Client Solution

EdGate's Expanding Global Standards Library

sschuller — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:32:59 +0000

EdGate's Expanding Global Standards Library

Bringing Global Standards into Everyday Teaching Tools

Platforms like Microsoft Teams for Education have become central to how educators manage content, assignments, and collaboration in the classroom. They bring everything together in one place, from instructional materials to communication and feedback.

By expanding EdGate’s international standards library , we are helping to bring alignment directly into the tools educators and content providers already use.
This means standards are no longer something that lives outside the workflow, they become part of it.

Educators can access content that is aligned to the expectations of their region. Publishers and EdTech providers can ensure their materials meet the requirements of multiple countries without rebuilding their approach each time.

New International Standards Rolling Out Soon

Recently Added & Expanded	Now Rolling Out	Coming Soon
Austria	Finland	Slovakia
Canada (Ontario & Quebec)	Lithuania	Sweden
Egypt	Norway	India (NCERT Language Arts)
England (multiple subject areas)	Romania	Bahrain, Oman, Qatar
Finland		Greece, Lebanon
Kuwait, Estonia, Latvia		Additional Canada & Australia expansions

Expanding Globally

For organizations expanding into global markets, international standards are a necessary foundation.

EdGate is a premier provider of international standards, delivering the structure, comparability, and alignment needed to make that possible. By transforming complex standards into machine-readable data, we enable alignment across countries, languages, and education systems at scale.

But more importantly, we turn that data into something teams can actually use to align content and make decisions.

Content Development teams can align content across multiple countries at once, identify gaps through those comparisons, and refine their materials to better meet the needs of students and educators in each region.

AI That Understands Education, Not Just Keywords

Alignment works best when the system understands the education concepts behind the standards, not just the words themselves.

EdGate’s models are trained specifically on the language, structure and concepts of education standards. That means the system understands how standards are written, how objectives are framed, and how they connect to instructional content.

This leads to results that are faster and more accurate, supporting alignment decisions that reflect how standards are actually used.

Breaking Down Language Barriers in Real Time

One of the biggest challenges in working with international standards is language.

ExACT is designed to reduce that barrier by automatically detecting and translating content for analysis. Materials can be processed in English while still supporting work across different languages, allowing teams to move forward without needing to manually translate content in advance.

Bringing international standards into teacher-preferred platforms makes them part of the tools educators already use every day. Alignment becomes part of the day-to-day experience rather than an extra step.

As more organizations expand into global markets, the ability to work across standards, languages, and systems will continue to be crucial. Making that process easier, more accurate, and more connected to existing tools is where the real value exists.

Explore What This Means for Your Organization

If you are working across regions or planning to expand into new markets, access to international standards is only the starting point. The real value comes from being able to use them effectively.

Explore EdGate’s international standards and see how alignment can scale with you.

ASU+GSV 2026 Focuses on AI

sschuller — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:31:20 +0000

ASU+GSV 2026 Focuses on AI

sschuller Thu, 04/30/2026 - 13:31

ASU+GSV 2026 Focuses on AI

April 30 2026

Author

Gina Faulk

Opportunities and Promise + Risks and Challenges

I asked AI to determine how many presentations at ASU+GSV 2026 mentioned AI in their session overview. Simple enough, right? Not exactly. The ASU+GSV server blocks automated requests, so AI pivoted and tried fetching information in batches, but then hit a token limit. At one point it even stalled for a few seconds, as if to say "give me a moment, this is harder than it looks." Long story short: AI managed to evaluate only a portion of the site, but still came back with an estimate that 30–40% of sessions mentioned AI in some capacity.

And that tracks. ASU+GSV 2026 put AI squarely in the spotlight, with sessions covering topics like Preparing Students for the Future of AI-Enabled Work, Responsible AI in Higher Education, AI Tutoring, AI's Impact on Youth Psychology, Designing Learning for the Age of AI, and many more.

During the conference I was asked how AI will impact correlation services--which is the heart of what EdGate provides our clients. Let me point us back to paragraph one of this newsletter article where the answer is loud and clear: there are opportunities and there are challenges.

How is EdGate using AI?

EdGate uses AI to assist our work. EdGate is already using it internally to conduct standards research and tracking.
There are certain EdGate data offerings that AI is excellent at. For instance, EdGate uses AI to run standards comparison analysis. Do you want to know exactly how New York’s standards compare to Florida standards? EdGate’s AI-enabled ExACT tools can run a deeply informed standards comparison analysis that not only references the standards, but also the conceptual tags (the taxonomical index) that EdGate has added to the standards. EdGate’s clients are rewarded with a precise standards comparison analysis that can be used in order to inform content development and sales/marketing teams.
EdGate will soon be releasing a new AI-powered correlation capability wherein an EdGate ExACT user can feed a URL into the ExACT system. ExACT will evaluate the URL and align content to applicable standards, again relying on EdGate’s taxonomical index.

Similar to the challenges I faced using AI to analyze the ASU+GSV session list, solely relying on AI to correlate content to standards can lead to bumps.

So what issues does AI have in regard to standards alignment accuracy?

Multiple applicable standards require human judgment. A single lesson may legitimately align to several learning standards. AI may flag multiple matches without being able to determine which standard should serve as the primary a pedagogical decision that requires human expertise and instructional context.
Partial alignment can be mistaken for full alignment. Many standards are hierarchical, containing "parent" and "child" standards. A lesson may address one child standard while leaving others unmet. AI may identify an alignment to the broader standard without recognizing that only a portion of it is actually covered, creating a false sense of completeness.
State standards are highly variable and increasingly unique.Across the U.S., standards have evolved independently, meaning the same concept may be assessed differently from state to state. In one state, a student might satisfy a standard by writing an explanation; in another, they may be required to demonstrate understanding in a specific, prescribed way. AI systems trained on generalized data may not reliably account for these state-level nuances and idiosyncrasies.
International standards present additional technical challenges. AI tools can struggle to accurately process standards documents that use right-to-left text orientation (such as Arabic or Hebrew), increasing the risk of misreading or misaligning content tied to international curricula, as these are known issues that can confuse text parsers.
Graphical source materials reduce accuracy. When standards documents contain images, charts, or diagrams, AI cannot reliably detect characters or may interpret them incorrectly, leading to alignment errors that a human reviewer would easily catch.
Early Childhood Education requires experiential, observational judgment Determining whether an activity genuinely meets early childhood education standards often depends on direct observation of how young children engage with the material. This is a domain where an educator's hands-on experience with actual children is essential. AI cannot replicate the informed, contextual judgment that comes from working closely with this age group.
English Language Learner (ELL) content demands cultural, not just linguistic, accuracy. For English language learners, it is not enough for lesson language to be technically correct. Content must also be culturally appropriate and sensitive to the lived experiences of diverse learners. AI may confirm grammatical or vocabulary compliance without recognizing cultural mismatches that could undermine the effectiveness or inclusivity of a lesson.

Perhaps most crucial to publishers, AI is not going to be the one talking to the state adoption teams and prepared to provide reasoning on why a lesson was aligned to particular standard and potentially miss out on adoption if AI makes a mistake. At EdGate we use a mix of technology and human expertise. We provide our clients with a fine blend of AI assistance (for cost-saving measures); a technical infrastructure based on learning standards and learning concepts; and subject matter experts with decades of teaching experience to provide our clients with the most accurate, scalable and defensible alignments available.

Alignment is Infrastructure Powering Future-Ready Education

sschuller — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:36:37 +0000

Alignment is Infrastructure Powering Future-Ready Education

Client Solution

EdTech

sschuller Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:36

Alignment Isn’t a Project—It’s the Infrastructure Powering Future-Ready Education

April 27 2026

Author

Rich Portelance

The conversation education needs to have right now

After hosting our recent EdGate webinar, one thing became clear. We are still talking about the future of education like it’s a checklist. Adopt AI. Update curriculum. Rethink assessment.

On paper, that sounds like progress. In reality, it’s part of the problem.

None of these are standalone efforts. They are deeply connected, and when we treat them as separate initiatives, we end up working harder without actually moving forward. What we are really dealing with isn’t a set of independent challenges. It’s an alignment problem.

Innovation isn’t the problem. Execution is.

There’s no shortage of momentum right now. AI is entering classrooms at scale, new curriculum models are emerging, and there’s more data than ever before. But the impact doesn’t always match that energy.

The issue isn’t innovation. It’s how it’s being implemented.

We are layering innovation onto systems that weren’t designed to adapt this quickly. And when those systems aren’t aligned, even strong tools can create more confusion than clarity. AI is a good example. Without alignment across standards, content, and assessment, it tends to amplify inconsistencies rather than solve them.

AI isn’t the disruption. It’s the stress test.

One of the clearest takeaways from the discussion was this: AI isn’t creating the problem, it’s exposing it.

In fragmented systems, AI can accelerate misinformation, make outputs harder to validate, and leave students without the foundation they need to interpret what they’re seeing. If the underlying knowledge isn’t there, there’s nothing for AI to build on.

That shifts the conversation from “How do we use AI?” to “What kind of system allows AI to actually improve learning?”

From projects to infrastructure

For years, change in education has been approached through individual efforts. A new program. A pilot initiative. Another round of technology adoption.

That model isn’t holding up anymore.

What’s needed now is alignment infrastructure. Something that connects standards, curriculum, and assessment in a way that creates consistency without limiting flexibility. Something that allows systems to evolve without starting over every time.

Because the issue isn’t a lack of effort. It’s a lack of shared systems that allow that effort to actually add up.

The real challenge: coordination at scale

This isn’t something any one group can solve on its own.

Educators, publishers, edtech providers, policymakers, they are all moving, but not always in sync. That disconnect creates friction. And right now, that friction isn’t just inconvenient. It slows everything down.

What “future-ready” actually means

We throw around the phrase “future-ready” all the time, but it’s often treated like a finish line.

It’s not. The panel made that clear.

Being future-ready is about adaptability. It’s the ability to integrate new skills, keep content relevant, give educators clarity, and help learners understand where they’re going. It’s not a destination, it’s a capability that needs to be built into the system.

Where alignment becomes real

Alignment only matters if it shows up in decisions.

For districts, that’s what gets adopted and how standards translate into instruction. For publishers and edtech providers, it’s how content is structured and maintained. For learners, it comes down to simple questions. What am I learning, why does it matter, and where does it lead?

That’s where alignment stops being theoretical and starts becoming useful.

From infrastructure to experience

At EdGate, we think about this in two layers.

The system comes first. With Exact, the focus is on building alignment across standards, skills, and content so there’s consistency to build from. Then comes the experience. With Journeys Map, that alignment becomes something learners can actually see and use, helping them understand where they are and what comes next.

Alignment isn’t just structure at that point. It becomes direction.

We are not short on innovation, tools, or ideas.

What’s missing is the connective tissue that allows them to work together.

AI is accelerating change. Curriculum is evolving. Workforce expectations are shifting. Without alignment as infrastructure, everything becomes more complicated than it needs to be.

The real opportunity isn’t just keeping up with change. It’s building systems that can keep up with it too.

What Does “Future‑Ready Alignment” Really Mean in 2026?

sschuller — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:57:59 +0000

What Does “Future‑Ready Alignment” Really Mean in 2026?

sschuller Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:57

What Does “Future‑Ready Alignment” Really Mean in 2026?

January 07 2026

Author

Rich Portelance

In 2026, future‑ready alignment is no longer a buzzword—it’s a requirement. As states rapidly update academic and Career & Technical Education (CTE) standards to reflect workforce realities, education publishers and EdTech providers are under increasing pressure to prove that their content is aligned, current, and relevant. The question has shifted from “Are you aligned?” to “How quickly and accurately can you stay aligned as standards change?”

This is where future‑ready alignment truly begins.

The New Reality: Standards Are Changing Faster Than Ever

State education agencies are revising standards at an unprecedented pace. Drivers include:

Portraits of a Graduate that emphasize durable skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy
Workforce and industry input shaping CTE pathways and competency‑based expectations
Emerging technologies, including AI, cybersecurity, and data literacy, now embedded in both academic and technical standards
Cross‑disciplinary alignment, where academic content must map cleanly to workforce and postsecondary readiness goals

For publishers and EdTech companies, this volatility introduces real risk. Manual alignment processes, static spreadsheets, and point‑in‑time reviews simply cannot keep up.

Future‑Ready Alignment Is Continuous—Not Static

In 2026, alignment is no longer a one‑time event tied to an adoption cycle. It is a living process that must evolve alongside state standards.

Future‑ready alignment means:

Automatically tracking state‑level standards changes
Updating alignments without disrupting product teams or customers
Maintaining consistency across academic and CTE frameworks
Ensuring sales, curriculum, and compliance teams are working from the same source of truth

Without automation, organizations face gaps that impact credibility, procurement timelines, and ultimately, student outcomes.

Why EdGate’s ExACT Standards Alignment Platform Matters

EdGate’s ExACT Standards Alignment Platform was built specifically for this new reality.

ExACT continuously monitors state standards changes and automatically updates alignments as they occur—removing the manual burden that slows teams down and introduces errors. Instead of reacting to standards shifts after the fact, publishers and EdTech providers can stay ahead of them.

With ExACT, organizations gain:

Always‑current alignments across academic and CTE standards
Version control and auditability to support RFPs, adoptions, and state reviews
Scalability across states, subjects, and grade levels
Confidence that alignment claims reflect the latest official standards—not last year’s framework

Future‑ready alignment depends on trust, and trust depends on accuracy.

Metadata: The Backbone of Future‑Ready Content

As standards evolve, alignment alone is no longer sufficient. States increasingly expect content to be enriched with metadata that describes how and why learning supports future readiness.

High‑quality metadata enables:

Skill‑based tagging aligned to workforce competencies
Connections between academic standards and CTE pathways
Visibility into durable skills such as communication, problem‑solving, and digital fluency
Smarter discovery, reporting, and personalization across platforms

Without structured metadata, even well‑aligned content becomes difficult to evaluate, compare, or validate at scale.

The Convergence of Academic and CTE Standards

One of the most significant shifts in 2026 is the growing convergence of academic and CTE standards. States are intentionally designing systems where:

Academic knowledge supports real‑world application
CTE programs reinforce literacy, math, and science competencies
Skills and competencies are explicitly mapped across domains

This convergence requires alignment systems that can handle complexity—connecting standards, skills, competencies, and instructional assets in a unified framework.

EdGate’s ExACT platform supports this convergence by enabling deeper alignment models that reflect both academic rigor and workforce relevance.

Future‑Ready Alignment Is a Strategic Advantage

Organizations that treat alignment as a compliance task will continue to struggle. Those that invest in future‑ready alignment gain a strategic advantage:

Faster response to state changes
Stronger credibility with districts and state agencies
Clearer demonstration of workforce relevance
Reduced operational friction across teams

In 2026, future‑ready alignment isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about building systems that can evolve as fast as education and the workforce demand.

EdGate’s ExACT Standards Alignment Platform helps make that possible—automatically, accurately, and at scale.

Interested in learning how ExACT supports future‑ready alignment across academic and CTE standards?

Watch our recorded webinar to explore how leading publishers and EdTech providers are staying ahead of change.

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The Future of Standards Alignment: Balancing Innovation and Integrity

sschuller — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:48:43 +0000

The Future of Standards Alignment: Balancing Innovation and Integrity

Client Solution

ExACT

EdGate Services

sschuller Wed, 10/15/2025 - 14:48

The Future of Standards Alignment: Balancing Innovation and Integrity

October 15 2025

Author

Sharla Schuller

For more than two decades, EdGate has been at the center of one of education’s most complex challenges: keeping learning materials aligned to ever-changing academic standards. Every year, states revise or adopt new frameworks, update subject guidelines, or adjust course structures. That constant motion makes it difficult for publishers and content providers to keep their materials current.

We built the ExACT Standards Alignment Platform to help solve these complex challenges. ExACT is a tool where clients can Author, Manage, Align, Analyze and Publish standards and content. It is designed to make alignment faster, smarter, and more accurate without losing the human judgment that makes quality alignment possible.

Our team has always believed that technology should enhance expert work, not replace it. That belief shaped how we developed ExACT and the Advanced Technology that powers it. While many alignment systems depend solely on algorithms, ExACT blends automation with deep educational insight. It’s supported by a patented proprietary, education-focused large language model developed specifically for standards alignment, guided at every step by EdGate’s subject matter experts and data specialists.

This collaboration between human expertise and AI has changed what’s possible. ExACT can identify connections between standards, even when they are phrased differently, suggest potential alignments, support cross-language comparisons, and analyze where content meets or misses key learning goals. These intelligent capabilities speed up the alignment process and allow the team to focus on what matters most: ensuring accuracy, consistency, and instructional value.

Of course, innovation only matters if it’s done responsibly. That’s why security and privacy are central to how we use technology. Every process in ExACT happens within EdGate’s secure systems. No client data is shared externally, and no third-party AI tools are granted access to private materials. We are building a foundation that’s both advanced and trustworthy, where efficiency doesn’t come at the cost of data integrity.

Our vision for ExACT’s future is rooted in this balance. We continue to refine our model, expanding its ability to handle new frameworks, languages, and content types. But our approach will always center on transparency, control, and the irreplaceable role of human expertise.

Standards alignment will always evolve, just like the education system itself. With ExACT, we are helping it evolve in the right direction, with a goal towards a future where technology and expertise work hand in hand to create faster, more accurate, and more reliable results.

If you’d like to explore how ExACT’s technology works in practice visit our Future of Standards Alignment page to learn more.

Insights from Jill Pierce on the EdGate Powers Podcast

bford — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:09:45 +0000

Insights from Jill Pierce on the EdGate Powers Podcast

bford Wed, 08/20/2025 - 11:09

How Schools Evaluate New EdTech: Insights from Jill Pierce on the EdGate Powers Podcast

August 20 2025

Author

Rich Portelance

The most recent EdGate Powers podcast features a highly engaging episode featuring Jill Pierce, Executive Director of the Tennessee Educational Technology Association. With more than 30 years of expertise on how schools evaluate and adopt new education technology (EdTech) in today’s fast-changing landscape.

Her key message: EdTech adoption is more rigorous than ever before. Schools are taking a strategic, data-driven approach, carefully weighing interoperability, cybersecurity, legislative compliance, and the role of AI in education before making purchasing decisions.

The Evolving Process of EdTech Adoption in Schools

School districts are no longer rushing into buying the “latest tool.” Instead, they are using a structured school technology evaluation checklist to ensure every product directly supports district priorities and integrates with existing infrastructure.

Jill highlighted an important distinction:

Instructional technology - Products that directly impact student learning and outcomes.

Operational technology - Tools that streamline administrative or support services.

For both categories, the first step is identifying a clear need. Vendors who approach districts without aligning to strategic goals risk losing valuable opportunities.

The School Technology Evaluation Checklist Every Vendor Should Know

Jill outlined the criteria that districts use to assess new products. For EdTech vendors, these represent must-have answers when presenting solutions:

Alignment to Strategic Plans – Does the product support the district’s goals for student success and operational efficiency?

Interoperability in Education Technology – Can the tool integrate smoothly with student information systems and existing platforms?

Cybersecurity in Schools – How does the product protect sensitive student data, respond to breaches, and ensure compliance with privacy laws?

Data Privacy in EdTech – What information is collected, and how is it stored and secured?

User Experience – Is the platform intuitive, easy to train on, and supportive of teacher adoption?

Legislative Compliance – Does the product meet current and upcoming state and federal requirements, including those related to AI in education?

Districts aren’t looking for the cheapest tool. As Jill explained, schools aim for the “lowest and best” value—prioritizing effective integration, training, and vendor support over cost alone.

Why Cybersecurity and Interoperability Are Top Priorities

With most school users under 18, cybersecurity in education is not optional—it’s essential. Districts require vendors to clearly explain how they secure student and staff data, prevent intrusions, and remain compliant with strict data privacy regulations.

Equally important is interoperability in education technology. Teachers and staff need a seamless ecosystem, not a cluttered set of disconnected apps. Districts value solutions that unify access and simplify workflows, reducing frustration while improving efficiency.

The Role of Legislation and AI in Education

Jill cautioned vendors that ignoring state-specific EdTech legislation can derail even the strongest product. From wireless device rules to evolving AI in education laws, compliance is now a cornerstone of school technology adoption.

On AI, Jill explained that while artificial intelligence has long existed in basic educational tools, new frameworks are emerging to regulate its instructional use. Vendors must be transparent about:

What data AI systems collect and process

How AI integrates with existing school platforms

How student and employee privacy is protected

Without clear answers, districts may hesitate to adopt even innovative AI-powered tools.

Building Successful EdTech Partnerships with Schools

Jill’s closing message centered on fidelity– ensuring that technology implementations are not only purchased but also planned, resourced, and executed in alignment with strategic district goals.

For EdTech vendors, this means:

Taking the time to understand district needs.

Demonstrating strong commitments to privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance.

Delivering solutions that are easy to integrate and simple to use.

Acting as long-term partners in student success, not just product providers

Listen to the full episode of the EdGate Powers Podcast to hear Jill Pierce’s complete insights on EdTech adoption, AI in education, and how schools are shaping the future of instructional technology.

EdGate adds 40 Countries, 350,000 K-12 Intl. Academic Standards

sschuller — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:54:11 +0000

EdGate adds 40 Countries, 350,000 K-12 Intl. Academic Standards

Client Solution

EdGate Services

State Highlight

sschuller Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:54

EdGate adds 40 Countries, 350,000 K-12 International Academic Standards

July 29 2025

Author

Gina Faulk

EdTech companies and traditional print publishers are actively seeking international curriculum adoption and teacher usage. EdGate has been listening! We’ve always offered international standards in addition to the U.S. standards, but we’ve reached the next level with a new grand total of 40 countries and tally of 350,000 international standards available in the EdGate Standards Repository. Note that these standards include the territories within Australia and Canada. The standards include the four core: English Language arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. However, we’ve also included Art, Technology Education, World Languages, and Health and Physical Education for select countries, where available.

Below is the list of countries represented in EdGate’s K-12 international standards library, available via API or downloadable from EdGate’s ExACT platform. Additionally, the standards can be compared to U.S. standards using EdGate’s ExACT Advanced Technology to inform content development teams of gaps in content to standards coverage. Read more about our standards comparison tools.

Contact EdGate for access to these standards.

Recently Added International Standards
Australia Standards x 9 States (Australian Capital, Australian Curriculum [ACARA], New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia)		Canada Standards x 11 Provinces (Alberta, Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan Standards)
American Samoa (U.S. Territory)	Belgium	Bermuda	Brazil
Columbia	Denmark	England	Finland
France	Germany	India	Indonesia
Ireland	Israel	Italy	Japan
Korea	Kuwait	Malaysia	Mexico
Netherlands	Northern Ireland	New Zealand	Norway
Philippines	Poland	Puerto Rico (U.S. Territory)	Saudi Arabia
Scotland	Singapore	Spain	Sweden
Switzerland	South Africa	Taiwan	Thailand
United Kingdom Standards	Wales

The repository is continually growing. If you don’t see a country or set of standards you need, contact our standards experts to inquire about having it included.

Navigating the Fractured State Education Landscape

sschuller — Tue, 06 May 2025 21:07:40 +0000

Navigating the Fractured State Education Landscape

Client Solution

The Challenge: Fragmentation of Standards and Approval Processes

Today’s publishers are no longer navigating a single roadmap. Instead, they must address:

Diverse state-specific standards

From Common Core derivatives to fully customized frameworks, each state may define academic proficiency differently.

Varied approval processes

Some states have formal adoption cycles; others rely on local district-level purchasing, each with their own requirements.

Increased documentation needs

States are demanding clearer evidence of alignment, instructional intent, and efficacy—often in differing formats.

Faster curriculum updates

The pace of change in learning standards, especially in STEM and career readiness fields, continues to accelerate.

This fragmented environment adds layers of time, cost, and risk to content development and go-to-market efforts—unless organizations rethink their alignment strategy.

The Solution: EdGate’s ExACT Alignment System

Leading education publishers and EdTech providers are adopting ExACT to bring structure, scalability, and speed to their standards alignment process. ExACT is a robust SaaS platform that centralizes and streamlines alignment across all content types—print, digital, and interactive.

Here’s how ExACT helps organizations stay ahead:

Gap Analysis for Strategic Planning

ExACT’s Gap Analysis tool gives product teams immediate insight into how well their content aligns with specific state standards. This is invaluable when preparing for a state submission or planning a new product launch. The system highlights areas of over-coverage or under-coverage—allowing teams to adjust content development plans proactively.

Publishers use this feature to:

Identify where new lessons or modules are needed
Make informed decisions on adapting vs. creating new content
Better allocate editorial and instructional design resources

Automated Alignment with Human Oversight

With ExACT’s Auto Align feature, teams can significantly reduce the manual effort involved in matching content to standards. Using AI-assisted technology, ExACT pre-populates potential alignments, which internal teams or EdGate’s alignment specialists can then review for accuracy. This hybrid approach maintains quality while cutting alignment time by up to 70%.

Crosswalking for Multi-State Expansion

One of the most powerful features in ExACT is Crosswalking—the ability to compare and translate alignments across multiple states. This is a game-changer for companies expanding from one core state into others.

With Crosswalking, you can:

Map existing aligned content to additional state standards with high fidelity
Understand which standards overlap and where gaps exist
Minimize redundant development across state lines

This feature not only speeds market entry but also reduces cost and preserves consistency in instructional quality.

Advanced Reporting and Custom Deliverables

States often require highly specific documentation during the adoption process. ExACT simplifies compliance by offering robust reporting capabilities tailored to individual state needs. Whether it's generating alignment matrices, correlation charts, or submission-ready documentation, ExACT ensures you can meet each requirement quickly and with confidence.

Partnership with Experts Who Know the Landscape

EdGate doesn’t just offer software—it brings two decades of experience in standards management. The EdGate team monitors standard updates in real time, supports content teams with expert alignments, and provides strategic consulting to help clients navigate changes in state policy or process.

Future-Ready Alignment Starts with the Right Infrastructure

In a fractured standards environment, success belongs to those who can move fast, stay flexible, and maintain accuracy at scale. The ExACT Alignment System gives publishers and EdTech providers a clear path through the complexity—automating what can be automated, surfacing insights where decisions matter, and helping teams reduce friction in every stage of the alignment and approval journey.

As the education landscape continues to evolve, EdGate remains committed to helping content providers deliver high-quality, standards-aligned resources to every learner, in every state.

Want to learn more about how ExACT can transform your alignment process? Contact EdGate today to schedule a demo or strategy session.

The Power of EdGate's ExACT Standards Authoring Platform

sschuller — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:48:54 +0000

The Power of EdGate's ExACT Standards Authoring Platform

sschuller Mon, 06/17/2024 - 16:48

Harnessing the Power of EdGate's ExACT Standards Authoring Platform

June 17 2024

Author

Sharla Schuller

The need for robust tools to manage and align educational standards has never been more critical to the education market. Enter EdGate's ExACT Standards Platform, a comprehensive suite of digital tools designed to streamline the management, reporting, and alignment of content standards. Today, we are thrilled to introduce the latest addition to this powerful platform: Standards Authoring.

Introducing Standards Authoring

Responding to the growing demand from our clients, Standards Authoring is now available within the ExACT Standards Platform. This innovative application not only allows for the importing of existing standards and frameworks, but also enables users to manage, edit, and even create entirely new frameworks. Whether you are part of a State Department of Education, a publisher, or a non-profit organization, ExACT offers a tailored solution to meet your unique needs.

Centralized and Secure Management

Many organizations currently juggle their standards across numerous Google spreadsheets, which can be cumbersome and prone to errors. The ExACT Standards Authoring tool provides a centralized, secure environment for organizing and storing standards. This ensures that all standards are safely managed and easily accessible as they are being developed.

Key Features of ExACT Standards Authoring

Design and Develop Content Standards: Create and refine content standards for all K-12 subjects, ensuring they meet your specific educational goals.
Import/Export Functionality: Seamlessly import existing standards and export them as needed, making transitions and updates smooth and efficient.
Alignments: Leverage the EdGate Concept Index to link relevant terms with newly created frameworks, and utilize EdGate’s alignment methodology for detailed content alignments and standards comparisons.
Standards Comparison: Generate comprehensive reports that compare authored standards with other state and national standards, ensuring consistency and compliance.
CASE Formatting: Ensure that your standards are formatted according to the 1EdTech CASE standards, promoting interoperability and ease of use.
Secure Hosting: Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with secure hosting of your standards within EdGate’s repository.

Access to the World's Largest Standards Repository

EdGate is proud to offer access to the world’s largest repository of enhanced U.S. and international education standards. Our expertise in providing SaaS solutions for standards framework analytics and design is backed by a dedicated team of subject area experts, ensuring that your content is managed within a secure environment.

Exciting New Features on the Horizon

Our development team is continuously working to enhance the Standards Authoring application. Upcoming features will provide even greater control and flexibility, making it easier to manage and maintain educational standards. Here’s a sneak peek at what's coming:

Rights Management: Assign and manage rights, monitor modifications, and approve edits throughout the workflow stages.

Review, Approval, and Authorization Levels: Tools for reviewing, approving/rejecting, and commenting on standards and updates within your group profile.

Retention of History & Tracking of Edits: Maintain logs of changes/edits and approvals by user, and generate reports based on user activity.

Versioning and Archiving: Keep track of different versions and archive older standards for easy retrieval.

Public Commenting: Collect and manage public comments directly within the tool, fostering community engagement and feedback.

EdGate’s ExACT Standards Platform, with its new Standards Authoring application, is designed to empower educators and institutions by simplifying the standards management process. With the ability to publish, manage, and create new frameworks effortlessly, ExACT is the trusted solution for many educational entities. Join us in revolutionizing the way educational standards are managed and aligned.

For more information or to see a demo of the ExACT Standards Platform, contact us today. Let EdGate help you harness the power of standards management to enhance educational outcomes

Unleash the Power of Premium Comparison Reports

sschuller — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:44:19 +0000

Unleash the Power of Premium Comparison Reports

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sschuller Wed, 02/14/2024 - 15:44

Elevating Standards Analysis with EdGate's ExACT Alignment System: Unleash the Power of Premium Comparison Reports

February 14 2024

A challenge we often hear from clients is that comparing Standards for concepts and skill similarities is very difficult. With the new Standards Comparison Report, we’ve taken a dead aim at solving for it. Standards Comparison Reports are a new, premium feature of ExACT. The Reporting not only streamlines but enhances the process of comparing educational standards, providing a robust solution tailored to each companies' needs.

A Seamless Workflow

Define Your Baseline: Choose the primary set of standards you wish to use as your baseline – be it Common Core or any other.
Select Comparative States: Handpick secondary sets for comparison, choosing states that align with your analysis goals.
Specify Subject and Grade Level: Customize your comparison by selecting the subject and grade level. With a simple click, ExACT generates a detailed report in your preferred format – Excel or Word.

Premium Flexibility with Gap Reports

EdGate's ExACT Application ensures your Standards Comparison Reports are not only comprehensive but also insightful. Gap reports integrated seamlessly into these documents provide a deeper understanding of the variations between standards, allowing for a holistic analysis.

The Repository Advantage

EdGate's Standards Repository, enriched over two decades, houses over 5 million educational standards. This wealth of data guarantees accuracy and efficiency in your standards comparison process.

Explore the Enhanced Standards Comparison Experience

Whether you're comparing multiple states, subjects, or grades, ExACT delivers a premium experience. Dive into the enhanced standards comparison process, eliminating complexities and making educational standards analysis seamless.

Get Started Today

Ready to revolutionize your approach to educational standards analysis? Explore the enhanced features of Standards Comparison Reports on EdGate's ExACT Application. Visit our website for more information or reach out to our experienced Account Executives, who are eager to schedule an appointment and demonstrate how ExACT can elevate your standards analysis to new heights. Say hello to a refined, premium experience in understanding educational standards.

By: Sharla Schuller