Does Your Alignment Solution Measure Up? A Closer Look at Standards Coverage and Access
June 05 2025
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Author
Sharla Schuller

Thousands of educators and publishers rely on academic standards every day, but not all platforms deliver the depth, access, or ease of use needed to keep up.

When it comes to curriculum development and instructional materials, access to comprehensive, exportable, and up-to-date academic standards isn’t just a convenience, it’s a necessity. Whether you're a publisher aligning content across multiple states or an educator building lessons that meet local standards, your alignment solution needs to do more than just “check the boxes.”

At EdGate, we’ve been providing standards data and alignment tools to educational publishers, platforms, and institutions for over 25 years. While others may be celebrating the addition of new content to their systems, EdGate has quietly been offering that content, and much more, for decades.

What Others Are Just Launching, EdGate Has Long Delivered

Some platforms recently announced the availability of Health and PE, World Languages, and Computer Science standards across 50 states. That’s great news—for those just getting started.

EdGate has long offered these standards for all 50 states and D.C., along with coverage that goes far beyond the basics. Our repository includes subjects that are critical to a well-rounded curriculum, including:

  • Arts Education
  • Career Development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • English Language Learners
  • Financial Literacy
  • Gifted Education
  • Health and PE
  • Language Arts
  • Library Media
  • Mathematics
  • Professional Development
  • Religious Studies
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Special Skills
  • Technology Education
  • World Languages

If your alignment solution isn’t covering these, it might be time to reassess.

Exporting Standards Shouldn’t Come with Errors

Some “open access” tools boast that users can view and export standards freely. But upon closer inspection, publishers often hit a wall when trying to export data, receiving error messages unless they create specific registered accounts or meet eligibility criteria.

At EdGate, exports are seamless. Our standards data is ready for integration into SIS, LMS, assessment systems, and beyond. Whether you’re a publisher looking to align across all 50 states or a district needing local coverage, our systems are built to support scale, speed, and accuracy, without the headaches.

Built for More Than Educators

Some platforms prioritize access for individual educators. While helpful, this approach is often limited. An educator may only need access to a single subject in one state. In contrast, publishers and edtech platforms typically require access to multiple subjects across multiple states and in multiple formats. That’s where EdGate truly excels.

Our platform and premium tools, like the ExACT Standards Alignment Platform, are designed with publishers and content developers in mind. With automated alignment, export-ready data, and expert-backed insights, ExACT reduces time to market, accelerates adoption, and ensures your materials meet the standards that matter.

Don’t Settle for Partial Solutions

If your current solution requires workarounds, limited access, or narrow subject coverage, it might be time to upgrade. EdGate delivers the comprehensive standards data, deep alignment support, and dedicated service that today’s educational ecosystem demands.

EdGate’s Correlation Services set the industry standard with an unparalleled, patented alignment methodology that ensures precise crosswalking across all state and international educational standards. Unlike other providers, EdGate offers a comprehensive and scalable approach that guarantees educators, publishers, and EdTech companies seamless alignment to global curriculum frameworks. With a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and innovation, EdGate delivers exclusive services that empower organizations to meet diverse learning objectives with confidence. This ensures your content remains relevant, compliant, and accessible across every market.

Curious how EdGate stacks up against other solutions?

Check out our side-by-side comparison chart to see how we measure up in coverage, access, and value.

Reach out to learn how your alignment strategy can go further—with less effort.