Why haven't we fixed Scotland's unfair exam system? - The Herald
The Herald discusses the ongoing issues with Scotland's exam system, highlighting concerns about fairness and the challenges in implementing effective reforms.
6th August 2026 Weekly Global News
This week's global news roundup takes in a bar exam cancellation in Washington State and the fallout that followed, Ofqual's £150,000 fine against EAL for repeated qualification failures, and a cyber-attack affecting over 600,000 records at England's Department for Education. Elsewhere, WAEC withholds more than 167,000 WASSCE results over malpractice, Kenya rolls out blockchain-verified exam certificates, and universities continue to move away from AI detectors in favour of redesigned assessments. Read on for the full round-up.
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AI Detectors Are Out, New Approaches Are In
Inside Higher Ed discusses how many universities are banning AI detectors due to their unreliability and false positives, prompting faculty to redesign assessments to maintain academic integrity in th...
We say SATs don’t define children, but they shape their experiences for years to come
Schools Week discusses how SATs, while not defining children, significantly influence their educational experiences and development over time.
Washington Bar Association Cancels Exam Due to Tech Issue - GovTech
GovTech reports that the Washington Bar Association cancelled its exam due to a technical issue, impacting candidates scheduled to take the test.
Recognition and validation of foreign VET qualifications in Europe
Cedefop provides a comprehensive analysis of the recognition and validation of foreign vocational education and training (VET) qualifications across Europe. The publication highlights governance diffe...
Parents are behind exam malpractice, not students — Oloyede - Vanguard News
Vanguard News reports that Oloyede asserts parents, rather than students, are primarily responsible for exam malpractice, highlighting concerns about the role of guardians in academic dishonesty.
Ofqual fines EAL £150,000 for multiple qualification failures
Ofqual has fined Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited (EAL) £150,000 for serious and repeated failures in delivering apprenticeship qualifications, including assessing apprentices against incorr...
More Systems, Less Problems? Purpose-Built vs. Add-On Solutions for Certification Management
Heuristic Solutions discusses the benefits of purpose-built certification management software over add-on modules in AMS or CRM systems. Their platform, LearningBuilder, offers deep functionality for ...
Here's the remedy for this week's WA bar exam debacle | Op-Ed - The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times discusses the recent issues surrounding the Washington bar exam, analysing the causes and proposing solutions to prevent future problems.
Government doesn’t plan to reopen curriculum and assessment review
Schools Week reports that the UK government has no plans to reopen its review of curriculum and assessment reforms, signalling a continuation of current policies without further changes in the near fu...
Future Learning Design Podcast: The Secret Ingredients of System Transformation at Scale - A Conversation with Dr. Iwan Syahril
Dr Iwan Syahril discusses leading large-scale educational transformation in Indonesia, focusing on human-centred leadership, cultural values, and sustainable system change. Hosted by Future Learning D...
Executive Director’s Message — Announcing the Launch of the Research & Development Multi-year Agenda
Credentialing Insights shares I.C.E.'s launch of a multi-year research agenda aimed at enhancing trust in credentialing through relevant, impactful research projects and stakeholder engagement.
Exam Item Development and Analysis in Nursing Education - Turnitin
Turnitin discusses exam item development and analysis in nursing education, highlighting methods to improve assessment quality and integrity.
Errors in exam grading prompt teachers to file complaint with Ombudsman - Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident reports that errors in exam grading have led teachers to file a formal complaint with the Ombudsman, highlighting concerns over assessment accuracy and fairness.
Edufuturists: Is kindness a weakness in school leadership? with Joanna Povall (#355)
Hosts Ben Whitaker and Steve Hope discuss school leadership with Joanna Povall, principal and COBIS lead improvement partner. They explore kindness versus weakness, leadership challenges, and the CHAS...
Education department says 607,000 records taken in cyber attack
BBC News reports that hackers have stolen approximately 607,000 records from England's Department for Education, including contact details but excluding sensitive financial information. The department...
Did 75,000 Students Cheat on a College-Entrance Exam in Mexico?
The New York Times investigates allegations that 75,000 students cheated on the UNAM college-entrance exam in Mexico, examining the implications for the country's education system.
Comparative Analysis of Candidate Hardware Delivery Platforms in Online Exam Invigilation: Laptop versus Desktop Usage
Gemini provides a detailed analysis of candidate hardware preferences in online exam invigilation, highlighting laptops as the dominant platform due to ownership rates, mobility, and compliance with s...
Combating exam cheating: India's unresolved problem. - Vietnam.vn
Vietnam.vn highlights the ongoing challenge of exam cheating in India, exploring the persistent issues and the lack of effective solutions to combat this problem.
WAEC withholds 167,486 results over exam malpractice
The ICIR reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) withheld results of 167,486 candidates from the 2026 WASSCE due to widespread exam malpractice, including mobile phone use and organi...
News Talks podcast: From exam leak to mass protest in India
Times Higher Education discusses the mass youth protests in India triggered by a leaked medical college entrance exam, leading to the resignation of the education minister and promises of reform.
Kenya turns to blockchain for digital exam certificates
Digital Watch Observatory reports that Kenya's National Examinations Council has launched a blockchain-based platform to verify academic certificates digitally, covering over 15 million records and ai...