that are innovative, intuitive, engaging, and memorable for students.

Why Merge EDU Is a Perfect Fit for Every Type of School

No matter what kind of school you lead, Merge EDU provides the tools and support to transform how your students learn, explore, and grow.

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How Elementary Science Teachers use Merge EDU everyday

Complex concepts will be easier to understand when students can manipulate and explore them in 3D, and students remember information better because of the immersive learning experience.

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A Case Study: Jersey City Public Schools and Merge EDU

Jersey City Public Schools, the second largest school district in New Jersey, partnered with Merge for a case study that illustrates how innovative leaders can unlock the power of Augmented Reality (AR) in their districts.

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How Merge EDU is used all over the world

Global Success Stories of Merge EDU in Classrooms

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Used in Over 175 Countries 🌐

Merge EDU isn’t limited by borders. Today, Merge EDU apps are used in over 175 countries, making it one of the most globally adopted educational technologies in the AR space. From Canada to Kenya, Australia to Argentina, classrooms are filled with students holding Merge Cubes and saying “Whoa!” as they explore virtual planets, fossils, DNA, and more.

In countries where educational access is limited, Merge Paper Cubes and limited free content has opened new doors to STEM learning. We’ve seen students from refugee camps, rural schools, and underfunded programs light up with joy as they interact with innovative, hands-on augmented reality experiences.

Underprivileged schools in North Carolina got a ton of Merge Cubes thanks to Mr. Beast

Your student’s favorite YouTuber, Mr.Beast kicked off the fall school year with an incredibly generous donation to our most important resource: teachers.

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Merge EDU featured at the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab

South Florida Students Impressed, Inspired by High Tech Learning Lab

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What Makes Merge EDU so Adaptable? 💪

Merge EDU works in multiple classroom scenarios, from libraries to makerspaces, science classrooms to STEM labs and more. And it works in multiple programs, like GT, afterschool, special needs, science, CTE and more. Merge EDU is also compatible with multiple device types that students already have access to, including iPads, many Chromebooks and Windows devices, and smartphones. 

Merge Cube and Chromebooks: A Powerful Partnership for K-12

The Merge EDU Platform and Merge Cube are now compatible with Chromebooks! In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of using Merge EDU with your student Chromebooks.

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20 Million Downloads and One Big Thank You 🎉

Reaching these milestones wouldn’t be possible without our amazing community of innovative educators, students, parents, and STEM champions. You’ve used Merge EDU to create hands-on exploration labs in libraries, host science nights in school cafeterias, lead CTE courses in high schools, and have even folded Merge Paper Cubes at kitchen tables during remote learning.

How Merge EDU is Helping Transform Classrooms into Dynamic Learning Environments around the Globe

Educators worldwide affirm that Merge EDU helps to shape students from passive learners into active, curious explorers.

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To every educator who has downloaded our apps, printed out a Merge Paper Cube, or sparked a student’s love of science and STEM with Merge EDU—thank you.

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