Innovative AI Initiatives Smarter Balanced is actively developing measurement-focused principles and guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence in educational assessments, in collaboration with IBM Consulting. This presents opportunities for AI technology providers to support their efforts in building responsible, accessible, and fair AI solutions tailored for educational measurements.
Strong Education Partnerships With historic collaborations with state education agencies, districts, and organizations like PIQE and Desmos, Smarter Balanced demonstrates a commitment to comprehensive assessment and social-emotional learning resources. Vendors specializing in educational content, assessment tools, and social-emotional support can explore partnerships or provide complementary solutions.
Technology Infrastructure Leveraging a robust tech stack including AWS, Cloudflare, WordPress, and Apache indicates a modern, scalable platform for their digital tools. Companies offering cloud services, cybersecurity, or web optimization solutions could find opportunities to enhance or extend Smarter Balanced’s infrastructure.
Market Position & Growth Generating revenue between 25 and 50 million dollars with a focused niche in education assessments, Smarter Balanced’s position suggests potential for expansion into additional digital assessment solutions or supplementary educational technologies tailored for their existing network of educators and institutions.
Focus on Diversity & Inclusion Dedicated to equity, accessibility, and diversity, Smarter Balanced actively promotes social-emotional learning and accessibility initiatives. Solutions that advance inclusive education, such as assistive technologies or customized learning platforms, align well with their strategic priorities and could offer meaningful sales opportunities.