ExACT https://mktgdev.edgate.com/ en The Hidden Complexity Behind CTE‑Aligned Content https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/hidden-complexity-behind-cte-aligned-content <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The Hidden Complexity Behind CTE‑Aligned Content</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1" hreflang="en">CTE</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11" hreflang="en">Hot Topic</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Wed, 02/04/2026 - 10:33</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">The Hidden Complexity Behind CTE‑Aligned Content</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">February 04 2026</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2026-02/cte-banner.png?itok=060krLJM" width="1280" height="330" alt="Learning CTE" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Sharla Schuller</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>February is <a href="https://www.acteonline.org/cte-month/">National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month</a>, and it’s a good time to think about what it really takes to make content CTE‑aligned.</p> <p>CTE programs are designed to connect learning directly to careers, whether that’s healthcare, IT, manufacturing, business, or fields that are still emerging. For students, CTE is often where academics and real-world skills meet. For publishers, it’s also one of the most complex areas to support thoroughly, especially when alignment expectations keep shifting.</p> <p>At first glance, alignment can sound straightforward: match your content to the right standards, document it, and move forward. But CTE doesn’t work the same way traditional academic standards do.</p> <p>One of the biggest challenges is that CTE frameworks aren’t consistent across states. There isn’t one single national model that every state follows. Instead, CTE expectations are often shaped by regional workforce needs, industry partnerships, and state-specific definitions of pathways and work-based learning. What counts as “aligned” in one state may look very different in another.</p> <p>CTE standards also tend to include additional layers that academic standards don’t always address. Many programs are built around technical competencies, employability skills, and industry-recognized credentials. Alignment isn’t just about subject-area mastery, it’s about whether content supports the skills students need in real workplace contexts.</p> <h3>Why Future-Ready Alignment Matters in CTE</h3> <p>For publishers, future-ready alignment means thinking beyond a one-time mapping exercise. It’s about building an approach that can hold up as standards evolve, career pathways expand, and expectations continue to change. That includes things like:</p> <ul> <li>Mapping content across multiple frameworks at once, not just a single checklist</li> <li>Connecting academic skills to career-based applications</li> <li>Keeping alignment current as state frameworks and industry needs shift</li> <li>Making credential and pathway connections easier to see and validate</li> </ul> <p>This is also where having the right infrastructure matters. Tools like <strong><a href="/systems/exact">EdGate’s ExACT Standards Alignment Platform</a></strong> help publishers manage alignment in a way that’s structured, transparent, and easier to maintain over time. ExACT allows teams to centralize alignment data, apply updates efficiently, and clearly show how content supports both standards and real career outcomes.</p> <h3>Clarity Matters</h3> <p>When educators and adoption teams can quickly understand how materials align to pathways, skills, and credentials, the conversation becomes less about chasing documentation and more about the quality and usefulness of the content itself.</p> <p>National CTE Month is a reminder that alignment in this space is not just a technical requirement. It’s part of what ensures students are learning content that stays relevant, connected, and meaningful as the world of work continues to change.</p> <p>If you’d like to explore these ideas further, join our webinar on <strong>March 25, 2026</strong>, where we’ll be joined by:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Zarek Drozda</strong>, Executive Director of Data Science 4 Everyone</li> <li><strong>Hillary Rinaldi</strong>, President, Whiteboard Advisors</li> <li><strong>Peter Coe</strong>, External Contributor, Student Achievement Partners</li> </ul> <p>Together, they’ll discuss how alignment needs to evolve as standards and expectations continue to shift, and what future-ready strategies can look like for publishers navigating that change.</p> <div class="members-sec-wrap"> <div class="row members-join-us-sec" style="padding: 40px;"> <div class="col-md-7"> <p>Join our next webinar on March 25, 2026 to explore how leading publishers and EdTech providers are staying ahead of change.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-5"> <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4117678210682/WN_d6dp5DJVTKe07XXyPhiZkw" target="_blank" class="btn-edgate-type-two right-arrow" style="margin: 20px 0px; width: 350px;">Register Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:33:04 +0000 sschuller 479 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com What Does “Future‑Ready Alignment” Really Mean in 2026? https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/what-does-future-ready-alignment-mean-in-2026 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">What Does “Future‑Ready Alignment” Really Mean in 2026?</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/8" hreflang="en">Client Solution</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9" hreflang="en">EdGate Services</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11" hreflang="en">Hot Topic</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:57</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">What Does “Future‑Ready Alignment” Really Mean in 2026?</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">January 07 2026</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2026-01/Future%20Ready.png?itok=sFNJa1xZ" width="1280" height="330" alt="Future Ready" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Rich Portelance</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>In 2026, <em>future‑ready alignment</em> is no longer a buzzword—it’s a requirement. As states rapidly update academic and Career &amp; 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 <em>“Are you aligned?”</em> to <em>“How quickly and accurately can you stay aligned as standards change?”</em></p> <p>This is where future‑ready alignment truly begins.</p> <h2>The New Reality: Standards Are Changing Faster Than Ever</h2> <p>State education agencies are revising standards at an unprecedented pace. Drivers include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Portraits of a Graduate</strong> that emphasize durable skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy</li> <li><strong>Workforce and industry input</strong> shaping CTE pathways and competency‑based expectations</li> <li><strong>Emerging technologies</strong>, including AI, cybersecurity, and data literacy, now embedded in both academic and technical standards</li> <li><strong>Cross‑disciplinary alignment</strong>, where academic content must map cleanly to workforce and postsecondary readiness goals</li> </ul> <p>For publishers and EdTech companies, this volatility introduces real risk. Manual alignment processes, static spreadsheets, and point‑in‑time reviews simply cannot keep up.</p> <h2>Future‑Ready Alignment Is Continuous—Not Static</h2> <p>In 2026, alignment is no longer a one‑time event tied to an adoption cycle. It is a <em>living process</em> that must evolve alongside state standards.</p> <p>Future‑ready alignment means:</p> <ul> <li>Automatically tracking state‑level standards changes</li> <li>Updating alignments without disrupting product teams or customers</li> <li>Maintaining consistency across academic and CTE frameworks</li> <li>Ensuring sales, curriculum, and compliance teams are working from the same source of truth</li> </ul> <p>Without automation, organizations face gaps that impact credibility, procurement timelines, and ultimately, student outcomes.</p> <h2>Why EdGate’s ExACT Standards Alignment Platform Matters</h2> <p>EdGate’s <a href="/systems/exact"><strong>ExACT Standards Alignment Platform</strong></a> was built specifically for this new reality.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>With ExACT, organizations gain:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Always‑current alignments</strong> across academic and CTE standards</li> <li><strong>Version control and auditability</strong> to support RFPs, adoptions, and state reviews</li> <li><strong>Scalability</strong> across states, subjects, and grade levels</li> <li><strong>Confidence</strong> that alignment claims reflect the latest official standards—not last year’s framework</li> </ul> <p>Future‑ready alignment depends on trust, and trust depends on accuracy.</p> <h2>Metadata: The Backbone of Future‑Ready Content</h2> <p>As standards evolve, alignment alone is no longer sufficient. States increasingly expect content to be enriched with <a href="/services/metadata"><strong>metadata</strong></a> that describes <em>how</em> and <em>why</em> learning supports future readiness.</p> <p>High‑quality metadata enables:</p> <ul> <li>Skill‑based tagging aligned to workforce competencies</li> <li>Connections between academic standards and CTE pathways</li> <li>Visibility into durable skills such as communication, problem‑solving, and digital fluency</li> <li>Smarter discovery, reporting, and personalization across platforms</li> </ul> <p>Without structured metadata, even well‑aligned content becomes difficult to evaluate, compare, or validate at scale.</p> <h2>The Convergence of Academic and CTE Standards</h2> <p>One of the most significant shifts in 2026 is the growing convergence of academic and CTE standards. States are intentionally designing systems where:</p> <ul> <li>Academic knowledge supports real‑world application</li> <li>CTE programs reinforce literacy, math, and science competencies</li> <li>Skills and competencies are explicitly mapped across domains</li> </ul> <p>This convergence requires alignment systems that can handle complexity—connecting standards, skills, competencies, and instructional assets in a unified framework.</p> <p>EdGate’s ExACT platform supports this convergence by enabling deeper alignment models that reflect both academic rigor and workforce relevance.</p> <h2>Future‑Ready Alignment Is a Strategic Advantage</h2> <p>Organizations that treat alignment as a compliance task will continue to struggle. Those that invest in future‑ready alignment gain a strategic advantage:</p> <ul> <li>Faster response to state changes</li> <li>Stronger credibility with districts and state agencies</li> <li>Clearer demonstration of workforce relevance</li> <li>Reduced operational friction across teams</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>EdGate’s ExACT Standards Alignment Platform helps make that possible—automatically, accurately, and at scale.</strong></p> <div class="members-sec-wrap"> <div class="row members-join-us-sec" style="padding: 40px;"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h3>Interested in learning how ExACT supports future‑ready alignment across academic and CTE standards?</h3> <p>Join our next webinar on March 19, 2026 to explore how leading publishers and EdTech providers are staying ahead of change.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4117678210682/WN_d6dp5DJVTKe07XXyPhiZkw" target="_blank" class="btn-edgate-type-two right-arrow" style="margin: 20px 0px; width: 350px;">Pre-Register Now</a> </div> </div> </div></div> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:57:57 +0000 sschuller 476 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com The Future of Standards Alignment: Balancing Innovation and Integrity https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/the-future-of-standards-alignment <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The Future of Standards Alignment: Balancing Innovation and Integrity</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/8" hreflang="en">Client Solution</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9" hreflang="en">EdGate Services</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 10/13/2025 - 12:35</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">The Future of Standards Alignment: Balancing Innovation and Integrity</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">October 13 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2025-10/future-of-standards_0.png?itok=IyZ-5kNd" width="1280" height="330" alt="The future of standards" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Sharla Schuller</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>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.</p> <p>We built the <a href="/systems/exact">ExACT Standards Alignment Platform </a>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.</p> <p>Our team has always believed that technology should enhance expert work, not replace it. That belief shaped how we developed ExACT and the <a href="/systems/exact/advanced-technologies">Advanced Technology</a> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you’d like to explore how ExACT’s technology works in practice visit our <a href="/exact/alignment-at-the-core">Future of Standards Alignment</a> page to learn more.</p> </div> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:35:23 +0000 sschuller 462 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com Deeper Insights with Semantic Matching in ExACT https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/semantic-matching <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Deeper Insights with Semantic Matching in ExACT</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9" hreflang="en">EdGate Services</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6" hreflang="en">Top Stories</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 07/28/2025 - 08:59</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Deeper Insights with Semantic Matching in ExACT</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">July 28 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2025-07/Semantic%20Matching_0.png?itok=xtHI8Pir" width="1280" height="330" alt="Semantic Matching" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Sharla Schuller</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>If you're a curriculum publisher, EdTech provider, education agency, or district leader, you are likely managing multiple sets of academic standards. These may vary across states, subjects, grade levels, and sometimes even languages. You need more than surface-level comparisons to align content accurately and with confidence.</p> <p><strong>Semantic Matching in the <a href="/systems/exact">ExACT Standards Alignment Platform</a></strong> was built to solve that exact challenge. Built for organizations that need to compare standards with precision, this feature allows you to understand not just where standards overlap but what they <em>actually mean</em>.</p> <p>Unlike basic keyword tools, Semantic Matching uses <strong>natural language processing (NLP)</strong> to analyze the <em>intent</em> behind each standard. This makes it possible to go beyond how standards are written and focus on what they are really asking students to know or do.</p> <h2>Align Across Languages with Confidence</h2> <p>With Semantic Matching, standards written in other languages can be compared to English frameworks, and the reverse is also possible. These semantic translations account for meaning, not just word-for-word equivalents, making it possible to align content across language barriers with precision.</p> <p>This feature supports broader and more inclusive alignment work, making it easier for organizations to align across states, countries, and languages using a single, unified platform.</p> <h2>Custom State-to-State and International Comparisons</h2> <p>ExACT users already have access to national benchmarks, such as comparing state standards to Common Core or NGSS using EdGate’s proprietary <a href="/systems/concept-index"><strong>Concept Index</strong></a>. With Semantic Matching enabled, clients can take this further and generate comparison reports from state to state, from legacy to updated standards, or from U.S. standards to international frameworks.</p> <p>This added flexibility is especially useful for publishers working across multiple jurisdictions and for agencies conducting standards reviews or preparing for upcoming adoptions.</p> <h2>A Premium Feature for Deeper Insight</h2> <p>Semantic Matching is a premium feature within ExACT. Once enabled, it allows your team to create custom comparison reports, work across languages, and export results in several formats.</p> <p>More than just a comparison tool, our Semantic Matching is an asset that helps you uncover alignment insights you can act on. For organizations that depend on accuracy and scaling, EdGate provides one of the most advanced standards alignment platforms available.</p> <h2>Leading the Way in Standards Alignment with Semantic Matching</h2> <p>For more than 20 years, EdGate has been a trusted source for academic standards data, crosswalks, and alignment services. Our subject matter experts and proprietary tools, including the ExACT platform and Concept Index, continue to set the bar for quality and precision in standards comparison. </p> <p>Explore our <a href="/standards/us-comparisons">free online comparison tools</a> to see how state standards compare with Common Core across subjects and grades. To unlock full access to Semantic Matching and build your own comparison reports <a href="#">contact us</a> to get started.</p></div> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:59:47 +0000 sschuller 443 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com Leading the Future of Standards Authoring https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/leading-standards-authoring <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Leading the Future of Standards Authoring</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9" hreflang="en">EdGate Services</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11" hreflang="en">Hot Topic</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 07/28/2025 - 08:38</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Leading the Future of Standards Authoring with Technology and Expertise</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">July 28 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2025-07/leading-%20the-future.png?itok=fdm93XYZ" width="1280" height="330" alt="Leading the Future" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Sharla Schuller</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>For more than two decades, EdGate has been the trusted partner in the education industry for the conversion of academic standards into machine-readable format, as well as the organization and maintenance of standards documents. As that work has evolved, so has the need for smarter tools that offer a better way to author, structure, and publish standards. <a href="/exact/standards-authoring">Standards Authoring</a> isn’t just about writing, it requires a deep understanding of instructional practice, consistency across subjects and grades, and tools that ensure accuracy, transparency, and long-term usability. EdGate has combined this understanding with purpose-built technology to become the industry leader in standards creation, framework development, and framework publishing.</p> <div class="row" style="padding: 15px 0px;"> <div class="col-md-3"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/exact-purpose-built.png"></div> <div class="col-md-9"> <p style="font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: bold;">Purpose-Built Platform for the Full Lifecycle</p> <p>With the <a href="/systems/exact">ExACT Standards Alignment Platform</a>, clients gain access to a robust environment designed specifically for the full lifecycle of standards work. This includes everything from framework creation and metadata tagging to version control, public review, and crosswalking all in one system. ExACT allows teams to build nested frameworks with unlimited hierarchical levels, apply rich metadata like implementation or retirement dates, and edit in batches for faster, more consistent outcomes. Unlike general-purpose platforms, ExACT was built exclusively for standards, meaning every feature serves a focused purpose.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="padding: 15px 0px;"> <div class="col-md-3"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/patiented-align-technology.png"></div> <div class="col-md-9"> <p style="font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: bold;">Patented Alignment Technology</p> <p>The platform also integrates <a href="/why-edgate/patented-technology">patented alignment technology</a> that goes beyond basic matching or keyword-based tagging. Our <a href="/systems/exact/advanced-technologies">natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning capabilities</a> are trained specifically on educational data, offering powerful technology-assisted tools for reducing redundancy, improving clarity, and guiding alignment decisions. This patented process is unique to EdGate and provides unmatched accuracy in connecting new or revised standards to content, assessments, or other frameworks.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="padding: 15px 0px;"> <div class="col-md-3"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/public-review.png"></div> <div class="col-md-9"> <p style="font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: bold;">Transparent, Streamlined Public Review</p> <p>Transparent, well-managed public review is essential to building trust in your standards. ExACT supports that process every step of the way. Clients can publish directly to an EdGate-hosted, client-branded public site, allowing reviewers to access authored standards and submit feedback in a secure interface. Feedback is stored, tracked, and exportable, streamlining response workflows and offering complete transparency. Whether your process includes internal committees, public stakeholders, or both, ExACT keeps everything organized and documented.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="padding: 15px 0px;"> <div class="col-md-3"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/unified-system.png"></div> <div class="col-md-9"> <p style="font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: bold;">One Unified System</p> <p>Some tools available today focus primarily on publishing existing standards in machine-readable formats, with separate add-ons for alignment or hosting. These systems may support basic editing or CASE formatting but often rely on multiple disconnected workflows and offer limited control over the authoring process. In contrast, EdGate delivers a unified, expert-supported platform designed specifically for standards creation. From the initial draft to final publication, ExACT gives your team full control, with expert guidance when you need it.</p> </div> </div> <h2>EdGate Leads the Way in Standards Authoring</h2> <p>If you're searching for a comprehensive solution to create, update, align, and manage standards more effectively, EdGate’s ExACT platform offers the most advanced tools available. Backed by patented technology and decades of real-world experience, EdGate continues to lead the field in modern standards authoring. For a side-by-side feature breakdown, view our<a href="/systems/exact/compare"> comparison chart</a> to see what truly sets ExACT apart.</p> <p>Explore more about our<a href="/exact/standards-authoring"> Standards Authoring Tools</a>, review the benefits of our<a href="/systems/exact/advanced-technologies"> Advanced Technologies</a>, or download our<a href="/themes/custom/ecs/images/files/Standards-Authoring-5-2024.pdf"> overview PDF</a> to share with your team.</p> </div> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:38:46 +0000 sschuller 442 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com Does Your Alignment Solution Measure Up? https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/does-your-alignment-solution-measure-up <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Does Your Alignment Solution Measure Up?</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/13" hreflang="en">EdTech</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11" hreflang="en">Hot Topic</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6" hreflang="en">Top Stories</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Thu, 06/05/2025 - 09:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Does Your Alignment Solution Measure Up? A Closer Look at Standards Coverage and Access</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">June 05 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2025-06/blog2-banner.png?itok=uzWD6X0H" width="1280" height="330" alt="world map" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Sharla Schuller</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>How confident are you that your current alignment process is keeping up with today’s fast-changing education standards? If you're still relying on spreadsheets or outdated systems, you might be missing critical gaps, and opportunities.</p> <p>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.”</p> <p>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.</p> <div style="background-color: #f1f1ff;padding: 10px 25px;margin-bottom: 40px;border-radius: 20px;"> <h2 class="text-center">What Others Are Just Launching, EdGate Has Long Delivered</h2> <p style="font-size: 1.2rem;" class="text-center">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.</p> <p>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:</p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4"> <ul> <li><strong>Arts Education</strong></li> <li><strong>Career Development</strong></li> <li><strong>Early Childhood Education</strong></li> <li><strong>English Language Learners</strong></li> <li><strong>Financial Literacy</strong></li> <li><strong>Gifted Education</strong></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <ul> <li><strong>Health and PE</strong></li> <li><strong>Language Arts</strong></li> <li><strong>Library Media</strong></li> <li><strong>Mathematics</strong></li> <li><strong>Professional Development</strong></li> <li><strong>Religious Studies</strong></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <ul> <li><strong>Science</strong></li> <li><strong>Social Studies</strong></li> <li><strong>Social and Emotional Learning</strong></li> <li><strong>Special Skills</strong></li> <li><strong>Technology Education</strong></li> <li><strong>World Languages</strong></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h4 style="text-align: center; color: #28275a; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 25px;">If your alignment solution isn’t covering these, it might be time to reassess.</h4> </div> <div class="members-sec-wrap"> <div class="row members-join-us-sec"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h4>Curious how your current alignment solution compares?</h4><p>You can try ExACT free for 30 days and explore the difference for yourself. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <a href="https://correlation.edgate.com/exact/trial-registration.php" class="btn-edgate-type-two right-arrow" style="margin: 20px 0px; width: 350px;">Start Your Trial Today</a> </div> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/error.png"> </div> <div class="col-md-9"> <h3>Exporting Standards Shouldn’t Come with Errors</h3> <p>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.</p> <p>At EdGate, exports are seamless. Our standards data is <strong>ready for integration</strong> 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.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/no-entry.png"> </div> <div class="col-md-9"> <h3>Built for More Than Educators</h3> <p>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 <strong>multiple subjects across multiple states and in multiple formats</strong>. That’s where EdGate truly excels.</p> <p>Our platform and premium tools, like the <a href="/systems/exact">ExACT Standards Alignment Platform</a>, are designed with publishers and content developers in mind. With <a href="https://www.edgate.com/systems/exact/autoalign">automated alignment</a>, <a href="https://www.edgate.com/systems/exact/analytics">export-ready data</a>, and <strong>expert-backed insights</strong>, ExACT gives curriculum teams the tools they need to clearly see how their content aligns, or doesn’t, with state and national standards.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/no-access.png"> </div> <div class="col-md-9"> <h3>Don’t Settle for Partial Solutions</h3> <p>If your current solution requires workarounds, limited access, or narrow subject coverage, it might be time to upgrade. EdGate delivers the <a href="/resources/updated-standards">comprehensive standards</a> data, deep alignment support, and dedicated service that today’s educational ecosystem demands.</p> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>EdGate’s Correlation Services set the industry standard with an unparalleled, <a href="/why-edgate/patented-technology">patented alignment methodology</a> 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.</p> <div style="padding: 0px 25px 10px 25px; margin-bottom: 40px; border-radius: 20px; border: solid 5px #30c8ac;"> <h2 class="text-center" style="margin-top: 1.5rem;">Curious how EdGate stacks up against other solutions?</h2> <p class="text-center">Check out our <a href="https://mktgdev.edgate.com/systems/exact/compare">side-by-side comparison chart</a> to see how we measure up in coverage, access, and value.</p> <p class="text-center">Not sure if your current alignment solution is keeping up? <a href="https://correlation.edgate.com/exact/trial-registration.php">Try ExACT for free</a> and find out</p> <p class="text-center"><a href="/contact-us">Reach out</a> to learn how your alignment strategy can go further—with less effort.</p> </div></div> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:53:06 +0000 sschuller 436 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com The High Cost of Curriculum Misalignment https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/the-high-cost-of-curriculum-misalignment <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The High Cost of Curriculum Misalignment</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11" hreflang="en">Hot Topic</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Thu, 05/15/2025 - 14:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">The High Cost of Curriculum Misalignment: What EdTech and EdPublishers Need to Know</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">May 15 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2025-05/blog-post-hedr.png?itok=rpCAkLsH" width="1280" height="330" alt="Curriculum Misalignment" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Rich Portelance</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>We are all coming to realize that state-level K–12 curriculum adoption is a high-stakes process for both EdTech companies and education publishers. If your instructional content doesn’t align with state standards, you risk costly revisions, lost contracts, and delayed revenue. Misalignment isn’t just a minor inconvenience—it’s a direct threat to business growth, operational efficiency, and brand credibility.</p> <h3>The Hidden Costs of Misalignment</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="row" style="padding: 15px 0px;"> <div class="col-md-3"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/lost-revenue.png"></div> <div class="col-md-9"> <p style="font-size: 1.2rem;"><strong>1. Lost Revenue Opportunities</strong></p> <p>We know that EdTech companies and publishers often invest months—sometimes years—developing curriculum. A single rejection due to poor alignment with state standards can derail entire product launches. Each failed submission represents not only lost revenue, but also the sunk cost of development and the added expense of rework.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="padding: 15px 0px;"> <div class="col-md-3"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/increased-operational-costs.png"></div> <div class="col-md-9"> <p style="font-size: 1.2rem;"><strong>2. Increased Operational Costs</strong></p> <p>Manual curriculum alignment is resource-intensive. EdGate has been at it for 27 years - subject-matter experts, instructional designers, and compliance teams must sift through complex and evolving standards to ensure alignment. This reactive, manual approach takes time away from higher-impact work like improving pedagogy, user experience, or product differentiation. That’s why we’ve put so many resources into developing <a href="/systems/exact">ExACT Standards Alignment Platform</a> — to reduce complexities, speed alignments and reduce costs.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="padding: 15px 0px;"> <div class="col-md-3"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/delayed-market-entry.png"></div> <div class="col-md-9"> <p style="font-size: 1.2rem;"><strong>3. Delayed Market Entry</strong></p> <p>Alignment issues lead to missed deadlines in highly regimented adoption cycles. Many states review instructional materials on a fixed multi-year calendar. Missing one of these deadlines due to misalignment can result in waiting years for the next opportunity—a costly delay in a competitive market. </p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="padding: 15px 0px;"> <div class="col-md-3"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/landing-pages/damaged-credibility.png"></div> <div class="col-md-9"> <p style="font-size: 1.2rem;"><strong>4. Damaged Brand Credibility</strong></p> <p>Frequent rejections or visible alignment errors can erode trust with educators, districts, and state departments. In an industry where reputation matters, even small missteps can lead to long-term brand damage and lost market share.</p> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>The Role of Technology in Solving the Alignment Problem</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Fortunately, the alignment process is being transformed by advanced technologies, including technology-driven solutions. These tools can:</p> <div class="row" style="padding: 0px 20px;"> <div class="col-md-6" style="padding: 0px 20px;"> <ul> <li><strong>Automate alignment checks</strong> to ensure content is mapped to the latest state standards before submission.</li> <li><strong>Identify gaps and overlaps</strong> in real time, allowing teams to revise content early in the development cycle.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <ul> <li><strong>Generate interactive curriculum maps</strong> that make it easy for state reviewers to assess alignment quickly and confidently.</li> <li><strong>Reduce review time and revision cycles,</strong> enabling faster approval and quicker time-to-market.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p>Misalignment is a business risk EdTech companies and publishers can no longer afford to ignore. With state standards evolving and competition growing, leveraging technology to streamline alignment is not just a smart investment—it’s a strategic necessity. With 27 years of standards management and alignment experience, EdGate has leveraged our six U.S. patents on our Taxonomy to develop the world’s leading standards creation, management, alignment, reporting and analysis tool: ExACT, to help EdTech companies and education publishers solve these pressing challenges.</p> <h3>How to Future-Proof Your Curriculum Strategy</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The key to avoiding misalignment pitfalls is leveraging the right technology. On <strong>June 12, 2025</strong>, we’re hosting a live webinar on how technology and automation can streamline curriculum alignment, cut costs, and increase approval rates.</p> <p><a href="/webinars/streamlining-state-level-K-12-curriculum-adoption">Register Now</a> to gain insights from industry experts and see real-world examples of alignment success.</p> <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7817472559474/WN_-QDY2jmYQ-SeoA3sqkrc9w" class="btn-edgate-type-two right-arrow" style="margin: 20px 0px; width: 350px;">Register Now</a></div> Thu, 15 May 2025 21:56:12 +0000 sschuller 435 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com Streamlining State-Level K-12 Curriculum Adoption https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/streamlining-state-level-K-12-curriculum-adoption-with-advanced-technology <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Streamlining State-Level K-12 Curriculum Adoption</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/13" hreflang="en">EdTech</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9" hreflang="en">EdGate Services</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 04/01/2025 - 11:21</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Streamlining State-Level K-12 Curriculum Adoption with Advanced Technology</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">April 01 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2025-04/Streamlining%20State-level_1.jpg?itok=dDVy35AG" width="1280" height="330" alt="Advanced Technology" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Rich Portelance</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>State-level K-12 curriculum adoption is a high-stakes process for EdTech companies and education publishers. If your content doesn’t align with state standards, you risk costly revisions, lost contracts, and delayed revenue. Misalignment isn’t just a minor inconvenience—it’s a direct threat to growth. EdGate is committed to providing solutions leveraging advanced technology that reduce cost and speed solutions without compromising quality.</p> <h2 class="text-center">The Hidden Costs of Misalignment</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4 text-center" style="padding: 0px 20px;"><p><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/save-money.png"></p><p style=" font-size: 1.2rem;"><strong>Lost Revenue Opportunities</strong></p> <p>EdTech companies and publishers spend months and years developing curriculum, but when state’s reject content due to misalignment with state requirements, it means lost revenue and additional time spent on revisions.</p></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-center" style="padding: 0px 20px;"><p><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/increased-cost.png"></p><p style=" font-size: 1.2rem;"><strong>Increased Operational Costs</strong></p> <p>Manual curriculum alignment is a labor-intensive process that can drain resources. Subject-matter experts, instructional designers, and compliance teams spend countless hours reviewing standards instead of innovating.</div> <div class="col-md-4 text-center" style="padding: 0px 20px;"><p><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/delayed-entry.png"></p><p style=" font-size: 1.2rem;"><strong>Delayed Market Entry</strong></p> <p>Education providers that struggle with alignment take longer to enter new markets. In an industry where state adoption cycles are rigid, missing deadlines can mean waiting years for the next opportunity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> <div class="members-sec-wrap"> <div class="row members-join-us-sec"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h3>How State-Level Curriculum Adoption Works</h3> <p>And Where It Breaks Down</p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <a href="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/files/how-state-level-curriculum-adoption-works.pdf" target="_blank" class="btn-edgate-type-two right-arrow" style="margin: 20px 0px; width: 350px;">View Our Infographic</a> </div> </div> </div> <h2>The Role of Advanced Technology in Streamlining the Alignment Process</h2> <p>Advanced technology, like EdGate’s <a href="/systems/exact">ExACT Standards Alignment Platform</a>, can:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Automate alignment checks</strong> to ensure content meets state standards before submission. This includes advanced reporting like Gap Analysis that outlines alignment gaps from one state to the next.<br><br></li> <li><strong>Provide real-time insights</strong> on where content falls short, reducing revision cycles. ExACT can take that information and accurately migrate the aligned resources and map to any set of standards in our repository.<br><br></li> <li><strong>Streamline approvals</strong> by creating easy-to-navigate curriculum maps for state reviewers.<br><br></li> <li><strong>Know content is aligned, while you develop it.</strong> ExACT is the only comprehensive platform that lets your team test alignments while they create classroom content. Within ExACT, they gain access to a repository of over 5.5 million enhanced academic and CTE standards, all with added metadata for discovery, and CASE GUIDs where appropriate.</li> </ul> <h2>Next Steps: How to Future-Proof Your Curriculum Strategy</h2> <p>The key to avoiding misalignment pitfalls is leveraging the right technology. On June 12, 2025, we’re hosting a <strong>live webinar</strong> on how advanced technologies, like AI, machine learning, natural language processing, advanced text analysis and data analytics and automation can streamline curriculum adoption, boost revenue, and reduce costs.</p> <p><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317435494894/WN_-QDY2jmYQ-SeoA3sqkrc9w" target="_blank">Pre-Register Now</a> to gain insights from industry experts and see real-world examples of alignment success.</p> </div> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:21:44 +0000 sschuller 418 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com A Client’s View on how to Access the U.S. Education Market Successfully https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/how-to-access-the-us-education-market <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">A Client’s View on how to Access the U.S. Education Market Successfully</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/13" hreflang="en">EdTech</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9" hreflang="en">EdGate Services</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6" hreflang="en">Top Stories</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Thu, 02/20/2025 - 11:11</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">A Client’s View on how to Access the U.S. Education Market Successfully</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">February 20 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2025-02/webinar-2-2025.jpg?itok=bwVfKtkS" width="1280" height="330" alt="Webinar" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Rich Portelance</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><style> .members-sec-wrap .members-join-us-sec { padding: 2rem 4rem; background-color: #28275a; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; } </style> <p>This month the EdGate Powers Webinar Series takes on an international flair, as we welcome <a href="https://bookrkids.com/" target="_blank">BOOKR Kids</a> Will Gordon. BOOKR Kids is an EdTech concern out of Budapest, Hungary. They grew into the European market before hiring Will and building a plan to enter the U.S. marketplace. Early success overseas helped catalyze their U.S. entry, but they quickly realized they needed more than just a great product to reach their goals.</p> <p>Along with Will, we also welcome Mike Campbell, President of <a href="https://www.advancingglobaledu.com/" target="_blank">Advancing Global EDU</a>. Advancing Global is an educational consulting firm that prioritizes helping companies understand market trends, state and federal funding, and helping strategize innovative ways to build market share. Along with his advisory work, Mike is also in the process of launching a virtual, dual-country degree school, a project he is passionate about and will be happy to share some of the challenges he and his team have faced in getting their accreditation.</p> <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1017393079697/WN_lYouVVhLRDKQYj2-b6dUSQ" target="_blank" class="btn-edgate-type-two right-arrow" style=" margin: 20px 0px;">Sign Up Now</a> <p>The goal of the webinar is to uncover some of the more subtle methods and efforts needed to unlock new markets, especially those overseas. As the landscape in the U.S, continues to decentralize to state-level autonomy, businesses entering from overseas need to dig deep into each State’s legislative requirements and unique standards to meet the baseline requirements. Mike and Will are excited to draw upon their experiences to provide hard won insights and how they assimilated them into their (and clients) processes. Some of the topics we will be covering include:</p> <ul> <li>Identifying challenges unique to the U.S. market and how to address them</li> <li>How to streamline adoption processes</li> <li>The most common hurdles faced by international companies and how overcome them</li> <li>Where can you turn to streamline adoption processes and how can your team get started?</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <div class="members-sec-wrap"> <div class="row members-join-us-sec"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h3>Join us February 27, 2025 at 11 AM PST, 2PM EST</h3> <p>There will be a Q&amp;A; portion, so please bring your questions!</p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1017393079697/WN_lYouVVhLRDKQYj2-b6dUSQ" target="_blank" class="btn-edgate-type-two right-arrow" style=" margin: 20px 0px;">Register Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 +0000 sschuller 414 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com Unlock New Markets by Bridging the Gaps in Your Content https://mktgdev.edgate.com/blog/gap-reporting <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Unlock New Markets by Bridging the Gaps in Your Content</span> <div class="field field--name-field-meta-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14" hreflang="en">ExACT</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9" hreflang="en">EdGate Services</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">sschuller</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Thu, 08/22/2024 - 15:49</span> <div class="field field--name-field-page-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Unlock New Markets by Bridging the Gaps in Your Content</div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item">August 22 2024</div> <div class="field field--name-field-header-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/blog_banner_style/public/2024-08/Unlock-Gap.png?itok=TlgFBwoc" width="1280" height="330" alt="Unlock New Markets" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-fluid image-style-blog-banner-style" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Author</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item">Sharla Schuller</div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Expanding into new states or navigating complex educational standards can be a challenge for any educational publisher. If you're finding it tough to gain traction in a new market or ensure your content meets specific standards, ExACT’s Gap Reporting feature provides the clarity you need.</p> <h3>Why Gap Reporting is a Game-Changer</h3> <p>Gap Reporting is more than just a tool—it's designed to spotlight discrepancies between your educational content and the standards you're aiming to meet. This powerful feature in ExACT doesn’t just show where your content aligns, it reveals where it doesn’t, offering actionable insights that allow you to make targeted adjustments. The result? Content that’s fully aligned with the required standards, giving you a competitive edge in any market.</p> <div class="row" style="border: solid 2px #C4C4C4; padding: 30px 20px 20px 20px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 50px 0px; background-color: #f3f3f3;"> <h3>Benefits of ExACT’s Gap Reporting</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="col-md-4"> <p><strong><span style="color: #28275a; font-size: 1.2rem;">Accelerate Market Expansion</span></strong></p> <p>By quickly identifying gaps in content alignment, you can adapt your materials to meet the standards of new states or districts. This proactive approach not only speeds up market entry but also increases the likelihood of adoption.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <p><strong><span style="color: #28275a; font-size: 1.2rem;">Save Time and Resources</span></strong></p> <p>Manual gap analysis is time-consuming and prone to error. ExACT’s Gap Reporting automates this process, providing instant visibility into both correlated and non-correlated standards. This efficiency frees up your team to focus on refining content rather than getting bogged down in tedious manual work.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <p><strong><span style="color: #28275a; font-size: 1.2rem;">Enhance Content Quality</span></strong></p> <p>With detailed insights into where your content meets or falls short of standards, you can make informed decisions on where to focus development efforts. This targeted approach ensures that your content not only meets but exceeds the expectations of educators and decision-makers.</p> </div> </div> <h3>Key Features to Drive Your Success</h3> <div class="row" style="padding-top: 2rem"> <div class="col-md-1"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/logos/comprehensive-views.png" style="margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"></div> <div class="col-md-9"><p><strong>Comprehensive Views:</strong> ExACT allows you to choose between viewing all data (correlated and uncorrelated), only correlated standards, or just uncorrelated standards (the gaps). This flexibility ensures you’re always in control of your content’s alignment strategy.</p></div> </div> <div class="row" style="padding-top: 2rem"> <div class="col-md-1"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/logos/up-to-date.png" style="margin-bottom: 1.5rem"></div> <div class="col-md-9"><p><strong>Up-to-Date Content Alignment:</strong> Staying current with ever-evolving standards is no small feat. With ExACT, you can rest easy knowing that your gap analysis is based on the latest data from the EdGate Standards Repository, keeping your content relevant and competitive.</p></div> </div> <div class="row" style="padding: 2rem 0rem"> <div class="col-md-1"><img src="https://www.edgate.com/themes/custom/ecs/images/logos/in-depth.png" style="margin-bottom: 1.5rem"></div> <div class="col-md-9"><p><strong>In-Depth Statistical Reports:</strong> The inclusion of Correlation Statistics in your gap reports provides a deeper level of insight, making it easier to fine-tune your content for maximum alignment. Whether you’re preparing for state bids or refining content for a specific district, these reports are invaluable tools for success.</p> </div> </div> <h3>Maximize Your Content’s Potential</h3> <p>The insights gained from Gap Reporting can transform your content development strategy, ensuring that your materials are not only aligned with standards but also optimized for success in any educational market. By leveraging ExACT’s user-friendly reports, you are better equipped to deliver high-quality content that meets the needs of educators and students.</p> <p>Ready to take your content alignment to the next level? <a href="/contact-us">Reach out to our representatives</a> today to explore gap reporting and all the powerful features in ExACT.</p> </div> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:49:55 +0000 sschuller 372 at https://mktgdev.edgate.com