Test Community Network

19th February 2026

This week's collection spans the full breadth of the assessment world, from the growing debate around AI in marking and the return of high-stakes exams to in-person testing centres, to major procurement tenders, market reports, and professional development opportunities. Test security and integrity feature prominently, with stories covering exam cheating gangs, the end of remote LSAT testing, and the limitations of locked-down browsers in the AI era. Alongside these, we explore the distinction between AI literacy and fluency, the science of feedback, and what Europe's EdTech policy roadmap means for institutions seeking to innovate responsibly. As ever, the collection reflects the challenges and opportunities facing assessment professionals across every sector and region. The Test Community Network acts as a curator of content from across the assessment sector. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of any third-party articles, reports, events, or resources linked within this collection. Readers are encouraged to verify information directly with the original sources.

Collection Items (19)

Webinar: 26th Feb - Making the Case for AI Marking

Leadership webinar exploring responsible AI adoption in marking processes for awarding organisations. Features Safety Training Awards sharing their real-world experience with sAInaptic's intelligent a...

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Tests vs. Rubrics vs. Surveys | Assessment 101

Educational video explaining the differences between multiple choice tests, rubrics, and attitudinal measures in higher education assessment. Covers instrument selection, direct vs indirect assessment...

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Understanding and optimising your mark schemes

A 2-hour online workshop by Cambridge Assessment covering mark scheme design theory and the CARFE model to help practitioners develop effective assessment rubrics and improve marking reliability.

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EdTech Policy Roadmap Europe

A structured policy approach for enabling intentional, value-aligned innovation in education across Europe. Proposes creating conditions for progress by building trust among stakeholders, strengthenin...

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Uttarakhand STF Busts SSC Exam Cheating Gang

Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has busted a sophisticated SSC exam cheating gang, uncovering an organized network involved in facilitating exam fraud and malpractice during Staff Selection Commi...

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Remote LSAT Ending Due to Cheating Concerns

The Law School Admission Council announced that beginning in August, the LSAT will only be administered in person at testing centres to protect test security and integrity. Remote testing with real-ti...

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Leeds teacher guilty of whispering exam prompts to pupils

A French teacher at Abbey Grange Academy in Leeds was found guilty of professional misconduct for whispering prompts to pupils during GCSE French speaking exams in April 2024. Veronique Matchim admitt...

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