February 2022 Newsletter

For years there has been a growing debate among educators if homework provides additional learning reinforcement or additional stress at home. 

Homework has always been the traditional standard for expanding and practicing skills taught in the classroom. As we now near year 3 of the pandemic, teachers recognize that homework may not be the most effective option for mastering a skill given the current learning environments. Struggling students without support at home may find additional stress in completing assignments, while advanced students may simply find it busy work. 

For many educators, this means finding the most effective tools for assigning homework in addition to finding assignments that are thoughtful and relatable to the discussions in class. Publishers have seen the need for increasing the discoverability of their content while directly targeting the needs of the learner. EdGate brings these two needs together with our ExACT platform. ExACT combines millions of educational standards with correlated content that directly aligns with the needs of the learner. 

Finding the right resource to fit the needs of the student has never been more important than now. EdGate has the tools to help publishers increase discoverability of their content that targets learning needs and engages students. Find out more about our tools at https://correlation.edgate.com/exact-alignment-platform.

By: Sharla Schuller
Marketing Manager

As we approach the 3rd year of the pandemic, we can look back at the crises that have affected the educational sector and how EdGate can help support the swift changes emerging in the classroom. From the need for more Social Emotional support, academic issues such as Unfinished Learning, and the shift to remote learning, educators are no longer asking, "How do we return to normal?" but how do they reimagine education. 

One clear shift in education is the discovery that learning can happen outside classroom walls. During the height of the pandemic, this meant classes were taught via Zoom. Now some schools are incorporating learning within the community, giving credit for off-campus extra-curricular activities that include work-based programs. These programs allow students to discover their interests while gaining classroom credit. 

Another shift is the belief that students need the flexibility to learn at their own pace. In-class instruction, at-home videos, and recorded lectures are all acceptable ways of learning. But this flexibility can also be found in what engages the students and makes their learning worthwhile. Finding personalized options for different learners beyond the classroom is a challenge in itself.

EdGate works with publishers to optimize their content to reach a highly targeted audience. Our content optimization process increases the discoverability of your content by targeting educational standards and engaging the student's learning needs. 

Visit our website for more details about the ExACT platform and how it can help publishers reach new markets for your content, identify gaps, and adjust alignments for specific opportunities.

By: Sharla Schuller
Marketing Manager

The 2022-2023 school year will bring changes to the New Jersey K-12 curriculum. Schools will now include Asian American and Pacific Islander history as part of new legislation signed into law by NJ Governor, Phil Murphy. New Jersey follows Illinois as the second state to mandate this new curriculum. Five other states, Ohio, California, New York, Florida, and Connecticut, are considering similar requirements.  

As a publisher, navigating these ever-changing mandates can be quite challenging. EdGate continuously monitors state curriculum requirements, and our team of experts will update our repository to ensure our clients' content meets all state standards. Additionally, EdGate helps publishers optimize their content to address the needs of educators. Our subject matter experts understand these newly published standards can help integrate them into academic material to address state mandates. 

Reach out to us to find out how we can help you optimize your content and align your digital offerings to updated standards or hundreds of other market requirements.

By: Sharla Schuller
Marketing Manager

The 2022-2023 school year will bring changes to the New Jersey K-12 curriculum. Schools will now include Asian American and Pacific Islander history as part of new legislation signed into law by NJ Governor, Phil Murphy. New Jersey follows Illinois as the second state to mandate this new curriculum. Five other states, Ohio, California, New York, Florida, and Connecticut, are considering similar requirements.  

As a publisher, navigating these ever-changing mandates can be quite challenging. EdGate continuously monitors state curriculum requirements, and our team of experts will update our repository to ensure our clients' content meets all state standards. Additionally, EdGate helps publishers optimize their content to address the needs of educators. Our subject matter experts understand these newly published standards can help integrate them into academic material to address state mandates. 

Reach out to us to find out how we can help you optimize your content and align your digital offerings to updated standards or hundreds of other market requirements.

By: Sharla Schuller
Marketing Manager

The 2022-2023 school year will bring changes to the New Jersey K-12 curriculum. Schools will now include Asian American and Pacific Islander history as part of new legislation signed into law by NJ Governor, Phil Murphy. New Jersey follows Illinois as the second state to mandate this new curriculum. Five other states, Ohio, California, New York, Florida, and Connecticut, are considering similar requirements.  

As a publisher, navigating these ever-changing mandates can be quite challenging. EdGate continuously monitors state curriculum requirements, and our team of experts will update our repository to ensure our clients' content meets all state standards. Additionally, EdGate helps publishers optimize their content to address the needs of educators. Our subject matter experts understand these newly published standards can help integrate them into academic material to address state mandates. 

Reach out to us to find out how we can help you optimize your content and align your digital offerings to updated standards or hundreds of other market requirements.

By: Sharla Schuller
Marketing Manager

Updates to The EdGate Standards Repository include:

• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources - Agribusiness Systems Career Technical Education (AD 2015) Grades 9-12 (Licensing Only)
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources - Animal Systems Career Technical Education (AD 2015) Grades 9-12 (Licensing Only)
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources - Biotechnology Systems Career Technical Education (AD 2015) Grades 9-12 (Licensing Only)
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources - CCTCC Ready Practices Career Technical Education (AD 2015) Grades 9-12 (Licensing Only)
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources - Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Career Technical Education (AD 2015) Grades 9-12 (Licensing Only)
• American Samoa English Language Arts Language Arts (AD 2012) Grades 6, 7, 8
• AP Physics 1 (2021) (Licensing Only) Science College Board (Licensing Only) Grades: 9-12
• Colorado Academic Standards Extended Evidence Outcomes - Science (AD 2020) Grades K,1,2,3,4,5,6-8,9-12
• Florida Health and PE (AD 2021) Substance Use and Abuse & Character Education
• Kansas Health and PE (AD 2018) HE: Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; PE: PK-2, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
• Louisiana Health and PE (AD 2017) PE: Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-12
• Minnesota Science (AD 2019/IMPL 2024) Science FUTURE - K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9-12
• Missouri Early Childhood Education (AD 2021) Ages Birth to Five
• National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2014 (Licensing Only) Arts Education Grades PreK,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9-12
• Nebraska Language Arts 2021 (AD 2021/IMPL 2022 tentative) Language Arts FUTURE - Grades K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9-10,11-12
• Oklahoma Early Childhood Education Ages 0-8 months, 6-18 months, 16-36 months, 3-5 years
• Rhode Island Language Arts (AD 2021) Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-10, 11-12
• South Carolina Health and PE (AD 2021) PE: Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12
• Texas Career Development Grades 7-8,11-12 (Added 127.15 Career Preparation II)
• Utah Early Childhood Education (AD 2020) Ages 3-5
• Virginia Technology Education (AD 2020) Digital Learning Integration - Grades K-2,3-5,6-8,9-12

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