Boca Raton Community Middle School Enhances Career Exploration With zSpace AR/VR Technology

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zSpace (NASDAQ: ZSPC) announced that Boca Raton Community Middle School in Palm Beach County has implemented a full class set of zSpace AR/VR systems to create the county's first standalone zSpace lab for 1,000 students. The lab has been used over three years to support classroom instruction across science, math, social studies and language arts, energize before- and after-care programs serving 30 students, and deliver Career Explorer simulations that map job tasks and education pathways.

Principal Lisa Lee credited the lab with boosting student engagement, aiding difficult concepts, and prompting new career interests among students who named roles like surgeon, vet, IT manager, and elevator technician.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- zSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZSPC), a global leader in immersive augmented reality (AR) learning solutions for education, today announced that Boca Raton Community Middle School, home to 1,000 students in Palm Beach County, has reimagined career exploration and student engagement through the implementation of the zSpace AR/VR learning lab. Over the past three years, Principal Lisa Lee and her team have leveraged zSpace to elevate instruction, energize after school programs, and ignite students’ curiosity about future careers.

A District First: The First Standalone zSpace Lab in Palm Beach County

When Boca Raton Community Middle School invested in a full class set of zSpace systems, it became the only standalone zSpace lab in the county. The goal: to give teachers and students a dedicated, immersive learning space that brings abstract concepts to life and opens doors to previously unimagined careers.

"What I think that the students and parents really like is [zSpace] is something that other schools don't have," said Principal Lee. "And in this day and age, when we are all vying to get as many students as we can to say 'This is the right school for you', and having something this exciting has been advantageous to getting more students to come to Boca Middle."

Expanding Learning Beyond the Classroom

Teachers across subjects—including science, math, social studies, and language arts—regularly reserve the zSpace lab to support difficult concepts or to reinforce content through interactive exploration.

"Sometimes there's a concept that's difficult, or there's a concept that they really know the kids want to remember," said Lee. "They will come in [the lab] either as the hook before the lesson or after the lesson as the review. They're going to slow down and really think about what they're learning, get it with a different sensory approach."

Reimagining After School Through Career Exploration

The school also wove zSpace into its before- and after-care program, serving 30 students who often want something more engaging than homework at the end of a long day.

"In aftercare, I think that kids are tired at the end of the school day, especially middle school at 4:00 PM," Lee said. "But when they come into this lab, all of a sudden they're super excited again, and they're ready to just learn. And they don't know that they're learning, but they are. They're going to go home and tell their parents all about it."

By integrating zSpace Career Explorer, students can simulate real-world skills, understand job responsibilities, and even learn the education pathways required for various professions.

"I think programs on career exploration enable the kids to really think about what kind of career that they might be suited for," Lee added. "They also can do the research about how much education it takes or about the characteristics of what it takes to be in that trade. They might go home and tell their parents 'I want to be an anesthesiologist' and they didn't even know that existed before. So I really think that having programs on career orientation makes our kids be well-rounded, think about their future, and this makes them better students."

Student Voices: Career Dreams Sparked by Immersive Learning

The impact of career exploration on zSpace is clear in the students’ own words:

Gabriel, 6th Grade

“I want to be an elevator technician. I learned how to be an elevator technician with zSpace.”

Navon, 6th Grade

“I thought I wanted to be a mechanic, but now I want to be a surgeon, too. With zSpace, I learned about the delivery and dining careers.”

Lele, 6th Grade

“I tried all nine careers—it was so fun! My favorite was fixing a car. When I grow up, I want to be an IT manager, and zSpace helped me learn what that’s like.

zSpace is very fun, very activity-ish, and it helps you see what you want to be in the future. I love zSpace.”

Aveena, 6th Grade

“I want to be a vet—I really love animals. And the mechanic career was cool too. I got to do the air filter. zSpace is really interactive. I like it.”

As Boca Raton Community Middle School continues shaping well-rounded, future-ready learners, zSpace remains at the heart of its mission—helping students discover not just what they can learn, but who they can become.

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About zSpace
zSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZSPC) delivers innovative augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences that drive achievement in STEM, CTE, and career readiness programs. Trusted by over 3,500 school districts, technical centers, community colleges, and universities, zSpace enables hands-on "learning by doing" experiences proven to improve engagement and student outcomes. Headquartered in San Jose, California, zSpace holds more than 80 patents, with research published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (2021) validating the impact of 3D virtual reality technologies on student knowledge gains.

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FAQ

What did zSpace announce about Boca Raton Community Middle School on November 25, 2025?

zSpace announced the school installed a full class set of zSpace AR/VR systems, creating Palm Beach County's first standalone zSpace lab for 1,000 students.

How is zSpace being used in Boca Raton Community Middle School classrooms?

Teachers reserve the lab to teach difficult concepts across science, math, social studies, and language arts, using immersive lessons as lesson hooks or review.

What is the scale of the after-school program using zSpace at Boca Raton Community Middle School?

The before- and after-care program uses zSpace with about 30 students to offer engaging activities beyond homework.

What career outcomes did students report after using zSpace Career Explorer at Boca Middle?

Students reported new interests such as surgeon, vet, IT manager, mechanic, and elevator technician after trying Career Explorer simulations.

Why does Principal Lisa Lee say the zSpace lab helps Boca Raton Community Middle School attract students?

Principal Lee said the standalone zSpace lab is unique in the county and makes the school more attractive to families seeking engaging, technology-driven programs.

Does the announcement mention how long zSpace has been used at Boca Raton Community Middle School?

Yes, the announcement notes the school has leveraged zSpace over the past three years to elevate instruction and student engagement.