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3935 articles, research papers, publications, and professional resources.

Test Community Network: 14th May - Global Assessment News

The Test Community Network's weekly global assessment news roundup covers a wide range of topics including AI's impact on examinations and educational assessment, test security vulnerabilities, digita...

🎙️ Podcast Tim Burnett

Surpass Conference 2026 – Speakers

The Surpass Conference 2026 takes place in Manchester on 8–9 October, bringing together assessment professionals for presentations, workshops and panel discussions. Keynote speakers include Dr Fiona A...

📰 Content Surpass Assessment

Secure Browser Misconceptions: What the Industry Gets Wrong

Chris Glacken, Director of Innovative Technologies at ITS, addresses three common misconceptions about secure browsers in online exam delivery: that they require admin rights, that screen recording is...

📰 Content Internet Testing Systems

Our evaluation of Claude Mythos Preview's cyber capabilities

The UK AI Security Institute (AISI) evaluated Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview for cybersecurity capabilities. Results show significant improvement over previous frontier models, with Mythos Preview ...

📰 Content AI Security Institute (AISI)

IACAT 2026 – Call for Proposals

IACAT 2026 invites submissions for its 10th biannual conference on computerised adaptive testing and modern psychometrics, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, 28–30 September 2026. Three session types ...

📰 Content International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing (IACAT)

Designing Practice That Reflects the Real Exam Experience

Internet Testing Systems (ITS) outlines its PracticeNow™ platform, designed to give exam programmes full control over official practice delivery. The solution offers high-fidelity exam simulation, fle...

📰 Content Internet Testing Systems

What Gen AI Exposes About Written Assessment

Writing for Future Campus, A/Prof Mark Bassett of Charles Sturt University argues that generative AI has not created a new assessment problem but has exposed the longstanding evidentiary fragility of ...

📰 Content Future Campus

UPESSC Lecturer Exam Conducted Smoothly Under AI Monitoring

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) conducted its written lecturer grade examination across 17 divisional headquarters with 89,766 candidates appearing at 278 centres. Th...

📰 Content The Times of India

OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026

The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 examines emerging research on generative AI in education, exploring its use by students, teachers, and institutions. It finds that GenAI can improve learning wh...

📰 Content OECD

How AI Is Changing College Assessments of Proficiency

Generative AI is prompting higher education instructors to rethink assessment design. Professors at Purdue University and Grand Valley State University have shifted graded work back into the classroom...

📰 Content GovTech

From E-assessment to AI-assisted assessment

Writing for Pakistan Observer, Dr Ghulam Nabi Shakir argues that Pakistan's Intermediate and Secondary Education Boards' move to e-assessment is a vital stepping stone towards AI-assisted assessment. ...

📰 Content Pakistan Observer

ChatEDU: AI in Education - Cognitive Decline | Check-In 26

In Check-In 26, host Liz (Dr. Elizabeth Radday) explores the potential cognitive costs of outsourcing reasoning to AI, examining a study suggesting brief AI reliance leads to immediate performance dro...

🎙️ Podcast Matt Mervis and Dr. Elizabeth Radday

Written exam papers are merely a test of deviousness

A letter published in The Herald argues that written exam papers test deviousness rather than genuine knowledge. The author, Bill Brown from Milngavie, contends that exam setters wrap questions in con...

📰 Content The Herald

The Current State of Certification for Associations

Kryterion examines the evolving landscape of professional association certification in 2026, highlighting five major challenges: data fragmentation across disparate systems, tightening compliance wind...

📰 Content Kryterion

Preparing for a 'vulnerability patch wave'

The NCSC warns that AI is accelerating the exploitation of technical debt, making a 'vulnerability patch wave' imminent. Written by CTO Ollie Whitehouse, the blog urges all organisations to prioritise...

📰 Content National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

New Associate Medical Director for Assessment Quality

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK has appointed Dr Helen Oram as its new Associate Medical Director for Assessment Quality. This newly created role will strengthen quality a...

📰 Content The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK

Managing Director of Assessment – FSBPT

FSBPT is seeking a Managing Director of Assessment to oversee its national high-stakes examination programme, the NPTE, and all other assessment tools. The role requires a PhD in Industrial/Organisati...

📰 Content FSBPT (Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy)

ChatEDU: AI in Education – Robot Teachers | Check-In #25

In this Check-In episode, host Dr. Elizabeth Radday (Liz) explores the student perspective on whether AI and humanoid robots could replace human teachers. Drawing on teenage viewpoints, the episode re...

🎙️ Podcast Matt Mervis and Dr. Elizabeth Radday

Another death in the AI-in-education family

Benjamin Riley of the Cognitive Resonance Substack examines the quiet demise of OpenAI's ChatGPT "Study Mode," a feature launched a year ago to encourage genuine student learning rather than cheating....

📰 Content Cognitive Resonance (Benjamin Riley)

An Empirical Demonstration of Selecting Predictors for Multilevel Models

This research article, published in the Journal of Measurement and Evaluation in Education and Psychology, presents a comparative demonstration of variable selection strategies (AIC, BIC, and deviance...

📰 Content Association for Measurement and Evaluation in Education and Psychology

The Annual Stobart Lecture – IOE, UCL (November 2026)

The Annual Stobart Lecture at the IOE, UCL celebrates individuals who have made a lasting impact on educational assessment. Professor Gordon Stobart, Emeritus Professor at UCL's Institute of Education...

📰 Content UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

New Jersey to Use AI to Score Standardised Writing Tests

New Jersey is introducing AI-powered scoring for student essays and short answers on its new statewide standardised tests, the NJSLA-Adaptive, launching spring 2026 for grades 3–10. The AI system, pro...

📰 Content GovTech

How to Design Uncheatable Assessments – Michael Hernandez

Michael Hernandez argues that AI has made traditional assessments untenable, and cheat-detection software is unreliable. His white paper outlines how to design 'Uncheatable Assessments' by reflecting ...

📰 Content Michael Hernandez

Giunti Testing

Giunti Testing, Italy's online psychological assessment platform, has undergone a major redesign after 20 years of service. The updated platform features a refreshed user interface, enhanced functiona...

📰 Content Giunti Testing

Education for Human Flourishing: A Conceptual Framework

The OECD's 'Education for Human Flourishing' framework, developed with seven high-performing PISA systems, proposes a new purpose for education beyond human capital theory. It outlines five core compe...

📰 Content OECD

Data Shows AI 'Disconnect' in Higher Ed Workforce

A January 2026 Educause report reveals that whilst 94% of higher education workers use AI tools, only 54% are aware of their institution's AI policies. Even where policies exist, fewer than half feel ...

📰 Content Inside Higher Ed

Apprenticeship Assessment: Next Steps for Employers and AOs

A webinar hosted by the Federation of Awarding Bodies and Skills Federation exploring the next steps in apprenticeship assessment reforms. Following Skills England's publication of Requirements and Gu...

📰 Content Federation of Awarding Bodies

4 Tensions Shaping Credentialing in 2026

Meazure Learning identifies four key tensions shaping credentialing in 2026: exam security versus a professionalised cheating economy, AI efficiency versus human accountability, workforce velocity ver...

📰 Content Meazure Learning

1EdTech Consortium

1EdTech Consortium is a global non-profit member organisation spanning educational institutions, workforce and corporate learning, and technology providers. With over 1,618 member organisations across...

📰 Content 1EdTech Consortium

The Assessment Network | Cambridge University Press & Assessment

The Assessment Network, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, provides CPD-accredited professional development for assessment practitioners worldwide. It offers online courses, practitioner...

📰 Content Cambridge University Press & Assessment

CEdMA Enterprise

CEdMA Enterprise (Computer Education Management Association – Enterprise) is the premier membership organisation for training executives, managers, and professionals within hardware and software compa...

📰 Content CEdMA Enterprise

APSCo Global

APSCo Global is the parent company of the APSCo and OutSource brands, representing, educating and connecting professional recruitment communities across key international markets. Headquartered in the...

📰 Content APSCo Global

Introducing OpenAI Privacy Filter

OpenAI has released Privacy Filter, an open-weight model for detecting and redacting personally identifiable information (PII) in text. The small but powerful 1.5B parameter model supports context-awa...

📰 Content OpenAI

Education Insight: Math Education for Today's America

Dr. Dave Kung joins host Lacey Kendall on Education Insight to challenge outdated assumptions about who maths is for and why it matters. The episode explores how to shift from anxiety and exclusion to...

🎙️ Podcast Growing Inland Achievement

NCFE shuts down systems after 'cyber incident'

NCFE, the national awarding organisation, shut down its systems following a cyber incident in December 2025. T Level assessments were able to continue, but apprenticeship End-Point Assessments (EPAs) ...

📰 Content FE Week

The Dumbing Down of Advanced Placement Tests

Paul E. Peterson of Harvard University examines how the College Board has lowered the difficulty of Advanced Placement tests in response to widespread grade inflation in US high schools. Drawing on ne...

📰 Content Education Next

Reliability, Validity and Fairness

Veteran psychometrician Mary Pitoniak, founder of Pitoniak Educational Measurement and former ETS expert, discusses the enduring importance of reliability, validity and fairness in assessment. She cau...

📰 Content Test Community Network

Notice of Chief Regulator's Rebuke: WJEC CBAC Ltd

Ofqual has issued a formal Chief Regulator's Rebuke to exam board WJEC CBAC Ltd for serious failures concerning four of its Eduqas GCSE, AS and A level qualifications between 2019 and 2025. The non-st...

📰 Content Ofqual

New Jersey to Use AI to Score Standardised Writing Tests

New Jersey is introducing AI-powered scoring for student essays and short answers on its new statewide standardised tests, the NJSLA-Adaptive, for grades 3–10, debuting spring 2026. Developed by Cambi...

📰 Content GovTech

Assessment at a crossroads - don't catch, change behaviour

Donald Clark argues that educational assessment is at a crossroads, squeezed between human nature and AI. Rather than playing a cat-and-mouse game trying to 'catch' cheaters, he advocates changing beh...

📰 Content Donald Clark Plan B

Assessment as a Learning Process

Durham University's DCAD resource bank explores the benefits of process-oriented assessment in higher education. It outlines how designing assessments as transparent learning journeys — rather than fo...

📰 Content DCAD, Durham University

AI in Assessment: What Ofqual Is Really Signalling

Writing for FE News, Kavitha Ravindran of sAInaptic examines Ofqual's regulatory stance on AI in assessment. She argues that AI cannot be the sole marker in regulated qualifications, and that the real...

📰 Content FE News / sAInaptic

The HE Educator's AI Diagnostic

A scenario-based diagnostic tool for higher education educators, created by Dr Mark Bassett, that tests understanding across four domains: GenAI capability, assessment vulnerability, assessment design...

📰 Content Dr Mark Bassett (Math, Not Magic)

Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal

Redsquid has acquired Cranfield-based education technology provider Partnership Education in its 16th and largest acquisition, adding nearly 80 employees and over £8 million in revenue. The deal expan...

📰 Content IT Brief UK

AI Detection: The Case for Customised Solutions

Writing for The Koala News, Dr Michael Baron examines the growing challenge of AI detection in higher education. He argues that generic tools like Turnitin, whilst widely used, fall short in specialis...

📰 Content The Koala News

The Exam Man: LINSEY ARMSTRONG-SMITH: Exams at Shiplake College

Hosts John and Sophie Gaston chat with Linsey Armstrong-Smith, Exams Officer at Shiplake College, Oxfordshire, in this pre-exam season episode. Linsey discusses how she entered the role, the skills an...

🎙️ Podcast John Gaston and Sophie Gaston

The AI Leadership Gap

Alliance Manchester Business School explores the growing AI leadership gap, where organisations invest heavily in AI technology but lack the leadership capacity to translate it into measurable value. ...

📰 Content Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS)

Research Matters 41 | Cambridge Assessment

Research Matters 41 is Cambridge University Press & Assessment's April 2026 biannual research publication. This issue covers five articles exploring links between social media/gaming and adolescent we...

📰 Content Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Ofsted Areas of Research Interest

Ofsted has published its areas of research interest, outlining seven key themes where external research can strengthen its evidence base: inclusion, family support and stability, professional learning...

📰 Content Ofsted

Gallup: Gen Z growing more negative toward AI

A Gallup survey, conducted with the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures, reveals Gen Z's negative sentiment toward AI is rising sharply. Anger about AI increased to 31% (up 9 points year-on-year...

📰 Content Higher Ed Dive

Deep Computerized Adaptive Testing

This peer-reviewed article, published in Psychometrika, introduces Deep Computerised Adaptive Testing (Deep CAT), a novel methodology combining deep learning with computerised adaptive testing. Author...

📰 Content Cambridge University Press

C2K Cyber Attack Disrupts Northern Ireland Exam Prep

A cyber attack on the C2K network, Northern Ireland's central digital platform for schools, has disrupted exam preparation for thousands of students. With access to online learning tools, email, and r...

📰 Content National Today

British Council set to become National Agency for Erasmus+

The UK has officially rejoined Erasmus+, with EU and UK policymakers legally formalising the deal under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The British Council has been named the UK's National ...

📰 Content The PIE News

Bloom's Taxonomy Needs an Update for the AI Age (Opinion)

Superintendent Jeffrey Schoonover argues that Bloom's Taxonomy, last revised in 2002, no longer reflects how students learn in a generative AI environment. He proposes replacing the traditional pyrami...

📰 Content Education Week

Edufuturists #339 The Big Review Part 14

Hosts Ben and Steve of the Edufuturists podcast reflect on recent conversations in Review #14, revisiting insights from Nici Foote, Rita Bateson, Iain MacRitchie, Dr Emily Musil, Dr Robin Harwick, Dan...

🎙️ Podcast Edufuturists

Conference on Test Security (COTS) 2026 – Call for Proposals

The 2026 Conference on Test Security (COTS) invites proposals on topics including statistical methods for detecting test fraud, protecting validity of testing results, test security programme strategi...

📰 Content Conference on Test Security (COTS)

Which Jobs Are Most at Risk in the Age of AI?

A Tufts University report ranks occupations by AI-driven job vulnerability, projecting roughly 6% of jobs could be eliminated within two to five years. Writers, computer programmers and web designers ...

📰 Content Inside Higher Ed

The Creator of the SAT Was an Infamous Eugenicist

Carl Brigham, creator of the SAT, was a committed eugenicist whose wartime psychological testing was shaped by racist ideology. He twisted data to argue that Nordic immigrants were intellectually supe...

📰 Content Nautilus

Students brave 'paper from hell' Chinese DSE exam

Hong Kong secondary school students sat the Chinese language paper of the HKDSE university entrance exam on Thursday, with many arriving early to calm nerves. The Chinese language exam, known colloqui...

📰 Content RTHK

Recording: Navigating the Fraud Triangle in the Age of AI

Joseph Thibault and Dr. Mark Glynn hosted a webinar exploring the Fraud Triangle in the context of generative AI. They discuss how AI has expanded opportunities and rationalisations for academic disho...

📰 Content This isn't fine

Mahama Warns Exam Malpractice Threatens WAEC Integrity

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama warned that the surge in examination malpractice threatens the integrity of WAEC at the 74th Annual Council Meeting in Accra. He urged stakeholders to reject mal...

📰 Content Nigeria Info FM

Exams, Coursework or Both?

A major OECD report, The Theory and Practice of Upper Secondary Certification, maps 71 certificates across 38 education systems. Featuring insights from Rebecca Frankum (OECD Policy Analyst) and Dr Le...

📰 Content Test Community Network

Exam cheating began in 1972: Milon

Bangladesh's Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has stated that exam cheating in the country dates back to 1972, vowing to eliminate malpractice in public examinations. Speaking at a meetin...

📰 Content Daily Sun

CET contracts row raises questions over exam system

Former senate members of Savitribai Phule Pune University have accused Maharashtra's state CET cell of awarding contracts worth Rs 699 crore between 2021 and 2025 to a cluster of interconnected IT fir...

📰 Content The Times of India

What's the Endgame of Increased Productivity?

John Warner, writing in Inside Higher Ed's "Just Visiting" column, cautions against the uncritical adoption of agentic AI tools like Claude Cowork in academic work. He identifies three key risks: mist...

📰 Content Inside Higher Ed

Learning Is Dynamic. Grading Should Be, Too

In this Education Week opinion piece, Professor Thomas R. Guskey challenges two false premises underpinning traditional grading: that grades are assigned to students rather than performance, and that ...

📰 Content Education Week

Is the French exit exam for CEGEP too hard?

A nursing graduate from John Abbott College, Alyssa Reniva, lost her dream job at the Montreal Children's Hospital after failing Quebec's mandatory French exit exam (EUF), a requirement under Bill 96....

📰 Content The Suburban Newspaper

Documentation and Exam Validity: Keep the Receipt

Quadterion explores how thorough documentation supports exam validity for certification, licensure, and academic programmes. The article outlines essential records test sponsors should maintain, inclu...

📰 Content Quadterion

PARAKH - National Assessment Centre, NCERT

PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is a national assessment centre established at NCERT under India's National Education Policy 2020. It sets no...

📰 Content NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)

FunScholar - Transforming Education with Technology

FunScholar is an Indian EdTech company empowering over 10,000 schools and 500,000 students with AI-powered educational solutions. Their offerings include smart classrooms, ATL and robotics labs, exper...

📰 Content FunScholar

AdLeS - Adaptive Learning System (SUSS)

AdLeS (Adaptive Learning System) is an in-house e-learning platform developed by Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). It delivers personalised, adaptive learning journeys by dynamically adj...

📰 Content Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

The EdTech Awards 2026 Finalists & Winners Announced

The EdTech Awards 2026 has announced its finalists and winners, celebrating its 16th year as the world's largest recognition programme for education technology. The US-based programme honours innovato...

📰 Content EdTech Digest

Parly Raises Exam Cheating Penalties in ZIMSEC Reforms

Zimbabwe's National Assembly has approved tougher penalties for examination malpractice under amendments to the ZIMSEC law. The maximum penalty for exam cheating has been increased from two years to f...

📰 Content The Herald (Zimbabwe)

Exam-centric education hindering innovations: VC IUST

Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), warned at the Education Summit 2026 in Srinagar that exam-centric education is stifling student ...

📰 Content Greater Kashmir

Education Technology Society: Ed-tech as climate criminal?

Host Neil Selwyn speaks with Colm O'Neill (South East Technological University) about the environmental harms of ed-tech and the broader ICT sector. O'Neill examines higher education's complicity in t...

🎙️ Podcast Education Technology Society

ChatEDU: AI in Education – The AI refugee Crisis | Check-In 15

In this Check-In episode, host Matt explores the growing trend of white-collar professionals in their 40s and 50s transitioning into teaching to escape AI-driven job instability. As generative AI auto...

🎙️ Podcast Matt Mervis and Dr. Elizabeth Radday

AI Smart Glasses Spark Rise in Cheating in Schools

AI-powered smart glasses from brands such as Meta and Rokid are being used by students to cheat in exams, scanning questions via built-in cameras and receiving answers directly on the lens. Discreet a...

📰 Content ChannelNews

Parents outraged at 'mean' reinstatement of exam fees

The Irish Government has reintroduced State exam fees for the first time since Covid, charging €109 for Junior Cert and €116 for Leaving Cert sittings. Parents, opposition politicians and education ad...

📰 Content Rollercoaster.ie

Head of Innovation | Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

CIOB seeks a Head of Innovation to drive technology strategy and position the organisation at the forefront of built environment developments. The role involves horizon scanning, thought leadership, s...

📰 Content Peridot Partners

The AI 'hivemind': Why so many student essays sound alike

Research from the University of Washington and collaborators analysed over 70 large language models, finding that AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and DeepSeek produce strikingly similar responses to ...

📰 Content The Hechinger Report

Understanding grading: classroom and assembly resources

Ofqual has published free classroom and assembly resources to help teachers, headteachers and senior leadership teams explain GCSE and A level marking and grading to students. Resources include a less...

📰 Content Ofqual

Theory Test Services – DVSA Preliminary Market Engagement

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is conducting early market engagement for the reprocurement of UK Theory Test Services — the largest e-assessment in the UK, delivering approximately 3.6...

📰 Content Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

TEQSA's Regulatory Risk Framework (RRF) – Consultation Draft

TEQSA is consulting on its draft Regulatory Risk Framework (RRF), a structured tool to support consistent, transparent, risk-based regulation of Australian higher education providers. The RRF identifi...

📰 Content TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency)

Secure Exams Are Not a Feature

UNIwise's Rasmus Blok argues that secure exams are not a single technical setting but a shared risk model requiring layered controls across technology, policy, accessibility, and privacy. Institutions...

📰 Content UNIwise

Prometric Product Release Notes

Prometric's Product Release Notes page provides a comprehensive, rolling log of platform updates across its suite of testing solutions. Covering Candidate Management, Assessment Management, Delivery &...

📰 Content Prometric

Online Assessment Platform - Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) RFP

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking a contractor to provide an online platform for administering assessment-related products and services for staffing purposes. This formal Request for Proposal...

📰 Content Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

NextGen UBE Beta Test: Report on End-to-End Ecosystem Performance

NCBE's January 2026 NextGen Uniform Bar Examination beta test report documents the first large-scale, live administration of the full NextGen exam ecosystem. Involving 1,500 examinees across five loca...

📰 Content National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE)

NCME Announces 2026 Award Recipients

NCME has announced its 2026 award recipients, to be recognised at the Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. Honourees include Dr. Youmi Suk, Dr. Linda Cook, Dr. Mary Pitoniak, Dr. Brian Leventhal, Dr. Lily A...

📰 Content NCME (National Council on Measurement in Education)

March 2026 Release Notes – Inspera

Inspera's March 2026 release notes detail updates across Inspera Assessment, Integrity Browser, Proctoring, and Originality. Key highlights include a new Pangram-powered AI detection model in Inspera ...

📰 Content Inspera

Edufuturists #335 Bett 2026 The Full Stack

Ben and Steve from Edufuturists compile all their interviews from Bett 2026 into one episode, featuring conversations with representatives from Lego, Oak National Academy, Google, Kahoot, AWS, UCL, an...

🎙️ Podcast Edufuturists

Cirrus Assessment Release Notes 2026

Cirrus Assessment's 2026 release notes detail a series of platform updates rolled out across multiple regions. Key improvements include bulk export of preliminary reports, a redesigned login page, enh...

📰 Content Cirrus Assessment

California Assessment System Request for Submissions

The California Department of Education has issued a Request for Submissions (RFS) seeking contractors with the capacity and expertise to develop, administer, score, analyse, and report assessments for...

📰 Content California Department of Education

THE 2028 GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE CRISIS (Citrini Research)

A speculative macro scenario written in February 2026 but framed as a June 2028 post-mortem, exploring how rapid AI advancement could trigger a 'Global Intelligence Crisis'. Citrini and Alap Shah mode...

📰 Content Citrini Research

Solving Marking at Scale! - No More Marking

Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking provides an update on their AI-enhanced assessment model, which has now assessed nearly half a million pieces of student writing aged 5–16 across England, the US...

📰 Content No More Marking

Research on Final Assessment - Skrivesenteret

Researchers from NTNU's Department of Teacher Education are studying final assessment (standpunktvurdering) practices in Norwegian schools. The project, funded by the Norwegian Directorate for Educati...

📰 Content Norwegian National Writing Centre (Skrivesenteret) / NTNU

New tools for understanding AI and learning outcomes

OpenAI has launched the Learning Outcomes Measurement Suite, a framework developed with Estonia's University of Tartu and Stanford's SCALE Initiative to support longitudinal measurement of AI's impact...

📰 Content OpenAI

Make school pupils take money exam, charities demand

Financial firms and charities are calling on the UK government to commit to the PISA financial literacy assessment for 15-year-olds, used by over 20 developed nations since 2012. The UK has never part...

📰 Content The Times

IELTS to end paper-based exams amid shift in test formats

IELTS, jointly administered by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, has confirmed it will move to fully computer-based testing by mid-2026. A "Writing on Paper" option...

📰 Content The PIE News

HLC Endorses First Credential Providers

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has endorsed its first four short-term credential providers — Corporate Finance Institute, Kaplan North America, Sophia Learning, and Voltage Control — recognising...

📰 Content Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

European Schoolnet Podcast: The Future Classroom Lab in Greece

Professor Zacharoula Smyrnaiou and teacher-researcher Zois Asimakopoulos explore how the Future Classroom Lab model is taking shape in Greece's education system. They discuss how the country is promot...

🎙️ Podcast European Schoolnet Podcast

Email is the weakest link that could bring down your school

One in four schools experienced a cybersecurity incident in the last 12 months. Simon Freeman warns that email — not designed for financial transactions — is being exploited by criminals targeting sch...

📰 Content Schools Week

Call for Reviewers: 2026 E-ATP Conference Rome

The Association of Test Publishers (E-ATP) is seeking peer reviewers for the 2026 E-ATP Conference in Rome. Reviewers are expected to dedicate 1–2 hours to evaluate 10–12 submissions between 15 and 24...

📰 Content E-ATP (Association of Test Publishers)

AI, Ethics and You

David Galef, professor of English at Montclair State University, offers a critical and witty examination of the ongoing debate around AI in higher education. He challenges both doom-sayers and enthusi...

📰 Content Inside Higher Ed

Testing Proctors Miss More Than 90% of Cheating Attempts

Caveon's year-long secret shopper study, covering more than 100 remote and in-person professional certification and licensure exams in the US, reveals that proctors missed over 90% of scripted cheatin...

📰 Content Caveon

Student Generative Artificial Intelligence Survey 2026 - HEPI

HEPI's third annual Student Generative AI Survey (Report 199), sponsored by Kortext, reveals that 95% of UK undergraduates now use AI, with 94% using it for assessed work. While nearly half report imp...

📰 Content HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute)

New Criteria for Recognition – Ofqual Consultation

Ofqual is consulting on new Criteria for Recognition to support the safe delivery of three new post-16 qualification types: V Levels, Foundation Certificates, and Occupational Certificates. The consul...

📰 Content Ofqual

Morocco Detains Eight Over Exam Cheating in Agadir

Moroccan police detained eight individuals in Agadir following an alleged exam cheating operation during the national Baccalaureate exams. Two candidates were caught with electronic devices during an ...

📰 Content HESPRESS English - Morocco News

The Quiet Risk in Assessment Systems

An opinion piece by Robert Burns of Cirrus examining the structural and operational risks embedded in assessment systems. Drawing on recent media coverage of assessment failures at the University of G...

📰 Content Cirrus

RM extends digital e-marking contract with NCFE

RM has announced a two-year extension of its e-marking partnership with NCFE, one of the UK's largest technical and vocational awarding organisations. Using RM's e-marking platform since 2022, NCFE wi...

📰 Content RM

Ontario Appoints Advisory Body to Improve Student Achievement

The Ontario government has appointed an expert advisory body to lead a comprehensive review of student achievement and assessment, focusing on improving results in reading, writing and maths. Chaired ...

📰 Content Ontario Ministry of Education

Ofqual boss hears pupils' confessions on AI

Ofqual chief Sir Ian Bauckham has revealed that pupils privately admit to using AI in their coursework without telling their teachers. Speaking at the FE Week Apprenticeships and Training Conference, ...

📰 Content Schools Week

Music Teachers Will Also Take Online Exams

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture, with support from the Ministry of Science and Education, plans to introduce a two-stage online certification exam for teachers in cultural institutions, including mus...

📰 Content Modern.az

Measurement Specialist Snapshot Survey

A snapshot survey seeking input from measurement professionals to help shape a role delineation study for the Measurement Specialist. Respondents are asked about their job title, employer type, sector...

📰 Content Unknown (Microsoft Forms)

LearningBuilder 13.4: Release Notes

Heuristic Solutions has released LearningBuilder version 13.4 (February 2026), introducing configuration and usability improvements for certification, licensing, and accreditation software. Key update...

📰 Content Heuristic Solutions

In-Person Classes Aren't Safe From the AI Cheating Boom

An Arizona State University biology professor, Sara Brownell, audited 21 in-person biology courses and found that on average 45% of course points could be earned through digital cheating methods, incl...

📰 Content Inside Higher Ed

How School Leaders Can Combat Rising Cyber Threats

Schools are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, with K-12 institutions accounting for 74% of all attacks on educational institutions in 2025. This article outlines four key strategies for school le...

📰 Content Education Week

How Alpha School Uses AI to Rethink the Education Experience

Alpha School co-founder MacKenzie Price joins the Class Disrupted podcast to discuss how AI is transforming the school experience. She explains how AI-powered dashboards, vision models, and personalis...

📰 Content The 74 / Class Disrupted

ETS + PSI Win ITCC's 2026 Innovation Award

ETS and PSI have been awarded the IT Certification Council's 2026 Innovation Award, presented on 1 March at ITCC's Spring Member Meeting in New Orleans. The award recognises their development of a lay...

📰 Content IT Certification Council (ITCC)

Education Technology Society: Ed-tech in times of Trump

Host Neil Selwyn speaks with Dr. Morgan Anderson (University of Northern Iowa) about the state of EdTech in the US in 2026, amid the volatile politics of the second Trump administration. Anderson high...

🎙️ Podcast Education Technology Society

Delhi Police bust govt exam cheating racket

Delhi Police busted a government exam cheating racket, arresting four individuals including two private school employees, a dummy candidate, and a woman facilitator. The group allegedly enabled impers...

📰 Content Hindustan Times

AI won't shortcut education. Unless we let it

Pearson's Sharon Hague argues that purpose-built AI study tools, when designed around learning science principles, deepen active reading rather than replacing it. Analysis of over 79 million student i...

📰 Content The PIE News

ACT Names John Weiner as New Chief Assessment Officer

ACT has appointed John Weiner as its new Chief Assessment Officer. Weiner brings over 40 years of assessment industry experience, having previously served as Chief Science Officer at PSI Services LLC....

📰 Content ACT

Rosie — AI-Powered Credentialing Teammate | BrightLink

Rosie is BrightLink's AI teammate designed for credentialing operations. It handles routine tasks such as candidate communications, identity verification, accommodation reviews, and continuing educati...

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Yes, you can *still* detect agents

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Redefining player performance testing

Prometric's CURVE Test Centers combine advanced technology with elite coaching expertise to transform athletic testing, scouting, recruiting, and development. The centres offer comprehensive player ev...

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Exams: Ofqual must be bolder on digital assessment

Schools Week argues that Ofqual's proposal to limit digital exams to only two subjects per exam board is unduly restrictive. The article advocates for bolder implementation of on-screen assessment to ...

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Creating Humanity's Last Exam

University of Delaware neuroscientist Manuel Schottdorf contributed to creating Humanity's Last Exam, a 2,500-question test crowdsourced from over 1,000 global experts to benchmark AI programs' knowle...

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2026 I.C.E. Exchange Call for Proposals

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When Authority Undermines Assessment Integrity

ASRG examines two BBC cases highlighting how assessment integrity depends on those in authority positions. A Leeds teacher was barred for whispering prompts during GCSE French exams, while four men we...

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The Good Work Time Series 2025

IFOW's comprehensive analysis tracking good work trends across 203 local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales from 2009-2024, examining six dimensions including employment, economic activity, pr...

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The Extended Project Qualification: an opportunity for all?

Research examining access, uptake and attainment of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in post-16 education. The study used mixed methods including literature review, administrative data analysi...

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New PISA results on creative thinking

PISA measured creative thinking skills of 15-year-old students across 64 countries for the first time. The assessment evaluated students' capacity to generate diverse and original ideas, as well as ev...

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Japan Bans Tourists From Taking JLPT Exams

Japan has implemented new JLPT eligibility rules requiring proof of residency for domestic testing. Starting 2026, international travellers and short-term visitors can no longer take the Japanese-Lang...

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Inclusive Teaching: A New Approach for SEND Challenges

A discussion paper examining challenges in England's SEND system affecting over 1 million young people. Proposes five guiding principles shifting from individualism to inclusion to improve educational...

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Explain IT - Data Sovereignty in a Multi Cloud World

Helen Gidney from Softcat hosts this episode exploring data sovereignty with Sabina Anja from Broadcom and Gary Hawkins from Softcat. They discuss governance, GDPR, Cloud Act implications, and how org...

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Big Four partner fined for using AI in an AI test

KPMG Australia fined a senior partner $7,000 for using AI to cheat on an internal AI training exam, highlighting broader concerns about improper AI use at accounting firms across the Big Four.

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Anthropic Education Report: The AI Fluency Index

Anthropic's research introduces the AI Fluency Index, measuring 11 observable behaviours across 9,830 Claude.ai conversations to understand how people develop AI collaboration skills. The study finds ...

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AI Will Break Assessment Before It Fixes It

An opinion piece arguing that generative AI is fundamentally disrupting higher education's assessment system by separating output from competence, making traditional artifacts like essays unreliable m...

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AI Is Different From Other Ed Tech. Here's How

Education Week opinion piece exploring how AI debates in education reflect deeper philosophical questions about humanity. The author argues educators should avoid polarisation and engage in nuanced di...

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AI – help or hindrance?

NFER Research Director Helen Poet discusses research findings on teachers using ChatGPT for lesson planning. The study found teachers saved 31% of planning time (25 minutes per week) while maintaining...

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Accessibility Isn't the Problem. Exam Design Is.

Harvard Crimson editorial argues that as disability accommodations increase, universities should focus on intentional exam design rather than restricting support. The piece suggests reducing reliance ...

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2025 Special Issue: Safe and effective use of AI in education

A comprehensive special issue from the Chartered College of Teaching exploring the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence in education. The publication examines how AI can support teachers ...

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Tool for plagiarism control - Norwegian procurement tender

Norwegian procurement organisation Anska has awarded a contract to Easy Correct ApS for a plagiarism control system for sixth form colleges. The tender was valued at 5.267 million NOK with an unlimite...

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26-RFP-055-29T - Proctoring Software, Tri-Campus

St. Lawrence College seeks a cloud-based online proctoring solution for invigilated assessments completed off-campus and on-campus in classrooms and computer labs. The RFP is for a 3-year duration wit...

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ChatEDU: AI in Education - Cheaters Gonna Cheat | Check-In 4

In this ChatEDU Check-In, Matt explores sophisticated methods students use to compromise digital SAT integrity. He discusses specialised hardware exploits, international question leaks, and how the BY...

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Students Are Finding New Ways to Cheat on the SAT

New York Times investigation reveals security vulnerabilities in the digital SAT, with test questions appearing on Chinese websites and online forums offering software to bypass test protections, rais...

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It's Time to Embrace AI Literacy for Kids

Three education experts argue that children must learn age-appropriate AI concepts to build fluency and prepare for the future. They emphasise the need for AI literacy education that teaches both the ...

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Greece Weighs Overhaul of High School Exam System

Greece's Education Minister Sophia Zacharaki proposes major high school reforms including fewer exams, reduced material, and a new National Baccalaureate-style diploma that factors in students' overal...

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Cheating racket busted during constable exam

Patna police have busted an elaborate cheating scheme during constable recruitment physical tests. Three suspects were arrested while attempting to flee from a government school exam site where they w...

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APSCHE invites tenders for conduct of CETs

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has issued a tender notification inviting reputed companies to conduct Computer Based Tests for Andhra Pradesh Common Entrance Tests (APCE...

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'Worrying' number of unverified English tests accepted in UK

A Home Office survey reveals 35% of UK universities use in-house English testing and 13% accept employer letters, raising concerns about test security and student success. Experts warn unverified test...

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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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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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Request for Information: Digital Assessment tools framework

JISC Services Limited seeks suppliers for a digital assessment tools framework covering six lots including assessment platforms, academic integrity tools, secure delivery, online proctoring, ePortfoli...

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Planning for your exams - RACGP Fellowship Exam Preparation Resources

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners offers comprehensive exam preparation resources for Fellowship candidates, including study guides, practice tests, webinars, and structured learni...

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Nordic EdTech News #150: 2026-02-02

Fortnightly newsletter covering Nordic and Baltic EdTech ecosystem developments, including policy shifts, funding rounds, product launches and market trends. This issue discusses Norway's raised stand...

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Fully Embracing Test-Optional - Irish Rover

Notre Dame extends its test-optional policy from admissions to classroom exams, allowing students to choose whether to submit test scores for grading. The satirical piece explores grade inflation conc...

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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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Drone Catches Parents Aiding kids to Cheat Exam

Drone surveillance at a Maharashtra exam centre caught parents and relatives attempting to help students cheat during Higher Secondary examinations. The aerial footage revealed people passing answer s...

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Delivery of MRCP(UK) written examinations and SCEs from 2026

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians announces transition from remote online proctored examinations back to computer-based testing in centres from 2026, following technical issues with their...

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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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Proctoring Is a Security System

Brandon A. Smith explains why proctoring should be treated as a comprehensive security system rather than individual tools. He argues that layered security thinking, similar to law enforcement approac...

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The Skinny on AI for Education - Issue 24, January 2026

A comprehensive newsletter exploring AI's impact on education, focusing on the human factors that determine AI success. Discusses the normalisation of deviance in AI adoption, trust paradoxes, and the...

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Parents protest steep exam fee hike

Pakistani parents are protesting a dramatic increase in CCTV camera installation fees for Intermediate examinations, which rose from Rs30 to Rs1,030. The fee hike for May 2026 exams has sparked widesp...

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Note taking more effective than AI for learning

Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Microsoft Research study involving 405 secondary school students found that traditional note-taking remains more effective than AI chatbots for reading comp...

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Meet Your Captain, Phoebe

A Forbes article highlighting serious flaws in professional certification systems through the story of Phoebe, a 9-year-old pug who obtained over 250 workplace certifications including forklift safety...

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Edufuturists #330 Why Context Matters with Alex More

This episode features Alex More, an educational consultant discussing his transition from classroom teaching to consultancy. Topics include continuing professional development (CPD), STEM education, s...

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Education Technology Society - The ethics of AI in education

This episode explores AI ethics in education with Michał Wieczorek from University College Dublin. The discussion covers philosophically-grounded approaches to tech ethics and examines ethical concern...

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ChatEDU: AI in Education - Dartmouth AI Drama | Check-In 1

This episode explores Dartmouth College's controversial partnership with Anthropic, which has created tension between administration and faculty. The discussion covers the $1.5 billion settlement over...

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Combating AI Cheating in Education with Bongo

Bongo offers a video-based assessment platform to combat AI cheating in education by requiring students to demonstrate knowledge on camera through verbal explanations, making it difficult to use AI-ge...

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The Truth About Equity Grading in Practice

A high school student from Dublin, California shares his firsthand perspective on equity grading policies, highlighting how uneven implementation led to decreased class participation, procrastination,...

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The digital divide redux: Why AI is the new broadband

Dr. Mark Taormino discusses the emerging AI equity crisis in education, comparing it to the early broadband gap. He argues that current AI pricing models create barriers for students and educators, pr...

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OSCE exam conducted for Master's degree doctors in Ibb

Ibb Branch of the Yemeni Board of Medical and Health Specialties conducted the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) for Master's degree holders in General Surgery at Al-Thawra Teaching Hos...

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Humanity's Last Exam Challenges Leading AI Models

Global scholars from 500 institutions across 50 countries have created "Humanity's Last Exam" (HLE), an ultra-difficult 2,500-question benchmark spanning over 100 academic fields to test AI capabiliti...

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How the Online SAT May Be Vulnerable to Cheating

Sites in China are selling test questions, and online forums offer software that can bypass test protections, according to tutors and testing experts raising alarms about vulnerabilities in the online...

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How AI is changing the way aspirants prepare for UPSC exam

Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding a place in UPSC preparation, helping aspirants revise notes and manage time more efficiently. Students and teachers caution against overreliance, stress...

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EDCOM II bats for urgent reforms in Teacher Licensure Exam

EDCOM II calls for urgent amendments to the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994, citing chronic underperformance in teacher licensure examinations and disconnect between teacher prepar...

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DfE's AI tutoring plan prompt calls for more research

The UK government plans to trial AI tutoring tools in schools to support up to 450,000 disadvantaged pupils by 2027. However, education experts warn that more research is needed as evidence on AI tuto...

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Assessment Manager | Energy & Environment Awards

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ACU Searches for Masterminds Behind Medical Exam Fraud

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Interview: 'Kahooting' all over the world

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The Theory and Practice of Upper Secondary Certification

OECD report examining upper secondary certificates across 38 countries, analysing how they balance inclusivity with selection functions. The study maps 71 certificates and explores assessment tasks, r...

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Using AI to assist marking and feedback

NCFE has released new guidance on using AI tools effectively and ethically in marking and feedback processes. The guide addresses accuracy, privacy, transparency, and maintaining teacher-learner conne...

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Recording: Oral Assessments and Activities in the Age of AI

A webinar recording featuring Justin Hunt discussing oral assessment activities and their role in complementing assessment schedules in the age of AI. Covers the history of oral assessment, AI-based f...

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LSU students face mounting AI cheating allegations

LSU students are facing a surge of artificial intelligence cheating allegations creating a significant backlog at the university's Student Advocacy and Accountability Board. Students report receiving ...

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How to write a good rubric (for humans and AI)

Daisy Christodoulou explores how to design effective rubrics for AI assessment, arguing against overly prescriptive criteria that penalise factual errors in extended writing. She demonstrates how essa...

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Google adds free SAT practice tests to Gemini for students

Google has launched full-length, on-demand SAT practice exams within its Gemini platform at no cost. The practice tests use rigorously vetted content from The Princeton Review and provide immediate fe...

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Explain IT: Highlights from our conversations in 2025

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Exam results prompt review of Sāmoa's education system

Falling exam pass rates in Mathematics and English have triggered a Cabinet-ordered review of Samoa's education system. Prime Minister Schmidt announced the review citing teacher shortages, educators ...

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Education Technology Society - Agentic AI and education

Carlo Perrotta from the University of Oxford discusses the latest developments in 'Agentic AI' and its potential impact on education. The conversation explores whether this represents a genuine game-c...

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Candidates of Judicial Services Exam allege irregularities

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Bett UK 2026: Bringing Joy to Digital Assessment

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How to effectively use Generative AI in education

OECD Director Andreas Schleicher explores how Generative AI can enhance education when used with clear pedagogical intent. The article discusses both opportunities and risks, emphasising that purpose-...

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OECD Podcast - PODCAST - Ruben Rebelo - podcast Dec 2025

This OECD podcast features Ruben Rebelo from the European Commission's DG EMPL discussing social economy, employment policies, and inclusive entrepreneurship. The episode explores policy development a...

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Director of Product | WJEC CBAC

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Digital Assessment Literacy for Teachers

Vretta explores how teachers' digital assessment literacy has evolved from traditional assessment competence to managing real-time, granular data in digitally rich environments. The article introduces...

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The UK's International Education Strategy 2026

The UK government's strategy to position the UK's world-class education system at the heart of global engagement. Aims to increase international standing, sustainably recruit diverse international stu...

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St Dunstan's in Glastonbury teacher banned after misconduct

A secondary school teacher at St Dunstan's School in Glastonbury has been banned from teaching indefinitely after breaching GCSE Art assessment rules by offering pupils help, allowing work to be taken...

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Government modernises exam records with new app

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Director of Admissions | Greene's College Oxford

Greene's College Oxford seeks a Director of Admissions to lead student recruitment, admissions, marketing and PR for Oxford's oldest tutorial college. The role involves strategic growth, strengthening...

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£23m expansion of school edtech and AI pilot

The UK government is investing £23 million in a four-year pilot programme to trial artificial intelligence and edtech tools in over 1,000 schools and colleges. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson a...

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£23m expansion of school edtech and AI pilot

The UK government is investing £23 million in a four-year pilot programme to trial artificial intelligence and edtech tools in over 1,000 schools and colleges. The expanded scheme, announced by Educat...

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What AI-Literate Students Do Differently

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The Case That A.I. Is Thinking

A New Yorker investigation explores whether AI models like ChatGPT truly understand or merely simulate understanding. The article examines neuroscientific research comparing large language models to h...

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The AI-TPACK Guide for Teachers

A comprehensive guide exploring the AI-enhanced TPACK framework for teachers, introducing Intelligent-TPACK which integrates ethical knowledge with technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge fo...

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Dr. Alan Mead explains how to interpret item analyses from beta or operational exam data to identify poorly-performing items and develop valid, reliable, and fair examinations using classical test the...

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Educational video lesson covering standard setting methodologies for exams, including the Modified Angoff method. Explains how to determine cut scores for certification and licensure exams, with detai...

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CU-101.9 Introduction to Standard Setting

Educational video lesson introducing standard setting concepts for exams, covering methods like Modified Angoff for determining cut scores and proficiency levels in competency testing and certificatio...

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CU-101.7 Introduction to Beta Testing

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CU-101.6 Introduction to Item Writing

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CU-101.5 Introduction to Exam Blueprinting

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CU-101.3 - Introduction to Job Task Analysis Part 1

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CU-101.1 Types of Testing (Certiverse)

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CU 101.4: Introduction to Job Task Analysis Part 2

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CU 101.2 - Elements of a Testing Project

Educational video from Certiverse University introducing testing concepts for competency assessment. Covers elements required to create reliable, valid, and fair exams including job task analysis, blu...

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ChatGPT: The cognitive effects on learning and memory

Research paper examining both positive and negative impacts of ChatGPT on learning and memory abilities. Explores how AI integration affects cognitive functions, critical thinking skills, and memory r...

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Assessment Literacy: Simply Explained for Teachers

A comprehensive guide explaining assessment literacy for educators, covering fundamental concepts like validity, reliability, fairness, and formative assessment. Based on James Popham's work, it addre...

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Algorithmic Bias in Education

This comprehensive review examines algorithmic bias in education, discussing causes and empirical evidence of bias manifestation across race, gender, nationality and other demographics. The paper revi...

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AI Isn't Neutral: How AI Reinforces Bias

An educational ebook by Dr Med Kharbach exploring how AI systems perpetuate bias through training data, examining issues from colonial data extraction metaphors to social inequities in AI applications...

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The IndEX platform

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Taiwan students take 3-day college entrance exam

About 121,000 Taiwanese students are taking the three-day college entrance examination covering Mathematics A, Natural Sciences, English, Chinese, Mathematics B and Social Studies. The exam includes s...

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New US bar exam is put to the test

More than 1,600 US law school graduates are taking the newly-revamped NextGen Uniform Bar Exam this week in its first full practice run before national debut in July. The shortened test is administere...

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GOVERNANCE: WHEN AN EXAM REFUSES TO LEARN

A critique examining Pakistan's CSS English examination system, arguing that despite nearly three decades of criticism, the exam continues to test archaic formats and decontextualised language rather ...

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Generative AI: product safety standards

UK government publishes comprehensive safety standards for generative AI products in educational settings, covering filtering, monitoring, security, privacy, intellectual property, design testing, gov...

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Federation Opposes Mandatory CCTV at Board Exam Centres

The Maharashtra State Federation of Educational Institutions opposes mandatory CCTV surveillance at Class 10 and 12 board exam centres, citing financial burden on schools and administrative negligence...

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Do Board Exam Marks Truly Reflect Intellect?

An opinion piece questioning whether board examination marks truly measure student intellect, arguing that the current assessment system rewards memorisation over critical thinking, creativity, and re...

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Google DeepMind's Learnings in Developing an AI Tutor

Google DeepMind's research lead Irina Jurenka discusses developing AI tutors using the Gemini model, focusing on pedagogical principles rather than just providing answers. The team has worked for thre...

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VocTech Activate Grant Fund

Ufi VocTech Trust offers grants of £30,000-£60,000 for early-stage innovative projects using digital technology to transform adult vocational learning in the UK. Applications open until 3 February 202...

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The Edtech Podcast #304 Going Viral, with Dan Fitzpatrick

Philippa Wraithmell speaks with Dan Fitzpatrick about his journey from teacher to influential global voice on AI in education. The conversation explores how ChatGPT became a turning point, unlocking p...

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ULaw voids contract law exam over past paper similarities

The University of Law was forced to void a contract law exam after questions closely mirrored those from a past paper provided to students for revision. Students who had already sat the Single Best An...

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Test scores are down, but experts don't know exactly why

American test scores have been declining for over a decade, with substantial drops in math and reading. The pandemic worsened existing trends, with low performers and girls hit hardest. While math sho...

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Japan's Shifting Junior High School Entrance Exam Scene

Japanese private junior high schools are adopting innovative approaches to attract students amid declining birth rates, including subscription-based entrance exams, stronger university partnerships, a...

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Introducing Pangram 3.0 with AI assistance detection

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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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The GRE & GMAT Today: Insights From A Test Prep Expert

Veteran tutor Meeraj V. Patel discusses the evolution of GRE and GMAT exams, including the new GMAT Focus Edition format changes, differences between the tests, and why human tutors remain superior to...

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Surpass pre-release recording for 25.4

Surpass team presents new features and updates in the 25.4 release including redesigned Media Library, export capabilities for Item Lists/Search, and enhanced Task Management with review controls. Key...

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Results for 1,180 students cancelled over exam cheating

Kenya's Education Ministry cancelled KCSE results for 1,180 students due to exam malpractices including impersonation, mobile phone use, and teacher-student collusion. This represents a 40% increase f...

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Principles of AI use in marking

Ofqual working paper exploring principles and implications of using artificial intelligence in high stakes marking for qualifications in England. Emphasises assessment validity, transparency, fairness...

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Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams

Pearson Professional Assessments partners with Redrock Biometrics to deploy palm-print authentication across 20,000 test centres worldwide and remote testing platforms. The PalmID technology will enha...

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Ofqual 'signals anxiety' to DfE about AI use in coursework

Ofqual's chief regulator Sir Ian Bauckham has expressed concerns to the Department for Education about artificial intelligence use in A-level extended writing coursework, particularly in history and E...

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JU admission candidate held for using ChatGPT to cheat

A Jahangirnagar University admission candidate, Md Mahmudullah Hasan, was caught using ChatGPT during the 2025-26 undergraduate admission test. He photographed questions and used AI to find answers, r...

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Head of Assessment | NFER

NFER seeks a Head of Assessment to lead assessment strategy and services, promoting robust data use in education policy and improving learning outcomes worldwide. The role involves building internatio...

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Google seeks to develop chatbot for teachers

Google DeepMind is developing a version of its Gemini AI chatbot specifically for teachers, trained on England's national curriculum. The chatbot aims to support classroom teaching as part of the UK g...

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Best edtech startups revolutionising education in 2025

Article explores leading EdTech startups transforming education in 2025, featuring companies like ClassroomAI for personalised learning, SkillBloom for micro-credentials, Labster for virtual labs, and...

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A comprehensive table listing the types of qualifications that recognised awarding organisations can offer under Ofqual recognition, including qualification types, levels and subject areas to help use...

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Test scores are down, but experts don't know exactly why

American students' test scores have been declining for over a decade, with substantial drops in math and reading performance. While some math recovery is emerging, reading scores continue to fall. The...

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Reinventing Education - EP137: Planning as a Community Act

In this episode of Reinventing Education, Rob and Brendan explore teacher planning and collaborative planning in a counsellor-centred school. They discuss planning as a reflective process that emerges...

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Of course teachers can use AI to detect cheating | Opinion

Opinion piece by Barbara S. Held arguing that professors using AI detection methods to catch student cheating is ethical and necessary. Discusses "Trojan horse" techniques where hidden text misleads A...

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ChatGPT Atlas Makes Cheating in School Too Easy

Information raising awareness about cheating via browser-based apps, specifically highlighting how ChatGPT Atlas facilitates academic dishonesty in educational settings.

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How to cheat in exams using AI (and how to prevent it)

RM Assessment and Talview research report explores modern AI-powered cheating methods including wearables, smart devices, and AR glasses, whilst examining how Agentic AI proctoring technology can prev...

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Detection of AI-Generated Argumentative Essays

A study by Washington State University and Cambium Assessment examining the feasibility of developing models to detect AI-generated essays in K-12 assessments. The research addresses threats to test s...

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What will employee learning look like in 2026?

HR experts predict that employee learning will shift from content-first to skills-first approaches in 2026. Learning and development will become a business imperative rather than just a benefit, with ...

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Beyond the Black Box: Why AI Needs to Show Its Work

Article argues for transparency in AI-powered educational assessments, emphasising the need for explainable AI systems that show their work rather than operating as 'black boxes'. Discusses scientific...

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BESA Awards 2026 - Entry Categories

The BESA Awards 2026 recognises excellence in educational suppliers across 19 categories including curriculum resources, AI in education, sustainability, and leadership. Entry deadline is March 13th 2...

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TAO Community Edition - Open Source Assessment Platform

TAO Community Edition is a free open-source assessment platform that empowers institutions to build, deliver and manage digital assessments end-to-end. Built on AGPLv3 license, it offers complete cust...

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Assessment Design to Encourage AI Aware Learning

Webinar by Nerra Patel from University of Kent International College discussing how to integrate AI into assessment design whilst maintaining academic integrity. Covers structured writing tasks, AI-in...

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Bite-Sized Psychometrics: Standard Setting in Assessment

Educational video explaining standard setting methods for assessments, covering why scientific approaches are needed instead of arbitrary cut scores, various methods like Modified-Angoff and Bookmark,...

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Report on the NCCA Assessment of Live Remote Proctoring

The NCCA conducted a pilot assessment of live remote proctoring (LRP) with nine accredited certification programs to determine if NCCA Standards could be met using remote proctoring. The study found t...

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PISA 2025 Learning in the Digital World

The PISA 2025 assessment measures students' capacity for knowledge building and problem solving using computational tools, focusing on self-regulated learning and computational inquiry practices. Resu...

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National Assessments Regulation Annual Report 2025

Ofqual's annual report detailing regulatory oversight of national curriculum assessments including KS2 tests, reception baseline assessment, phonics screening check, and multiplication tables check. T...

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Long context Automated Essay Scoring with Language Models

Research study evaluating language models with architectural modifications to overcome transformer length limitations for automated essay scoring, using fine-tuned versions of XLNet, Longformer, Moder...

📰 Content National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME)

How Large-scale Assessments Have Informed Education Policy in Ireland

This IEA Compass Brief explores how data from large-scale assessments informed Ireland's National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy 2011–2020, examining priorities, target-setting, and monitoring. It ana...

📰 Content IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement)

Embracing the next frontier in assessment

Editorial discussing how artificial intelligence can transform medical education assessment, moving from traditional high-stakes testing to more holistic approaches that foster wellness, inclusivity, ...

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25 predictions about AI and edtech

Industry leaders and educators share 25 predictions for how AI will transform K-12 education in 2025, focusing on personalized learning, administrative efficiency, teacher support, and ethical AI inte...

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1EdTech AI-Generated Content Best Practices v1.0

Comprehensive best practices guide developed by 1EdTech Consortium for responsible use of generative AI in educational content creation, covering transparency, accountability, risk assessment, and com...

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UK accounting body to halt remote exams amid AI cheating

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will stop allowing students to take online exams from March due to rising AI-powered cheating. The world's largest accounting body with 260,00...

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Pretoria matric exam cheating scandal report due Monday

National Investigative Task Team to release preliminary report on matric exam cheating scandal involving 26 candidates from seven Pretoria schools who accessed leaked exam papers in English, Mathemati...

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Tests cut to reduce pressure on students

China's Ministry of Education has ordered major reductions in routine testing for primary and secondary students to curb excessive academic pressure, limiting written tests and requiring grade-based r...

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Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027

The National Audit Office warns that UK learner drivers face a 1.1 million test backlog from Covid-19, with average 22-week waits extending until November 2027. Third parties exploit the system, charg...

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Sambalpur airstrip turns exam hall for home guard test

Over 8,000 candidates appeared for home guard recruitment test at Jamadarpali airstrip in Sambalpur, Odisha. The open tarmac was used to accommodate the large number of applicants for 187 vacant posit...

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Punjab to Introduce Digital Exams for All Boards

The Punjab government has decided to introduce digital examination reforms across all provincial education boards. BISE Lahore will conduct training sessions for system analysts and programmers to imp...

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On-screen exams: Education Secretary writes to Ofqual

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson writes to Ofqual's Chief Regulator outlining factors to consider when determining the approach to regulating on-screen assessment in high stakes qualifications. ...

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Leveraging Bloom's Taxonomy in Test Development

A practical webinar discussing how Bloom's Taxonomy framework can help design assessments more effectively and write better items to drive validity in assessment. The session covers conceptualising qu...

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How AI Analyzes Online Exam Patterns

Explores how artificial intelligence transforms online examination systems by analyzing student behavior patterns, ensuring test integrity, and providing data-driven insights. The article covers AI's ...

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Exam cheating not unexpected when stakes so high

Opinion piece by Jonathan Jansen discussing the 2025 NSC exam paper leaks affecting mathematics, physical science and English home language papers. The article examines how high-stakes examinations cr...

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Education Insight: Who Helps Our Teachers Learn?

In this Education Insight episode, Dr. Al Solano, founder of the Continuous Learning Institute, explores how students can't grow if their teachers stop learning. The discussion covers challenges facul...

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Driving exam cheating devices seized

Local police in Huercal-Overa dismantled a cheating operation during driving theory exams, seizing electronic devices including micro-cameras, hidden earpieces, and Wi-Fi receivers used to transmit an...

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Assessment Newsletter: Read the December 2025 issue

Carthage College's December 2025 Assessment Newsletter explores direct and indirect measurements in assessment, demonstrating how combining different assessment measures provides a comprehensive view ...

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Are these AI prompts damaging your thinking skills?

MIT research shows people using ChatGPT for essays had reduced brain activity in cognitive processing networks. Studies suggest AI tools may diminish critical thinking and problem-solving skills when ...

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Are online exams the reason behind paper leaks in India?

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education suggests pen and paper examinations can prevent paper leaks in India, citing CBSE and UPSC exams as leak-proof examples. The committee criticised NTA's ha...

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AI Chatbot Performance in Civil Engineering Exams Analyzed

Research by Oblitas, Adeeb, and Cruz-Noguez examines AI chatbot performance on fundamental civil engineering exam questions, revealing significant variation in AI model proficiency and highlighting bo...

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Reflections on the complexity of assessment in action

A recent Psychology graduate reflects on her internship with The Assessment Network at Cambridge in 2025, sharing how working on projects like video series, member interviews, and attending conference...

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Purdue Open Online Courses | Computerized Adaptive Testing

A comprehensive educational playlist featuring Professor Hua-Hua Chang from Purdue University exploring computerized adaptive testing (CAT). The series covers CAT design fundamentals, sequential analy...

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End-Point Assessment Reform: A Report to the Gatsby Foundation

This report examines England's apprenticeship end-point assessment system and proposed 2025 reforms. It explores current system effectiveness, identifies problems the reforms aim to address, and analy...

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Apprenticeship Assessment Reform

Taylor Educational Consulting analyses the new Requirements and Guidance for Apprenticeship Assessment, examining the shift from single end-point assessments to flexible, distributed assessment models...

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(413) Inside Higher Ed Soft on Cheating. Again.

Derek Newton critiques Inside Higher Ed's coverage of AI in education, arguing the publication consistently downplays academic integrity concerns and promotes fatalistic attitudes toward AI cheating r...

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TeamCo Round Up

TEAMCo reflects on 2025 achievements including opening a new Birmingham test centre, strengthening partnerships with awarding organisations and professional bodies, scaling operations to deliver more ...

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Requirements and guidance for apprenticeship assessment

UK government guidance outlining new apprenticeship assessment principles and requirements. Introduces assessment outcomes, performance descriptors, and flexible assessment approaches to create a more...

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Why equitable assessment matters in a digital world

Dr. Claudia Rademaker from Dugga Digital Assessment explores how equitable assessment must evolve alongside digital learning. The blog discusses challenges with traditional assessment methods and high...

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The Exam Man - JCQ with baubles on

A special Christmas episode of The Exam Man featuring Margaret Farragher, Chief Executive Officer of JCQ. John and Sophie explore Margaret's journey through the exam world, the importance of feedback ...

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MATRIC EXAM CHEATING REPORTED IN PRETORIA

Heart FM reports on a matric exam cheating scandal detected in Pretoria this month. Learners implicated in the National Senior Certificate Exam breach could face hefty sanctions, with an investigation...

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College costs grew 3.6% in fiscal 2025, HEPI shows

The Higher Education Price Index found college operating costs increased 3.6% in fiscal 2025, with faculty salaries rising 4.3% - the highest rate since tracking began in 1998. Administrative salaries...

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Why Students Cheat (and what we can do about it)

Michael Hernandez explores why students cheat in the age of AI, arguing it's not a moral failing but systematic issues. He advocates for reframing cheating as "cutting corners" and emphasises authenti...

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Uncheatable Assessments - Online Course for Educators

Self-paced online course by Michael Hernandez teaching educators how to design authentic, cheat-resistant assessments that foster academic integrity in the age of AI. Includes 25 years of classroom ex...

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This isn't About Cheating, but a Loss of Dominance

Educational blog post by Gary Stager arguing that AI anxiety in schools stems from teachers' fear of losing control rather than genuine concerns about cheating. Advocates for embracing AI as a creativ...

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Test Community.Network GPT

A custom ChatGPT assistant created by Timothy Burnett that provides instant answers about assessment, testing, and AI topics, drawing information directly from the Test Community Network to help users...

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Research & Practice in Assessment Journal

An online academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discussion between researchers and practitioners in student learning outcomes assessment in higher education, featuring peer-reviewed resear...

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Four things we learnt from government data this week

Schools Week analysis of government data releases reveals key findings: two-thirds of children affected by sexual exploitation were persistently absent, exam malpractice cases increased among staff, S...

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EdTech RM plc posts huge profit increase

Oxfordshire-based RM plc, a global educational technology and assessment solution provider, reported a 34% increase in annual operating profit to £11.5 million. The growth is driven by their Assessmen...

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Digital exams are part of the future

AQA CEO Colin Hughes supports Ofqual's consultation on introducing digital exams, stating they will improve students' digital skills, environmental impact, and accessibility. He advocates for a measur...

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QMUL Online Exams: A Student's Perspective

Frankie, a Biomedical Sciences student at QMUL, shares her experience of taking QMplus exams and how the university prepared her for success with online assessment technology.

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Over 1 Million Digital Badges on Offer in the U.S.

A new report from Credential Engine reveals that 1.8 million credentials are now available in the US, with over 1 million being digital badges. The report shows badges and certificates dominate the cr...

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Beware the Smart Use Divide in AI

Analysis warns against allowing AI adoption to differ between high-poverty and affluent schools. The "smart use divide" could worsen educational inequalities as less-resourced schools may implement AI...

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Vibe Coding - LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education

AI is evolving beyond chatbots to agentic AI systems that support learners in new ways. Jerri and Jamie interview Darren Coxon, a trailblazer in agentic AI, discussing how AI can enhance learning and ...

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Education Insight - The Rise of the ANDer Student

Dr. Mark David Milliron, President and CEO of National University, discusses the ANDers Movement - students who are working adults, parents, service members, and lifelong learners. The episode explore...

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Critical of NTA, panel says return to pen-paper tests

A parliamentary standing committee has criticised the National Testing Agency's handling of entrance examinations in 2024, citing repeated delays, paper leaks, and errors. The committee recommends ret...

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Beyond Easy Answers: How AI Can Deepen Learning

EdSurge explores how educators are using AI to deepen learning rather than provide shortcuts. Features insights from ISTE+ASCD's GenerationAI Communities of Practice, highlighting practical classroom ...

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The Edtech Podcast #298 - SAUDI LEARN

This episode from The Edtech Podcast explores innovative AI applications in mental health and finance from Saudi Learn. Featured projects include voice recognition technology for detecting emotional p...

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The AI Marking Spectrum: A Conversation with Excelsoft

A webinar exploring the spectrum of AI technologies in assessment marking, from rules-based systems to large language models. Features experts Tim Burnett, Adarsh Sudhindra, and Vishwanath Subbanna di...

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Jharkhand SSC CGL candidate held for high-tech exam cheating

Police in Jharkhand arrested a candidate from Patna for using remotely controlled computer technology to cheat in the SSC CGL examination. The candidate collaborated with a syndicate that promised exa...

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Is it Possible to Make Learning as Addictive as TikTok?

EdSurge explores whether educational content can be made as engaging as TikTok through dopamine-driven design, examining the neuroscience behind social media addiction and questioning if addictive lea...

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ChatEDU: AI in Education - Vibe Coding from New Zealand | Ep. 87

In this ChatEDU episode, host Matt Mervis is joined by Yaaron Overeem, a New Zealand school principal, discussing AI literacy, cultural preservation, and "vibe coding". They explore AI career pathways...

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AI and education: why human connection and care are key

Akshay Saxena of Avanti Fellows argues that caregiving and safety are more crucial for educational success than content and technology. AI can support this human-centric model by freeing up teachers' ...

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A New Era: Has Online Proctoring Reached Its 4th Generation?

Explores the evolution of online proctoring from human observation to AI-driven contextual analytics, examining how 4th generation systems use agentic reasoning to detect cognitive assistance and coor...

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Updates from our AI assessment projects

No More Marking shares three key findings from their AI assessment projects, including how AI comparative judgement delivers similar results to human assessment but faster, performs better at comparat...

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Time of Assessment: When Should Students Be Assessed?

Research from the Economic Journal shows student performance follows an inverse U-shaped pattern throughout the day, peaking at 1:30 p.m. and declining by late afternoon. The study also found seasonal...

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Technology in Schools Survey: 2024 to 2025

A comprehensive government research report exploring strategic planning, current and future use of technology, infrastructure, staff capability, and barriers to adoption in UK schools. The 237-page su...

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Feedback Aide: the only embeddable agentic AI grading solution

Learnosity's Feedback Aide is an award-winning, API-first AI grading engine that provides enterprise-grade automated grading with agentic capabilities, multi-pass scoring, citation verification, and c...

📰 Content The e-Assessment Association

Experience RM Echo with 1,000 credits – on us

RM Assessment has launched RM Echo to Public Beta, a new software tool that allows users to add high volumes of written content and run analyses for plagiarism, collusion detection, and content evalua...

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Assessment Product Manager

AQA seeks an Assessment Product Manager to lead development of innovative assessment products beyond traditional 14-18 education. The role involves managing products from ideation to launch, ensuring ...

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409: LMS Says It Cannot Help You Stop AI Agents

Newsletter discussing how LMS providers like Anthology (Blackboard) admit they cannot detect or stop AI agents from completing online courses and assessments automatically. Also covers academic integr...

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Accountants and AI – PQ Webinar recording now available

Industry leaders explore how AI is transforming accounting profession and professional testing. Panel discussion features experts from ICAS, IFA, Eintech/Rogo, and Kaplan discussing AI adoption, oppor...

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MRCGP assessment pass mark too low, academics tell GMC

Leading psychometricians have formally complained to the GMC about flawed statistical analysis in the MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment, claiming around 150 extra candidates qualify as GPs annua...

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Edufuturists #320 Futures Readiness with Alex Zarifeh

In this episode, Alex Zarifeh, founder of ATLP Futures Readiness, discusses helping young people and adults navigate the AI Revolution. The conversation explores profound societal changes brought by t...

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Australia's controversial education reforms clear Senate

Australia's Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025 has cleared the Senate with amendments on the final sitting day. The reforms aim to strengthen quality and integrit...

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Assessing Students When AI Has All the Answers

Education Week sponsored content exploring how educators can assess student learning authentically when AI tools can instantly provide answers to assignments, featuring strategies for ethical AI use a...

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2026 CBT rollout on track, says WAEC

WAEC confirms its plan for fully computer-based WASSCE in 2026 remains on track, assuring no candidate will travel more than 2km to examination centres. The council addresses concerns about digital tr...

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National Examinations Roundtable 2025 Report Published

The e-Assessment Association published a report from their second National Examinations Roundtable held on 9 June 2025. The event brought together senior representatives from national examination boar...

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Explain IT - Unlocking AI with the power of Private Cloud

This episode explores Private Cloud AI as a solution to the 88% failure rate of AI pilots reaching production. Host Helen Gidney from Softcat discusses with HPE experts Nigel Horsell and James Brooks,...

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Education Week - K-12 Education News and Information

Education Week is a leading source of K-12 education news, providing comprehensive coverage of teaching, learning, policy, technology, and leadership topics for educators, administrators, and policyma...

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29 cases of exam cheating in three years

Fiji's Ministry of Education reports declining exam cheating cases in Year 12 external examinations over three years, with 20 cases in 2022, 3 in 2023, and 6 in 2024, totalling 29 resolved cases.

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Automated Item Generation with Recurrent Neural Networks

Research paper exploring deep learning approaches for automated test item generation using recurrent neural networks, presenting an alternative to traditional human-written assessment items by impleme...

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WAEC Shifts full CBT Exams to 2027

WAEC has postponed the full implementation of computer-based testing for Senior School Certificate Examinations from 2026 to 2027. The 2026 May/June WASSCE will serve as a pilot test, offering student...

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Teen dies by suicide after exam cheating incident

A 17-year-old matric pupil, Libone Yaka, died by suicide after being caught cheating in a physical science exam at Byletts Combined School near East London. He was the only one of four pupils to admit...

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Navigating the intersection of AI and academic integrity

An opinion piece examining the challenges of AI detection in academia at UC San Diego, featuring personal accounts from students falsely accused of using AI in their coursework and highlighting the la...

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Edufuturists #319 Endless Learning with Matt Dalio

In this Edufuturists podcast episode, hosts Ben and Steve chat with Matt Dalio from Endless Studios about urgent educational reform needed to prepare youth for a rapidly changing workforce. They explo...

🎙️ Podcast Edufuturists

Passau study shows: AI passes as second corrector in exams

University of Passau researchers tested OpenAI's GPT-4 against human examiners in marking economics exam answers. The AI performed comparably to humans in ranking responses but was slightly more gener...

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Countdown to Exams: Are we ready?

Queen Mary University of London explores how organising online exams requires rethinking the entire exam experience beyond simply transferring traditional assessments to digital format, focusing on su...

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A Great New Podcast on the Intersection of AI and Education

Q&A with longtime higher education journalist Jeff Young about his Learning Curve podcast, which explores the intersection of AI and higher education. Young discusses insights from eight episodes, inc...

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Restarting the Education Reform Conversation

Interview between Frederick Hess and Mike Petrilli discussing the launch of SCHOOLED Substack newsletter aimed at restarting bipartisan education reform conversations. Covers topics like accountabilit...

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Reps seek suspension of WAEC CBT exams until 2030

Nigerian House of Representatives urges suspension of WAEC's planned Computer-Based Testing for 2026 school examinations, citing inadequate infrastructure and manpower in rural schools. Lawmakers reco...

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KEATH.ai

Interview with Chris Trace, chief academic officer at KEATH.ai, discussing his role in AI education innovation, work with TuLIP charity creating the 'IELTS of AI' - a global benchmark for AI competenc...

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Edufuturists #318 How Do They Do It with Mark & Zoe Enser

In this episode, hosts engage with husband and wife guests Mark and Zoe Enser about their experiences in education, school challenges, and their new book 'How Do They Do It? What Can We Learn From Ama...

🎙️ Podcast Edufuturists

Education Insight - Reimagining Math Education in America

In this episode, host interviews Latrenda Knighten, President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), exploring math education in America. With over 30 years' experience, Knighten d...

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AI and the Future of Pedagogy

This white paper by Dr Tom Chatfield explores how education can respond to AI's rise, arguing technology should enhance rather than undermine critical thinking skills. It provides practical guidance f...

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AI and the Future of Learning

Google's comprehensive report explores how AI can transform education by personalizing learning, supporting teachers, and making knowledge more accessible. The document examines both opportunities lik...

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Using Keystroke Dynamics to Detect Nonoriginal Text

Research from ETS examining keystroke analysis to distinguish between writers composing original text versus copying non-original texts. The study addresses plagiarism detection in the age of AI-gener...

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Personalizing Assessment: Dream or Nightmare?

Randy E. Bennett from Educational Testing Service explores the concept of personalised assessment as an alternative to standardisation in educational measurement. The article examines both the potenti...

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Jump-Starting Item Parameters for Adaptive Language Tests

Research paper presenting a multi-task generalized linear model with BERT features to estimate test item difficulties for adaptive language assessments. The method rapidly improves difficulty estimate...

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AI to set minimum attendance targets for all schools

Government announces AI-powered system to set individual minimum attendance targets for all schools in England. Schools failing to meet targets will receive support through RISE teams, not Ofsted invo...

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A New Era: Has Online Proctoring Reached Its 4th Generation?

An exploration of the evolution of online proctoring technology, examining whether the field has reached its fourth generation of development with new technological advances and capabilities in remote...

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What impact are AI chatbots having on writing skills?

University researchers examine the impact of AI chatbots on student writing skills, finding both benefits and concerns. While chatbots can act as coaches providing feedback, students may hand over cri...

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Takedown #71: Take my Exam (11/10/25)

Joseph Thibault exposes "Take My Exam" service advertising on Meta platforms, offering certified professionals to help students cheat on GED and professional exams like real estate and nursing TEAS. T...

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Ofqual won't publish modelling on 10% exam time cut

Ofqual refuses to publish detailed modelling that informed the Francis review's policy to reduce GCSE exam time by 10%. The regulator advised the reduction was feasible with current content levels, bu...

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MagicSchool's founder on the potential and perils of AI

Interview with Adeel Khan, founder of MagicSchool AI, discussing how artificial intelligence can help teachers with tasks like drafting IEPs and providing student feedback, while addressing concerns a...

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European Approach to Artificial Intelligence

The EU's comprehensive approach to artificial intelligence centres on excellence and trust, aiming to boost research and industrial capacity while ensuring safety and fundamental rights. The strategy ...

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Edufuturists #317 The Firefly Effect with Russell Cailey

Russell Cailey joins the Edufuturists podcast to discuss education reform, sharing his journey from disengaged student to passionate educator. The conversation explores human connection in learning, t...

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Education Insight - Preparing Students for the Future of Work

Host Lacey Kendall interviews Dr. Ian O. Williamson, Dean of UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business, about preparing students for the evolving job market. They discuss the importance of human skills...

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e-Assessment Awards 2026 Open for Submissions

The e-Assessment Awards 2026 celebrate innovation in digital assessment across multiple categories including AI in assessment, educational programmes, and practitioner awards. The awards honour educat...

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Colleges Are Running Out of Time on Digital Accessibility

New federal rules require all college web content to be accessible by spring 2026. Most institutions are far from ready, facing serious compliance challenges with thousands of webpages, course materia...

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Chief Executive Officer - Certsure / NICEIC

Certsure seeks an exceptional CEO to lead transformation of the UK's largest electrical certification body. The role involves modernising systems, driving digital innovation, and leading 350 staff thr...

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How K-12 leaders can tackle the 'digital use divide'

A SETDA report reveals that while K-12 schools have closed device access gaps, a 'digital use divide' persists due to inadequate teacher professional development in technology integration. The report ...

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AI Tools Are Transforming CIH and CSP Exam Preparation

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising professional certification exam preparation for Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) candidates. AI-enabled tools off...

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Pedagogy, Andragogy, & Heutagogy

Educational resource from University of Illinois Springfield comparing three learning approaches: pedagogy (teaching children), andragogy (facilitating adult learning), and heutagogy (managing self-di...

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Evaluating Your Remote Proctoring Provider: What's at Stake

Internet Testing Systems discusses critical capabilities for evaluating remote proctoring providers, highlighting security gaps and sophisticated cheating methods. The article presents a comprehensive...

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Why university students top in exam cheating syndicate

University students are masterminding online exam scam syndicates, swindling Kenyans seeking academic shortcuts. Since 2023, DCI has arrested 11 students connected to social media fraud rings promisin...

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UNEB arrests 8 over exam cheating

Uganda National Examinations Board arrests eight individuals for exam cheating violations, highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain examination integrity and prevent academic fraud in the country's ed...

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The test for U.S. citizenship is about to get harder

The Trump administration is making the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, requiring applicants to answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly instead of 6 out of 10. The new test includes 128 possible ...

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Edufuturists - Edufuturists #316 The Big Review Part 11

This episode reviews recent episodes and lessons learned, exploring young people's readiness for change versus scepticism about future developments. Hosts Ben and Steve discuss education reform with h...

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Education Matters - EP 262 North Carolina After 3 PM

This Education Matters podcast episode explores North Carolina's after-school programs and educational initiatives. The episode discusses the state's approach to extended learning opportunities and co...

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Cheating in 2025: AI and Non-AI Methods

Comprehensive guide detailing modern cheating methods in assessments, covering both AI-enabled techniques like digital deepfakes and hidden cameras, and traditional non-AI methods including proxy test...

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Xenxo S-Ring - The World's Smartest Smart Wearable

Revolutionary smart ring featuring Bluetooth calls, file storage, music control, NFC payments, and 12 applications in one compact wearable device. Successfully crowdfunded with 2,849 backers raising $...

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Sponsor the 2026 India-ATP Conference

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 India-ATP Conference taking place on 9th January 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Offers brand exposure with key decision-makers in education, assessment...

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Neuralink — Pioneering Brain Computer Interfaces

Neuralink develops brain-computer interfaces to restore autonomy for those with unmet medical needs. Their technology translates neural signals into actions, enabling people to control computers and r...

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Augmented Reality Contact Lens

A hands-on demonstration and review of Mojo Lens, an innovative augmented reality contact lens prototype featuring an embedded AR display. The video explores the cutting-edge technology and potential ...

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AI is uncannily good at judging writing

No More Marking reports breakthrough results using AI for comparative judgement in writing assessment. Their latest study of 70,000 student essays from 177 UK schools shows 83% agreement between AI an...

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24kupi - Exam Assistance Products Store

Online marketplace selling electronic devices marketed to help students pass exams, including hidden cameras, calculators with secret features, wireless earpieces, and invisible watches with 1-year wa...

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The Future of School Accountability Isn't More Testing

Survey of 200 innovative school leaders reveals only 29% find accountability data helpful for improving student outcomes, with half saying testing hinders innovation. Leaders prefer less testing, not ...

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EXAMINATION: Need of a rethink

An opinion piece by Dr. Mushtaq Rather examining the need to rethink traditional examination systems in education. The article discusses the negative impacts of exam-focused education, including stude...

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Exam Feedback - October 4, 2025 SAT Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of the October 4, 2025 SAT administration revealing widespread student reports of exceptional difficulty, particularly in Module 2 sections. Students described the exam as signi...

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Three strategies to close the exam feedback gap

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Oral Exams and 'MTV Unplugged'

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Free guide to the RFP process

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Complete the eAA AI in Assessment Survey

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ChatEDU: AI in Education - Signing Off of ChatGPT | Ep. 81

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Automated Question Paper Generator Using LLM

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AI Question Generation: The Risks and Alternatives

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AI Proctoring: Academic Integrity vs. Student Rights

Academic paper examining ethical and legal concerns of AI proctoring services in education, particularly K-12 settings. Discusses privacy invasion, bias issues, and proposes a two-pronged regulatory a...

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Advancing Education: Evolving Assessments with AI

UNESCO MGIEP explores how artificial intelligence can transform educational assessment practices, addressing challenges in measuring complex cognitive skills needed for solving wicked problems like cl...

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Appreciating and Supporting Neurodiversity - Final Report

Research report examining neurodiversity in New Zealand, highlighting that 15-20% of the population is neurodiverse. The report explores barriers faced by neurodiverse individuals, particularly Māori ...

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Peas & Carrots Final Episode

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Tim Burnett demonstrates how AI-powered "Vibe Coding" tools like Replit and Lovable can create cheating applications for online proctored assessments in minutes. The article explores security vulnerab...

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Massachusetts Graduation Council mulls end-of-course tests

Massachusetts state leaders are recommending end-of-course state-administered tests for high schoolers to replace the overturned MCAS graduation requirement. The proposal has sparked debate, with some...

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Edufuturists #314 Words Really Matter with Sofia Fenichell

In this episode, hosts Ben and Steve are joined by Sofia Fenichell, founder of Study Hall AI. The conversation explores Sofia's entrepreneurial journey in education, her passion for improving literacy...

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The future of AI is already written

Mechanize argues that technological progress follows predetermined paths due to physical constraints and economic incentives. The authors contend that full automation of human jobs through AI is inevi...

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The Ethics of Using Generative AI in Awarding and Assessment

Taylor Educational Consulting explores ethical considerations for using generative AI in qualification design and assessment development. The article covers legal compliance, copyright issues, GDPR re...

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Post-16 education and skills white paper

UK government white paper outlining reforms to post-16 education and skills system in England to meet economic needs, close skills gaps, and support growth. Aimed at education providers, authorities, ...

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Government Technology Focus is a UK-based platform dedicated to digital inclusion in local government, featuring webinars, expert discussions, and solutions for public sector digital transformation ch...

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City & Guilds sold to 'secure its future'

City & Guilds, one of the UK's oldest technical education organisations, is being sold by its parent charity to Greek-owned PeopleCert for an undisclosed sum. The 150-year-old awarding and assessment ...

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AI and the Future of Universities - HEPI Report 193

A new collection of essays examining how AI is transforming higher education, featuring contributions from leading voices including Google's Vinton Cerf and Southampton's Dame Wendy Hall. The report c...

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A Textured View: How Stories Are The Currency of Badging

Explores how AI is transforming education by requiring learners to document and curate their experiences as evidence. Discusses technologies that help students capture, reflect on, and share their lea...

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Grounding Assessment in the Service of Learning

Explores transforming American education assessment from a ranking tool to one that serves learning. Discusses design principles, learning sciences, and AI technology to create more authentic, cultura...

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Classic Learning Test's Challenge to the Testing Monopoly

EdChoice discusses how Classic Learning Test (CLT) is challenging the SAT and ACT monopoly by offering an alternative college entrance exam rooted in Western liberal arts tradition. Founded in 2015, C...

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Assessment Terminology 101

A comprehensive glossary of 101 essential assessment terms designed to support educational professionals in developing assessment literacy. Covers key concepts from aggregation and validity to standar...

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Accountants and AI – PQ Webinar recording now available

A roundtable discussion hosted by PQ Magazine with Rogo exploring how AI is transforming the accounting profession and professional testing. Features industry leaders discussing AI adoption, opportuni...

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2025 State of Credentialing Report

Accredible's comprehensive research report examining how employers use digital credentials in hiring, featuring insights from 502 HR leaders and 175 education leaders. The report reveals that 91% of e...

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4 Ways to Better Grade Team Projects

Inside Higher Ed opinion piece by Lauren Vicker and Tim Franz offering four strategies for effectively grading team projects in higher education. The authors argue that simply grading final outputs is...

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Students need to pay more for SSLC exams

Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced a 5% annual increase in SSLC examination fees for 2025-26. First-time regular and private students will now pay Rs 710 (up from ...

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Scholarship Application for Innovations in Testing 2026

The Certification/Licensure (C/L) Scholarship provides complimentary registration to ATP’s 2026 Innovations in Testing Conference for professionals, students, and practitioners committed to advancing ...

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RM PLC - Proposed Placing to raise approximately £13.5m

RM plc, a leading global EdTech company, announces a proposed placing to raise £13.5 million through issuing new ordinary shares at 95 pence each. The proceeds will fund separation work for non-core a...

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Research on Standards in GCSEs in Wales

Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment research project exploring GCSE standard setting approaches in Wales. The project investigates communication gaps between public and industry inside...

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Key stage 2 teacher assessment guidance 2026

Comprehensive guidance from the Standards and Testing Agency for schools and local authorities on statutory requirements for Key Stage 2 teacher assessment, including frameworks for English writing an...

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GCSE exams hit by February cyberattack

A cyberattack in February affected GCSE exam papers from AQA and Pearson exam boards. Ofqual worked with the National Cyber Security Centre to ensure no impact on students' exams. Contingency plans we...

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CIOT/ATT partner with TestReach to enhance exam experience

The Chartered Institute of Taxation and Association of Taxation Technicians have partnered with TestReach to modernise their exam delivery system from 2026, improving the candidate experience for CTA,...

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CGBSE holds workshop to align exams with NEP

The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE), in collaboration with NCERT New Delhi, organised a two-day state-level training workshop for question paper setters and moderators to align exami...

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Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Working Futures argues that authentic assessment requiring learners to apply knowledge in realistic contexts is essential in the AI era. The paper presents case studies from McDonald's and MyState Gro...

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AI debuts in evaluation for HS, CISCE papers

West Bengal Higher Secondary Council and CISCE introduce AI-powered evaluation systems for OMR-based and computer-based tests. The AI tools help minimise OMR rejection rates and evaluate answers more ...

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A-ATP Conference 2025 - Full Program Released

The Asia Association of Test Publishers (A-ATP) Conference 2025 features engaging sessions on AI in assessment, educational technology, and innovative testing strategies. The three-day event includes ...

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Why Anthology Unraveled

Education technology company Anthology Inc. has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $1 billion in debt. The company, which acquired Blackboard in 2021 as part of its plan to become "the most comp...

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WAEC intensifies transition to computer-based exams in 2026

WAEC prepares for full implementation of Computer-Based WASSCE for school candidates in May/June 2026, conducting nationwide sensitisation campaigns across Lagos to educate stakeholders about the digi...

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The Skills Imperative 2035

NFER leads a five-year strategic research partnership funded by the Nuffield Foundation examining how jobs and skills requirements will change by 2035, focusing on essential employment skills needed f...

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The 'Seasoned' Teen Hacker Behind the PowerSchool Breach

Massachusetts teenager Matthew Lane, a seasoned cybercriminal since 2021, pleaded guilty to hacking PowerSchool in a $3 million extortion scheme. Federal prosecutors reveal his pattern of targeting ed...

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Texas to overhaul STAAR, launch 3 new exams in 2027

Texas will replace the STAAR standardised test with three shorter exams beginning in fall 2027. Students will take tests at the beginning, middle, and end of each school year, with results available w...

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M-A Adapts to New Digital AP Testing Format

The College Board has accelerated its transition to digital AP testing with 16 digital exams in May 2025. Students and teachers at M-A are adapting to the new format using the Bluebook application, ex...

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Centre operator arrested in JSSC-CGL exam cheating case

Centre operator of JSSC-CGL examination arrested for conniving with cheating gang that hacked computer servers during September 26 exam in Dhanbad. Police also arrested server manager and are searchin...

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Keeping English language testing relevant in the AI era

Trinity College London discusses how ISE Digital assessment goes beyond proficiency testing to evaluate critical thinking, presentation skills, and digital communication competencies that AI cannot re...

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Advancing Assessment in the Service of Learning

A comprehensive exploration of transforming assessment from static measurement to dynamic learning catalyst. The article introduces the free Handbook for Assessment in the Service of Learning, advocat...

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The One Smart AI Pen

AI-powered smart pen featuring ChatGPT integration, real-time translation, voice control, and digital note-taking capabilities. Successfully funded on Kickstarter with 295 backers raising $19,265 from...

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Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

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The Atomic Human with Neil Lawrence

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Test Community Network - Debate - Paper V Digital Delivery

This debate examines whether assessment organisations should rapidly transition to fully digital delivery or maintain paper-based approaches. Key arguments include AI security threats, accessibility b...

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Debate - Online Proctoring

A debate examining whether the increasing complexity of remote online proctoring technology is necessary for assessment integrity or represents an unsustainable arms race that sacrifices candidate pri...

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Debate - Digital vs. Paper Assessment Delivery

A comprehensive debate examining whether assessment organisations should rapidly transition to fully digital delivery or maintain paper-based approaches, featuring arguments about security, accessibil...

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AI in Marking & Feedback Platform SWOT Analysis

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Blackboard's Parent Company Anthology Files for Bankruptcy

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A curated collection of market-leading assessment platforms designed for high-stakes professional testing, featuring both self-service certification platforms and full-service solutions with dedicated...

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AI questions to be trialled in SATs moderator tests

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Year 8 reading test plan splits teachers and heads

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The Edtech Podcast #287 – New Beginnings and a New Host

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SEAB-link Issue 3 2025: Editor's Note

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Revealed: V Levels incoming as axe looms for BTECs

The UK government is developing new V Level qualifications as a third route alongside A-levels and T Levels. These sector-specific qualifications aim to fill the gap left by the planned removal of BTE...

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Exams Without Fear: AI's Role in Fair, Credible Testing

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CISSP Exam Goes Online

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BISAS: A Milestone for Multilingual Survey Research

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7 Essential Steps to Restart Your AI Roadmap This October

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The Future of Testing: AI-Powered Assessments for Everyone

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EdTech Innovation: Speed Meets Responsibility

European EdTech Alliance briefing covering EU Commission President von der Leyen's 2025 State of Union address highlighting innovation and startups, Sana's $1.1B acquisition by Workday as Europe's nex...

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Scrap the SPAG Exam - Love Learning English Instead

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No Simple Answers for Kids and Screens

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Ethical and Environmental AI in Assessment Webinar

A comprehensive webinar exploring ethical foundations and environmental impacts of AI in educational assessment, covering fairness, transparency, accountability, and sustainability considerations for ...

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Kentucky will replace the ACT with the SAT as the official college entrance exam for high school juniors beginning in 2026. The Kentucky Department of Education made this change after their ACT contra...

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Commercial Director | Kaplan Assessments

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The UK government plans to introduce mandatory reading tests for year 8 pupils from 2028-29 to address concerns about poorer children disengaging in early secondary school years. The test would be adm...

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Employers Value Postsecondary Credentials, Durable Skills

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The Edtech Podcast #287 – New Beginnings and a New Host

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MORE STUDENTS OPT FOR ONLINE EXAMS WITH ACCA

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AQA seeks a Director of EdTech Partnerships to lead strategic engagement with the EdTech sector, develop commercial partnerships and acquisitions, and drive digital innovation in assessment and educat...

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Digital dementia: Are we outsourcing our thinking to AI?

Article explores concerns about over-reliance on AI tools leading to cognitive decline, particularly in students. Discusses how excessive dependence on AI for thinking may weaken critical thinking ski...

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Article examines whether digital exams can replicate the integrity of traditional face-to-face examinations, exploring technological solutions like AI proctoring, secure browsers, and identity verific...

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Certifications have become vital in demonstrating job readiness in today's dynamic workforce. Unlike static degrees, they validate current skills and adaptability, especially as AI reshapes job roles....

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Is AI Good for Students? Here’s Why Many Educators Doubt It

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being utilised by educators, though its role in classrooms is debated. AI chatbots can significantly reduce teachers' workloads but may hinder students' learnin...

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GI Bill Pays for Tests - Military.com

Military.com offers a comprehensive overview of how veterans can utilise their GI Bill benefits to cover the costs of nationally approved tests, including the SAT, LSAT, GRE, and more. The Department ...

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38 Schools Caught Cheating in 2025 NECO

The National Examinations Council (NECO) disclosed that 38 schools were involved in cheating during the 2025 SSCE, yet described the exam as highly successful. Approximately 60.26% of candidates achie...

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AI Adoption Playbook for UK Awarding Organisations

The "AI Adoption Playbook for UK Awarding Organisations" offers invaluable guidance for responsibly integrating AI into educational assessments. Featuring 37 practical strategies and expert advice, it...

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What is the Spearman-Brown Formula? - Psychometric analytics

The Spearman-Brown formula is a psychometric method for evaluating test reliability by correcting split-half reliability estimates to account for full-length tests. It addresses the underestimation is...

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An educational article explaining RIASEC assessment, a personality-based career interest tool based on John Holland's theory. The assessment measures six personality factors (Realistic, Investigative,...

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Comprehensive guide explaining psychometrics as the science of educational and psychological assessment, covering key theories like classical test theory and item response theory, applications in cert...

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Assessment Systems Corporation explains automated essay scoring (AES), a machine learning application in psychometrics. The article covers the three-step process: establishing datasets, determining fe...

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Assessment-based certificates (ABCs) are focused credentials smaller than certifications or degrees, providing formal recognition of specific skills after structured learning and examination. They val...

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An educational article explaining z-scores, their calculation, and application in assessment. Covers how z-scores measure distance from the mean in standard deviation units, their use in scaled scorin...

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A testlet is a group of test items delivered together in educational assessment, either sharing a common stimulus like a reading passage or grouped for operational purposes. This approach provides mor...

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What is a T score in Assessment?

An educational article explaining T-scores as a standardized scale with mean 50 and standard deviation 10, used in psychometrics to convert test scores into more digestible, positive numbers ranging t...

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Educational article explaining what rubrics are and how they convert unstructured assessment responses into structured data for psychometric analysis. Covers rubric examples, scoring methods, and impl...

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What ChatGPT brings us for item writing

Assessment expert Laila Issayeva explores ChatGPT's capabilities and limitations for educational item writing, examining its strengths in reducing development time and weaknesses in mathematical accur...

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Test blueprints and specifications are formalized designs of assessments that define content domains, item distribution, and operational guidelines. Essential for validity documentation and directing ...

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Technology-enhanced items are digital assessment questions that leverage technology to improve interaction beyond traditional paper-based formats. They aim to increase reliability, validity, and fidel...

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Cognitive diagnostic models (CDMs) are psychometric frameworks that provide detailed profiles of examinee skill mastery rather than single scores. They use latent class theory to identify specific str...

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Time Limits in Assessment

An educational article exploring time limits in assessment, covering power vs speeded vs timed tests, factors for determining time limits, accommodations for test-takers with disabilities, and differe...

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Educational article explaining three critical standard errors in assessment and psychometrics: standard error of the mean (for sample averages), standard error of measurement (for individual test scor...

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The problem with standardized testing - campustimes.org

Campus Times, serving the University of Rochester community since 1873, offers a diverse range of content, including news, features, data, culture, sports, opinions, and humour. The publication provid...

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Assessment Systems provides comprehensive guidance on improving test security in remote proctored exams. The article covers seven types of cheating methods including impersonation, old-school tricks, ...

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In "Teaching in the Age of AI," Nana Lee explores how educators can adapt pedagogical methods to integrate AI tools while maintaining a focus on personalized learning. By employing strategies like gen...

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Educational article explaining the differences between summative and formative assessment methods. Summative assessment evaluates learning at the end of instruction, whilst formative assessment provid...

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Speeded Test vs Power Test

Educational article explaining the differences between speeded and power tests in psychometric assessment. Speeded tests focus on response speed with time constraints, whilst power tests evaluate know...

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Setting a Cutscore to Item Response Theory

A comprehensive guide explaining how to set cutscores on tests scored with Item Response Theory (IRT), covering both direct IRT methods like Bookmark and classical test theory conversion methods using...

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Question and Test Interoperability (QTI)

QTI is a set of XML-based standards that facilitate the exchange of assessment content between different educational platforms and testing systems, enabling seamless migration of test questions and as...

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Proxy Test Takers: What are they, and how do we prevent them?

Assessment Systems explores proxy test taking fraud where someone impersonates a legitimate candidate to sit for an exam. The article explains prevention methods including biometric authentication, li...

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Multistage testing (MST) is a computerized adaptive testing approach that personalizes exams by delivering blocks of items rather than individual questions, making tests shorter and more accurate whil...

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Multidimensional Item Response Theory

An educational article explaining Multidimensional Item Response Theory (MIRT), which extends unidimensional IRT to model multiple latent traits simultaneously. Covers compensatory and non-compensator...

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Modified-Angoff Method Study

A comprehensive guide to conducting Modified-Angoff studies, the most common method for setting defensible cutscores on certification and licensure exams. Covers the 7-step process from preparing SME ...

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Microcredentials: Modernizing workforce development

Microcredentials are short, focused educational programs offering specific skills training as an alternative to traditional degrees. They provide flexible, cost-effective workforce development for lea...

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Making Project-Based Learning Accessible for Everyone

Cult of Pedagogy offers insightful resources and strategies to make project-based learning (PBL) accessible to all students. By addressing challenges such as cognitive load and differentiation, and ut...

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Machine Learning in Psychometrics: Old News?

An article exploring how machine learning techniques have been used in psychometrics for decades, covering dimensionality reduction, classification, anomaly detection, and IRT. The author argues that ...

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LOOK: Last day of 2025 Bar Exams - Inquirer.net

Aspiring lawyers completed the 2025 Bar Exams across the Philippines, with 86.7% attendance from 13,193 examinees. Notably, women outnumbered men, and diverse participants included senior citizens and...

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Likert Scale Items

A comprehensive guide to Likert scales in psychoeducational assessment, explaining their use for measuring noncognitive constructs like attitudes, opinions, and behaviours. Covers scoring methods, ite...

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Job Task Analysis Study: Why essential for Certification?

A comprehensive guide explaining job task analysis (JTA) as a formal process to define professional roles and create data-driven certification exams. Covers methodology, importance for validity, and h...

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Item Writing: Tips for Authoring Test Questions

Assessment Systems provides comprehensive guidance on item writing and test question authoring. The article covers common construction flaws in test items including bias, negative wording, excess verb...

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Item Parameter Drift

Item parameter drift refers to when test item parameters change over multiple testing occasions within IRT framework. This phenomenon affects student progress monitoring assessments and can cause bias...

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Inter-Rater Reliability vs Agreement

Educational article explaining the difference between inter-rater reliability and inter-rater agreement in psychometric assessment contexts. Covers practical applications in essay scoring and modified...

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How to develop and roll out a Certification Test

Comprehensive guide covering the complete certification test development process including job analysis, test specifications, item development, pilot testing, standard setting, equating, and psychomet...

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Factor Analysis: Evaluating Dimensionality in Assessment

Factor analysis is a statistical technique used in education and psychology to identify underlying dimensions in assessment data. It helps researchers validate tests by revealing whether items measure...

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Ebel Method of Standard Setting

The Ebel method is a psychometric approach for establishing cutscores in multiple-choice tests, particularly for high-stakes examinations in higher education and medical professions. It requires exper...

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Distractor Analysis for Test Items

An educational article explaining distractor analysis - the process of evaluating incorrect answer performance in multiple-choice test items. Covers what makes good and bad distractors, analysis metho...

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Digital Literacy Assessment and its Role in Modern Education

Assessment Systems explores digital literacy assessment in modern education, covering psychometric frameworks, measurement challenges, and innovative approaches. The article discusses types of assessm...

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Differential Item Functioning (DIF)

Differential item functioning (DIF) is a psychometric methodology used to identify biased test questions by analyzing whether items perform differently for various demographic groups. The article expl...

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Diagnostic Assessment: The Key to Smarter Learning Strategies

Assessment Systems Corporation explores diagnostic assessment as a formative evaluation tool that identifies student knowledge gaps before instruction begins. The article explains how diagnostic asses...

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Content Validity in Assessment

An educational article explaining content validity in assessment, covering its definition, importance, and methods for evaluation. Written by Dr. Nathan Thompson, it discusses how content validity ens...

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Confidence Intervals in Assessment and Psychometrics

Comprehensive guide explaining confidence intervals in assessment and measurement, covering statistical inference, quality control, educational testing applications, and real-world examples from medic...

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Composite Test Score

An educational article explaining composite test scores - combined scores from multiple tests in a battery to create a single summary number. Covers calculation methods including average, sum, linear ...

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Classical Test Theory: Item Statistics

A comprehensive guide to classical test theory item statistics used in psychometric assessment. Explains how to interpret P values, point-biserial correlations, and other indices to evaluate test ques...

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Classical Test Theory vs. Item Response Theory

A comprehensive comparison of Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory, the two primary psychometric paradigms for test analysis and scoring. Explains their differences in complexity, sample siz...

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Certification vs. Licensure: Differences and Examples

An educational article explaining the key differences between certification and licensure in professional credentialing. Certification is voluntary and run by associations or boards, while licensure i...

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BYOD Exams: Balancing Convenience with Security

Assessment Systems explores BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) exams, examining how students using personal devices can improve performance whilst highlighting security concerns including cheating risks and...

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Big Data: The Future of Assessment

Big Data is revolutionising assessments through AI-driven insights, adaptive testing, and bias detection. The article explores how machine learning algorithms analyse massive datasets to improve accur...

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Behind the latest dismal NAEP scores

The Hechinger Report offers insightful coverage of educational innovations and challenges, focusing on inequality. They provide in-depth analysis, like the recent evaluation of NAEP scores, illuminati...

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Automated Item Generation

Automated Item Generation (AIG) uses AI and algorithms to create test questions automatically, reducing development costs from up to £2000 per item. Two main approaches exist: item templates with dyna...

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Assessment Development: Using Quality Management Models

Assessment Systems Corporation explores how healthcare quality management models like the Donabedian Model, PDCA cycle, and Statistical Process Control can improve fairness and reliability in assessme...

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Addressing Pre-Knowledge in Exam Cheating

Assessment Systems Corporation explores pre-knowledge as a form of exam cheating where students gain unauthorised advance access to test materials. The article discusses brain dump websites, security ...

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"Dichotomous" Vs "Polytomous" in IRT?

Educational article explaining the difference between dichotomous and polytomous models in Item Response Theory (IRT). Dichotomous models handle two-score items like multiple choice, while polytomous ...

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TIMSS and PIRLS International Databases

The TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Center at Boston College provides free access to comprehensive international databases containing student achievement data in mathematics, science, and reading,...

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Train For the Job, Not Just the Credential

Opinion piece advocating for short-term training programs over traditional degrees to help adult learners build in-demand skills. Authors argue that expanding Pell Grant eligibility to short-term cred...

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Defining Requirements Before Choosing a Credentialing System

Michael Mayer from Prolydian discusses the critical importance of defining comprehensive business and functional requirements before selecting credentialing systems. The article emphasises how proper ...

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China to boost global ties in education sector

China's Education Minister announces plans to strengthen international education cooperation, particularly with Belt and Road Initiative countries, focusing on high-level talent cultivation, science a...

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Taking the Pulse of Distance Learning in Aotearoa New Zealand

A follow-up research report examining distance learning activity in New Zealand's schools from 2019-2022, analysing the pandemic's impact on traditional distance education practices. The study reveals...

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Surpass pre-release recording for 25.3

Surpass Assessment presents new features in their 25.3 platform release including enhanced test development with timed sections, increased test form capacity to 300 items, improved test administration...

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Opinion | The AI cheating panic is missing the point

Opinion piece arguing that the focus on AI cheating by Gen Z students misses the real question of how students should properly use AI tools. Discusses student anxiety about AI, lack of clear school po...

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Australian edtech platform expands into Asia

Australian education platform Vivedus partners with Pathways Education Solutions to launch AI-enhanced learning system across Asian markets. The platform features automated curriculum-aligned lesson p...

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'The Highest Exam' Review: China's Big Test

A book review examining "The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China" which explores China's college entrance examination system. The gaokao is a two-day test that determines university admissions f...

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WAEC vows full switch to CBT for WASSCE by 2026

WAEC confirms complete migration to computer-based testing for WASSCE by 2026, building on successful trials with private candidates in 2024. The transition aims to improve exam security and candidate...

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Transform Print for Universities - SCD Digital Print Services

SCD offers secure digital print services for universities, providing exam paper printing, script scanning, OMR automarking, certificate printing with anti-fraud features, and accessible exam paper mod...

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Towards a Micro-credential Framework for the Commonwealth

This report consolidates findings from global micro-credentials practice, examining enabling technologies, credential registries, and regional stakeholder consultations across the Commonwealth. It pro...

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The Test That Rules Chinese Society

China's gaokao college entrance exam affects 10 million students annually and shapes Chinese society beyond education. Top scorers gain access to elite universities and life-changing opportunities. Th...

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Texas replacing STAAR with three shorter standardized tests

Texas lawmakers have passed legislation to replace the unpopular STAAR standardized test with three shorter assessments taken at the beginning, middle, and end of each school year. The new system aims...

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State test score results are in. Here are 6 takeaways

Colorado students have largely caught up to pre-pandemic academic levels with gains in reading and math, but only 36% meet expectations in math and 44% in reading. Large achievement gaps persist betwe...

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More students pass after NY adjusts test scoring

New York State Education Department adjusted proficiency scores for grades 3-8 English and maths tests, resulting in more students reaching proficiency. Third and fourth graders needed lower scores to...

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Exam Integrity Manager - NBME

NBME seeks an Exam Integrity Manager to serve as a subject matter expert protecting assessment product integrity and validity. The role involves leading complex investigations, mentoring junior staff,...

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Edufuturists #308 The Big Review Part 10

In this episode, hosts Steve Hope and Ben Whitaker explore the evolving landscape of education, discussing challenges and opportunities in creating inclusive learning environments, the role of AI in e...

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AATP 2025 Awards - Apply Now

The AATP 2025 Awards recognises exceptional achievements in Asia's education and assessment landscape with 10 award categories split between Assessment Awards and EdTech Awards. Applications are open ...

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Education Insight: AI and the American Teacher

Dr. Jeff Oldfield from Riverside County Office of Education explores AI's promises and pitfalls in K-12 education, discussing how schools can harness AI to ease teacher workloads and close learning ga...

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Submit a Proposal - The Learning Ideas Conference

The Learning Ideas Conference is accepting proposals for their 19th annual conference on innovations in learning and technology for workplace and higher education. The conference will be held June 10-...

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Wednesday Search #1: "Take my course"

A weekly experiment tracking the cost of clicking on sponsored Google ads for the search term 'take my course' to highlight issues with contract cheating and essay mills. The author clicks on sponsore...

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UAE schools to introduce AI curriculum without exams

The UAE Ministry of Education will implement an AI curriculum across public schools from 2025-2026, focusing on practical projects rather than written exams. The programme covers kindergarten to Grade...

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Free Guide to Global Credentialing Growth

Prometric's free guide explores global credentialing expansion opportunities, covering market entry models, workforce mobility support, risk reduction, and addressing localization and security challen...

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Don't use LLMs to grade student work'. Here's why :

Graide explains why Large Language Models (LLMs) shouldn't be used for grading student work, distinguishing between classification AI (designed to evaluate) and generative AI (designed to create). The...

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Danish students to be allowed to use AI for English exams

Denmark will allow high school students to use artificial intelligence during English oral exams from 2026 as an experimental pilot. Students get one hour to prepare using any tools including generati...

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British Columbia: A Focus on Student Learning and Improvement

British Columbia has reformed its provincial student assessment program, transitioning to e-assessments in collaboration with Vretta. The reform includes new curriculum and assessment frameworks for G...

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The AI Cheating Epidemic

Reported in The Cheatsheet: A civics teacher explores the moral implications of widespread AI cheating in schools, arguing that the real crisis isn't about diminished skills but about students losing ...

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2026 NCTA Conference Proposals Open

The National College Testing Association (NCTA) opens proposal submissions for their 2026 annual conference scheduled for September 14-17, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. This important deadline...

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Handbook of Test Development

A comprehensive book review of the Handbook of Test Development by Downing and Haladyna, published in the International Journal of Testing. The review evaluates this 778-page resource designed to brid...

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EdTech Funding | European Edtech Map

A comprehensive directory of funding opportunities for EdTech companies across Europe, featuring 28 different grants, competitions, and investment funds from various organisations including government...

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Workforce Skills Credentialing Security Framework Report

The Association of Test Publishers presents a comprehensive framework for evaluating security levels in workforce credentialing systems. The report addresses the 800% increase in credentials since 196...

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What is Item Banking?

Educational video explaining item banking as the process of creating and managing a bank of questions for psychometric tests, contrasting it with fixed form tests and highlighting its importance in di...

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What is a Cutscore or Passing Point?

Educational article explaining cutscores and passing points used to categorise examinees on tests. Covers criterion-referenced and norm-referenced cutscores, standard-setting studies, and methods like...

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NCTA-ATP Online Observation of Tests Standards

The National College Testing Association (NCTA) and Association of Test Publishers (ATP) co-published the first industry standards for global online proctoring and monitoring of exams in fall 2024. Th...

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Academic Integrity For All – Webinar Recording

Cursive and Brain Station 23 sponsored panel webinar on academic integrity featuring experts discussing technology-enhanced assessment, proctoring tools, authorship verification, and adapting educatio...

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When Nightmare Becomes Reality: A Testing Breach Case Study

ASIS International discovered their Physical Security Professional certification exam was compromised and being sold online in February 2024. The article details their immediate response, investigatio...

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ITCC Launches New Strategic Plan

The IT Certification Council (ITCC) Board of Directors has approved a new strategic plan for 2025-2026, focusing on three key themes: Community, Value, and Future. The plan aims to strengthen member e...

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How much energy does Google's AI use? We did the math

Google releases comprehensive methodology for measuring energy, emissions, and water impact of Gemini AI prompts. Research shows median Gemini text prompt uses 0.24 watt-hours of energy, emits 0.03g C...

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Global Recognition Lead, Oxford Test of English

Oxford University Press seeks a Global Recognition Lead to spearhead international recognition drive for Oxford Test of English suite, already recognised in 40+ countries. Role involves developing str...

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The Learning Awards

The Learning Awards is a prestigious global celebration recognising innovation and achievement in workplace learning and development. The 2026 event will be held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London ...

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The Place of Micro-credentials in New Zealand

ConCOVE research examining micro-credentials in New Zealand's education system through international case studies and systems change analysis. The report evaluates current policies, practices, and res...

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Responsible Use of AI in Education - Professor Wall

Professor Wall from Trinity College Dublin explores responsible AI use in education, covering key insights on embracing AI tools, avoiding de-skilling risks, maintaining human connection, and seizing ...

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Innovations in E-Assessment - Jeremy Carter

Jeremy Carter, CEO of Sentira XR, presents on the latest innovations in e-assessment, focusing on the intersection of technology and assessment practices in a 39-minute presentation

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Embracing Digital Testing - Ian Browne

Ian Browne, Director of Education at Chartered Accountants Ireland, discusses his organisation's transition to digital testing. The 38-minute presentation covers the drivers behind their shift to digi...

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Caveon Observer - AI-Powered Test Monitoring System

Observer is Caveon's AI-powered test monitoring system that replaces traditional proctoring with real-time risk assessment. It analyzes test design data, live session forensics, and typical proctoring...

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Caveon Observer - AI-Powered Test Monitoring System

Caveon Observer is an AI-powered test monitoring system that replaces traditional proctoring with intelligent risk assessment. It analyzes test design data, real-time session forensics, and behavioral...

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Infographics: Level 1/2 and GCSE results 2025

Ofqual has published infographics summarising key trends from GCSE and level 1/2 vocational and technical qualification results in summer 2025, providing visual data representation of England's examin...

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GCSE and level 1 and 2 results 2025 at a glance

Ofqual reports on 2025 GCSE results showing stability with over 5.6 million results issued. Grade 7+ outcomes at 21.8% and grade 4+ at 67.1%, similar to 2024. Notable 14% increase in post-16 resit can...

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Explain IT - Everything Data

This episode explores data challenges, misconceptions, frameworks and compliance. Hosted by Helen Gidney, Softcat's head of architecture, with guests Andy Crossley (CTO at Oakland) and James Wingham (...

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College Board shortens SAT as student performance declines

The College Board has reduced the SAT Reading and Writing section from 500-750 words to just 25-150 words, citing that longer passages aren't essential for college readiness. The changes include elimi...

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ChatEDU: AI in Education - Have the EDU Agents Arrived? | Ep. 72

In this ChatEDU episode, hosts Matt Mervis and Dr. Elizabeth Radday discuss GPT-5's geography fail, AOL dial-up farewell, and ChatGPT's new personality. They cover five education and AI stories, spotl...

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Authentic assessment and future skills

Cambridge Assessment experts explore authentic assessment complexities, future-ready skills, and inclusive learning experiences. Panel discusses versatilists concept, real-world assessment alignment, ...

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Schedule your exams for noon

New research from the University of Messina found that exam timing significantly affects success rates, with noon being optimal. The study of over 100,000 Italian university students revealed a bell-s...

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On-screen exams: Advice from the experts

AQA Global presents a four-part video series featuring assessment experts discussing the transition to digital examinations. Drawing from experience with over 60 organisations in 40+ countries deliver...

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Examiners deserve better than the tech problems they face

A teacher-examiner highlights serious technical failures during summer marking that affected concentration, consistency and morale. Over 70% of survey respondents reported similar issues including sys...

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Digital Degrowth: Radically Rethinking our Digital Futures

A book by Neil Selwyn exploring how degrowth thinking and sustainable computing can support equitable digital futures. Examines rebalancing digital technology use to maximise societal benefits whilst ...

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Cirrus Hidden Gems: Micro-credentials with macro impact

Cirrus Assessment explores how micro-credentials through Credly integration transform exam passes into shareable digital badges. The article explains how these verifiable badges boost candidate confid...

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AI Grader | Free Grade Predictor For Students

Grammarly's AI Grader is an AI agent that estimates student grades based on assignments, rubrics, and instructor grading styles. It provides personalised feedback to help students improve their work b...

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Temporarily Suspending Online LSAT Testing in Mainland China

LSAC is suspending online LSAT testing in mainland China after October 2025 due to increasing organized cheating efforts by individuals and companies promoting test misconduct. The decision aims to pr...

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Is Plagiarism an Old-World Construct?

David Ross explores how generative AI challenges traditional plagiarism concepts in education. He argues that digital-native students view online content as communal resources, requiring educators to ...

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Digital Nation 2025 - The UK's Digital Divide

Good Things Foundation's annual Digital Nation 2025 report reveals the state of the UK's digital divide, showing 3.7m families below minimum digital living standard, 7.9m lacking basic digital skills,...

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Assessment of priority skills to 2030

Skills England's comprehensive analysis of future employment demand across 10 key sectors critical to the UK's Industrial Strategy and Plan for Change. The report projects 0.9 million additional jobs ...

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Exploring Duolingo's "AI-first" controversy

Duolingo faced severe backlash after CEO Luis von Ahn announced the company would go "AI-first," prioritising AI over human contractors and accepting quality hits for speed. The announcement sparked w...

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AI and the Future of Work & Assessment

Kryterion's comprehensive guide explores how AI is transforming work, skills validation, and certification programs. It provides essential insights for credentialing leaders, test sponsors, and exam d...

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Summer of More with ProctorNow™

ITS presents a four-part video series featuring company leaders discussing ProctorNow's remote proctoring solution. CEO Pat Ward and other executives share insights on combining cost efficiency, flexi...

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How Is the SAT Scored? Breakdown on How Scoring Works

A comprehensive guide explaining how SAT scores are calculated, from raw scores to scaled section scores. Covers the digital format, adaptive testing, percentiles, and provides practical tips for high...

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How Hard Is the GMAT?

Comprehensive guide examining GMAT difficulty, covering the Focus Edition's adaptive format, section breakdowns, scoring benchmarks, and preparation strategies. Less than 9% of test takers score above...

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(388): Submission: On Proctoring - The Cheat Sheet

Allie Long from Caveon discusses the problems with traditional proctoring systems and introduces Observer, an AI-powered solution that inverts the proctoring paradigm by focusing human attention only ...

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Guidelines for Technology-Based Assessment ver 1.1 July 2025

Comprehensive guidelines developed by ATP and ITC providing best practices for design, delivery, scoring, and use of digital assessments. The document covers validity, fairness, accessibility, securit...

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Automated essay scoring with e-rater® V.2

Research paper describing e-rater V.2, an automated essay scoring system used by Educational Testing Service since 1999. The paper presents evidence on the validity and reliability of scores from this...

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AI Literacy Framework for Primary & Secondary Education

A comprehensive AI literacy framework for primary and secondary education developed jointly by the European Commission and OECD, supported by Code.org. The framework defines core competences needed fo...

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Review of automated writing evaluation systems

A comprehensive review of widely used automated writing evaluation systems including IntelliMetric, E-rater, and Chinese systems like Pigai and iWrite. The study examines underlying technologies, work...

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Reps fault WAEC over exam conduct, seek reforms

Reported by Punch: Nigerian House of Representatives Committee criticises WAEC over widespread irregularities in 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, including students sitting exams ...

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Question: who is marking your GCSE? Answer: an AI examiner

The Observer explores how AI is revolutionising education assessment, with exam boards trialling AI examiners and adaptive testing that could replace traditional exams. The article discusses proposals...

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Programme Announced: Conference on Test Security (COTS) 2025

The Conference on Test Security brings together experts from various organisations to discuss test security capabilities, statistical methods for detecting test fraud, security tools for protecting te...

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IEA Career Opportunities - Research and Communications Roles

The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) offers diverse career opportunities including research analyst, communications officer, and test administrator positio...

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Global EdTech Startup Awards

The Global EdTech Startup Awards (GESawards) is the world's largest EdTech competition and community, featuring over 8,000 startups from 135 countries competing for international recognition and prize...

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*NEW RESEARCH* Artificial intelligence in assessment

TechMarketView has published new research examining how artificial intelligence could transform the assessment lifecycle across education sectors. The report reviews AI's potential to enhance test dev...

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📊 One chart. A generational shift in plain sight.

The content highlights a significant generational shift in AI usage, noting a 70% drop in early June coinciding with the end of the school year. This decline is attributed to students logging off, not...

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How Pangram detects AI-generated content

Pangram Text is an AI detection tool designed to identify AI-generated content with near-zero false positive rates. The company uses advanced neural network training, hard negative mining, and mirror ...

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HOELT tender explores digital tests

The UK Home Office has launched a fourth round of market engagement about remote digital testing for its new Home Office English Language Test (HOELT) tender, worth £680m, exploring emerging technolog...

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ChatEDU: AI in Education: A United States of AI Policy? | Ep. 69

In this episode of ChatEDU, Matt and Liz explore the expanding role of AI, highlighting innovations like AI tools in education and Delta's AI-driven ticket pricing. They discuss AI's triumphs, like wi...

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New Board members sought for Qualifications Scotland

Qualifications Scotland seeks diverse Board members including five teachers/lecturers and learner representatives. The new organisation will replace SQA in December 2025, with applications closing 14 ...

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The Test That Reads Your Mind

A video content piece exploring psychological testing or assessment methods that appear to read minds, likely demonstrating cognitive assessment techniques or psychological evaluation methods. Compute...

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5 reasons to use adaptive tests

This article from Cambridge Insight explores the advantages of adaptive tests in education, including greater accuracy, speed, personalisation, improved student experience, and fairness. It highlights...

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Introducing a new name: from CEM to Cambridge Insight

Cambridge University Press & Assessment has rebranded CEM as Cambridge Insight, offering digital, adaptive, formative assessments. The new brand aims to provide schools with data-driven insights into ...

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How is the CPA Exam Scored?

The article explains how the CPA exam is scored, including the use of scaled scores, adaptive multiple-choice questions, and the importance of task-based simulations. It offers practical study tips an...

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Get students on board with AI for marking and feedback

Times Higher Education article discussing how AI can augment feedback and marking in higher education. Authors from University of Warwick propose transparent AI trials for high-stakes assessments, usi...

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The new digital SAT is shorter. Is it better? - Chalkbeat

The article discusses the launch of the digital SAT, its adaptive format, shorter duration, and the context of test-optional college admissions in the US. It covers reactions from educators, students,...

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McGraw Hill Now Trading on the New York Stock Exchange

McGraw Hill, a global leader in educational solutions, has completed its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $415 million. The company, backed by Platinum Equity, has doubled its digital reven...

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RM plc launches digital assessment platform RM Ava

RM plc, a leading UK EdTech provider, has launched RM Ava, a cloud-based digital assessment platform. Integrating existing tools, RM Ava supports the full assessment lifecycle, from content creation t...

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Guided Learning in Gemini: From answers to understanding

Google launches Guided Learning in Gemini, an AI-powered mode that helps users build deep understanding through step-by-step questions, multimedia, and interactive quizzes. Developed with educators, i...

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Three Essentials for Remote Oral and Practical Assessments

This article by Patrick Ochoa explores best practices for remote oral and practical assessments, including mapping the assessment experience, implementing practice assessments, and establishing real-t...

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Measuring test validity and reliability: A guide

This guide from Turnitin explores the importance of test validity and reliability in educational assessment. It explains key concepts, outlines best practices for exam design, and highlights the role ...

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Four Pillars of Assessment: Validity

This blog post by Stuart Kime explores the concept of validity in educational assessment, clarifying common misconceptions and offering practical advice for educators. It highlights the importance of ...

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What is Validity?

This article from Cambridge English explores the concept of validity in assessment, explaining how tests should measure what they intend to, the importance of test purpose, construct, tasks, reliabili...

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Demystifying Reliability and Validity in Educational Research

This blog post, authored by Joe Tise, PhD, explores the concepts of reliability and validity in educational research. It introduces key distinctions, theoretical frameworks, and sets the stage for a d...

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Different types of educational technology

This article explores a wide range of educational technologies, including AI, VR, LMS, and assistive tools, and examines their impact on teaching, learning, and inclusivity. It highlights real-world e...

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Technology Enhanced Assessment in Higher Education

This research article explores how higher education teachers are adopting digital technologies to enhance assessment strategies and learning outcomes. The study, part of the DIGI-PROF project, identif...

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Manifesto for the essay in the age of AI

"Manifesto for the Essay in the Age of AI" by Martin Compton and Claire Gordon offers a transformative perspective on essay writing, emphasizing its role in fostering critical thinking and higher-leve...

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Job: Customer Success Manager

The role of Customer Success Manager at Surpass Assessment offers a strategic opportunity for assessment and testing professionals to leverage their project management skills within a leading onscreen...

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National Examinations Roundtable Report 2024

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ReThinking: Improving teen mental health with Lisa Damour

The podcast explores the complexities of teenage mental health in the digital age, featuring insights from Dr. Lisa Damour, a renowned clinical psychologist and consultant for Pixar's *Inside Out 2*. ...

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ReThinking: Cancelling cancel culture with Loretta Ross

In this insightful episode of "ReThinking," public intellectual and Smith College professor Loretta Ross joins Adam to explore her transformative approach to difficult conversations. They discuss the ...

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ReThinking: The voices in your head with Ethan Kross

The podcast, hosted on Acast, features psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross as he delves into the intricacies of our inner monologues and emotional management. Joined by Adam, they share valuab...

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ReThinking: Melinda French Gates on navigating change

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ReThinking: Shonda Rhimes on saying yes to what scares you

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ReThinking: The case against personal branding

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ReThinking: How to say no

In this insightful episode of his podcast, renowned organisational psychologist Adam Grant delves into the art of saying "no" effectively. By examining strategies for setting boundaries, he provides l...

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ReThinking: Protecting your time with Linda Babcock

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The Edge Foundation's resource on skills shortages in the UK economy is invaluable for assessment and testing professionals. It offers critical insights into the evolving labor market, shaped by facto...

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KNEC pushes administration assessments under new Bill

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ChatEDU: AI in Education: AI Ate My EdTech Stack | Ep. 63

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Educational Duct Tape: EDT128 Google Gemini for Education

In this episode of the EduDuctTape podcast, the host delves into Google's Gemini for Education, exploring its features like Gemini Canvas, Gems, and Gemini Live. The episode covers the differences bet...

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Education Matters: Meet the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year

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Chalk and Gavel: 47 | FERPA and Peer Grading

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Chalk and Gavel: 49 | Student Protests and Don't Say "Gun"

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Educational Duct Tape: EDT Jake on The Conversation Podcast

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Chalk and Gavel: 45 | iPhone Photos and Teacher Dismissal

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Explain IT: Cyber Automation and Burnout

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Swinburne AI in Education Podcast: Episode 3: Ensuring Equity in the Age of AI

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Education Matters: EP 254: Innovating School Nutrition in NC

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ChatEDU: AI in Education: AI... But for Who? | Ep. 58

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How Cheating Spreads at Law Schools

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AI and the Future of Assessment – By Steve Shapiro

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A New Era of Transformation, Powered by Generative AI

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2025 State of Credentialing

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The Exam Man: Exams In Prison

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The Exam Man: Sir Nick Gibb

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Student Voice on AI and Assessment: 4. Group Projects

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The Teaching Space: An Update from Martine - April 2022

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GESS Talks Newsletter By GESS Dubai

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FED LAUNCHES NATIONAL EDUCATION SURVEY ASKING

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Assessment Professional 2024 Survey

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FAB Awards 2024 - 5th July 2024 Deadline

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Automated Essay Scoring with ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0

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Associate Account Executive - Remote Opportunity |

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Enter - The Learning Awards Close 29th September

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InterDiKo

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Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI

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Harvard Undergraduate Survey on Generative AI

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Humanity's Last Exam

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2025: The year AI is set to take off in K-12 schools

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"Traditional Business is Dead: AI, Skills & Entrepreneurship" in The European Business Review explores the transformative updates to AACSB accreditation standards, emphasizing innovation, impact, and ...

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AI Opportunities Action Plan

The "AI Opportunities Action Plan" from the UK Government outlines a strategic vision to harness AI for economic growth and societal benefits. As the world's third largest AI market, the UK is poised ...

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Exam boards told to introduce new security measures

This insightful resource highlights the imperative for assessment and testing professionals to enhance cybersecurity measures, following recent cyber attacks on exam boards. Ofqual chief Sir Ian Bauck...

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How can we upskill Gen Z as fast as we train AI?

This resource is invaluable for assessment and testing professionals aiming to understand and adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its influence on Gen Z. By exploring Gen Z's interaction...

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ALT Digital Assessment SIG

The ALT Digital Assessment SIG webinar series on "Generative AI and Digital Assessments" offers assessment professionals a valuable exploration into the transformative impact of AI on digital testing ...

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Director of Technology

The Director of Technology position at AlphaPlus offers a strategic leadership opportunity for assessment and testing professionals seeking to drive technological innovation. With responsibilities spa...

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Explain IT: Backup Security and Cyber Resiliency

In this insightful episode of Softcat's "Explain IT" podcast, hosted by Helen Gidney, listeners are guided through the complexities of backup strategies and cyber resiliency. Featuring Michael Cade fr...

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Explain IT: Wireless first connectivity for your business

In this insightful podcast hosted by Helen Gidney, Softcat's Head of Architecture, listeners explore the transformative potential of wireless technology in business. Joined by Simon Wilson from HPE an...

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Explain IT: New Year Resolutions (Part Two)

In this engaging episode of Softcat's Explain IT podcast, hosted by Helen Gidney, experts including Adam Harding and Thomas Rowley delve into the technological shifts of 2024, such as AI and 5G, offer...

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Explain IT: New Year Resolutions

In this episode of Softcat’s Explain IT podcast, hosted by Helen Gidney, we explore the transformative tech landscape of 2024 and predict trends for 2025. With expert insights from the Office of the C...

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Explain IT: AI At Your Fingertips

In this captivating podcast, Helen Gidney, Softcat’s Head of Architecture, along with experts Kelly Calver, Carlos Bento, and Carlos Fernandez Pilo, explore the rapid advancements of AI in our daily l...

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Explain IT: Are AI Powered Contact Centres the Future?

The podcast delves into enhancing customer service through AI, highlighting how automation and AI insights can streamline interactions for faster resolutions and happier customers. Featuring Andrew He...

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Explain IT: Internet – what is WAN without SASE?

In this episode of Softcat's "Explain I.T" podcast, hosted by Helen Gidney, explore the transformative impact of WAN technologies in hybrid working environments. Featuring experts Adam Batten and Kanw...

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Explain IT: The Virtual Interface

In this insightful episode of Softcat's "Explain IT" podcast, hosted by Helen Gidney, explore the benefits of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Learn from experts Jack Lewis and Tom Archer as they...

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Explain IT: Why does everyone want my credentials?

In this insightful episode of Softcat’s Explain IT podcast, hosted by Helen Gidney, delve into password security and the methods hackers use to steal credentials. With expert insights from David Higgi...

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Explain IT: My Cloud or Yours

In this episode of Softcat's "Explain IT" podcast, hosted by Helen Gidney, the intricacies of cloud computing are unpacked with insights from Mischa Penn, a Cloud Sales Specialist, and Hadley Grindrod...

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Education Matters: EP 252: Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA

This podcast episode celebrates the transformative impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, first enacted in 1975. Featuring insights from Dr. Tiece Ruffin, Dr. Carol Ann Hudgens, Gl...

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Education Matters: Ep 249 2025 Long Session

In this enlightening podcast episode, key contributors Representative Lindsay Prather and Senator Jay Chaudhuri from the North Carolina General Assembly delve into the upcoming legislative long sessio...

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Education Matters: Ep 231 2023 Roadmap of Need

In this episode of "Education Matters," the discussion centres on the Roadmap of Need, a vital whole-child needs assessment providing county-level data for North Carolina. Key contributors delve into ...

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Education Matters: Ep 234 Education is on the Ballot

This insightful podcast episode focuses on the North Carolina primary election, featuring education and election experts. It highlights key education issues on the ballot and discusses potential impac...

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Education Matters: Ep 235 Supporting our Principals

In this insightful podcast, members of the North Carolina Principal of the Year Network share their experiences and innovative leadership strategies. The discussion highlights their commitment to adva...

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Education Matters: Ep 238 Top Issues at Eggs & Issues 2024

In this engaging podcast episode, Dr Lauren Fox discusses progress on the Top Educational Issues outlined at the Public School Forum's Eggs & Issues breakfast. Mo Green, Democratic candidate for State...

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AI Innovators: AI and Video - Colossyan

In this insightful episode, David Gillham from Colossyan discusses the transformative role of AI in enhancing video-based learning. The conversation delves into AI’s ability to personalise educational...

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AI Innovators: Coaching with A.I

In this enriching podcast episode, positive psychologist Lisa Avery shares insights into optimal human functioning through positive psychology. As a trainer, speaker, and coach, she collaborates with ...

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AI Innovators: Teaser -AI Innovators with James Kuht MBE

Discover the latest trends in AI with the "AI Innovators" podcast. This episode features insights from industry leaders on cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence. Key topics include ethi...

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AI Innovators: Research-informed AI education

Welcome to Penseum! In this engaging episode, host Kam Hosseini delves into the transformative potential of AI tools in education. With insightful discussions on how AI can enhance teaching and learni...

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AI Innovators: How can A.I help tomorrow's technologists?

In this enlightening podcast episode, James Kuht MBE, CEO of Inversity, Oxford graduate, and former medic and military leader, explores why AI won't replace teachers. As a visiting Professor, he share...

🎙️ Podcast Pete Atherton

AI Innovators: AI in Education - Some Difficult Questions

The podcast features an insightful interview with Scott York from Opogo, offering valuable perspectives on educational innovation. York, a key contributor, delves into strategies for harnessing techno...

🎙️ Podcast Pete Atherton

AI Innovators: AI is your second mind - use it wisely..

The podcast features an engaging interview with Ajay Malik from Secondmind.ai, offering insightful perspectives on AI innovations. Ajay discusses the transformative potential of AI in decision-making ...

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New Books in Education: Decoding the Academic Job Market

The "Academic Life" podcast episode features Dr. Jacquelyn Ardam, who shares insights into transitioning from a visiting professor to a campus administrator amid a challenging academic job market. Hos...

🎙️ Podcast Marshall Poe

Y-AI?: Empowering Minds: Jane Basnett's Journey with AI

In the latest episode of the Y-AI? Podcast, dedicated languages teacher Jane Basnett explores the integration of AI in education. She shares insightful strategies for educating students on AI's benefi...

🎙️ Podcast Harry Stiles

Education Insight: California's Push for Phone-Free Classrooms

In this engaging episode of Education Insight, delve into the transformative potential of the Phone-Free Schools Act, Assembly Bill 3216. With insights from Tobin Brinker and Michael Montano, experien...

🎙️ Podcast Growing Inland Achievement

Education Insight: California's Push for Phone-Free Classrooms

In this enlightening episode of Education Insight, experienced educators Tobin Brinker and Michael Montano discuss the transformative Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free Schools Act. This pioneering le...

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FE News Podcast: FE Collective Reflective

In October 2023, FE News launched The FE Collective, a pioneering flipped conference where participants collaborated to address key challenges in the FE and Skills sector. This innovative approach res...

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Experience & Education: A Playful Introduction

In this insightful podcast episode, the authors delve into the core ideas of their book on the 'Pedagogy of Play'. They discuss the motivations behind writing the book and advocate for play as a cruci...

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Experience & Education: PoP-In: Can adults be playful?

Join Jen, Mara, and Sav in this insightful podcast episode as they explore the vital role of adults in educational settings. They discuss the importance of taking risks, role modelling, and the unexpe...

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Edufuturists: Edufuturists #286 The Big Review Part 8

In this insightful podcast episode, hosts Ben and Steve delve into the future of education, discussing the importance of inclusion, equity, and sustainable technology. Highlighting the significance of...

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Edufuturists: Edufuturists #279 The Big Review Part 7

In this engaging episode, Ben and Steve offer insightful reflections on their BETT conference experiences, highlighting the transformative power of community, creativity, and collaboration in educatio...

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Edufuturists: Edufuturists #278 The Wolfpack @ BETT

In this special podcast episode, Ben and Steve present at Canva HQ for the Wolfpack Community event, in collaboration with Clever, ahead of BETT. The gathering, featuring participants from the UK, Ger...

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Edufuturists: Episode #250 Our 2023-2024 Trends Discussion

In their 250th episode, Ben and Steve celebrate milestones and express gratitude to their community and partners. They discuss renaming the Outstanding Achievement Award in David Price's honour and ex...

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Education Bookcast: 155. How experts see

In this insightful podcast episode, the host delves into research on how experts perceive differently from novices, exploring aspects like focus, peripheral vision, and anticipation of subtle visual p...

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Education Bookcast: 154. Mindsets everywhere

This engaging podcast explores the pivotal role of mindsets in personal and academic growth, featuring influential works by Carol Dweck and Kelly McGonigal. Delving into the nuances of self-motivation...

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Education Bookcast: 156. Entrepreneurial expertise

This podcast episode delves into the development of expertise within the challenging realm of entrepreneurship, as explored in Chapter 22 of The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance....

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Chalk and Gavel: 42 | Cakes and Copyrights

In this engaging podcast episode, Chris and Jamie explore the intricacies of copyright and fair use in education through the case of *Marcus v. Rowley*. The episode offers valuable insights for educat...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 41 | Inappropriate Goals and Inadequate IEPs

The Chalk and Gavel podcast delves into significant education law issues, with insightful discussions on cases like William A. v. Clarksville-Montgomery and Littlejohn v. Leon County. Key topics inclu...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 40 | AI and Academic Dishonesty

In this insightful podcast episode, key contributors delve into the timely case of Harris v. Adams, examining the boundaries of AI use in schools and its implications on academic integrity. Featuring ...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 39 | Student Clubs and the Equal Access Act

In this insightful podcast episode, key contributors delve into the 2003 Boyd County High School Gay-Straight Alliance case, exploring the intricacies of the 1984 Equal Access Act and its implications...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 24 | Masking Tape and Trees

The podcast delves into the intriguing case of Doe v. the Hawaii Department of Education, exploring the fine line between creative discipline and excessive punishment after a vice principal taped a st...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 23 | Oklahoma and Religion

In this engaging podcast episode, Chalk and Gavel explores the landmark Drummond v. Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board case, questioning whether a state can authorise a Catholic virtual p...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 26 | Teacher Speech Rights and Social Media

In this engaging podcast episode, delve into the intriguing case of Durstein v. Alexander, exploring the complexities of free speech for educators when a teacher's controversial tweets ignite communit...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 27 | Transgender Students and Teachers' Rights

In this insightful podcast episode, Chalk and Gavel delves into the Kluge v. Brownsburg Community School Corporation case, exploring the tension between a teacher’s religious beliefs and a school dist...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 30 | Inclusion and Students with Disabilities

The podcast explores the complexities of special education law, focusing on the IDEA’s Least Restrictive Environment provision through the intriguing case of P. ex rel Mr. and Mrs. P. v Newington Boar...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 35 | Explicit Monologues and Compelled Speech

The Chalk & Gavel podcast offers a compelling exploration of student rights through the 2024 Evans v Hawes case, examining whether students can avoid controversial assignments under the First Amendmen...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

Chalk and Gavel: 35 | Explicit Monologues and Compelled Speech

In this engaging episode of Chalk & Gavel, we delve into Evans v Hawes, a 2024 case exploring students' First Amendment rights in classroom assignments. The discussion, centred around a Las Vegas dram...

🎙️ Podcast Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats

AI Personalized Learning: A New Era in Education:

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🎙️ Podcast Brooklyn Sinclair

Is culture the missing key to global progress?

The podcast "Our World, Connected" explores the vital role of culture in addressing global challenges. Host Christine Wilson engages with Professor Alexandra Xanthaki, UN Special Rapporteur on cultura...

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How to ensure gender equality for the next generation?

In this insightful podcast, host Christine Wilson delves into the complexities of gender equality with Naila Kabeer from the London School of Economics and Dharini Priscilla reporting from Sri Lanka. ...

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PMDC Considers Introducing Major Changes to MDCAT Model

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) is considering major reforms to the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT), including the introduction of a secure e-assessment system. The in...

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KNEC pushes administration assessments under new Bill

The proposed Kenya National Educational Assessments Council Bill 2025 aims to overhaul Kenya’s assessment system, introducing digital and AI-driven processes, stricter penalties for malpractice, and a...

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Research Assistant - Department of Education

This exciting opportunity at Oxford University's Department of Education offers assessment and testing professionals a chance to engage with cutting-edge AI in Education research. As a Research Assist...

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Explain IT: Election Special

Listen to hosts and guests as they ask the question: 'How can authorities protect election data and prevent interference or rigging, while leveraging technology to support election integrity?' Guests...

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The NCETM Maths Podcast: Problem-solving schools

Listen to hosts Julia Thomson and guest Liz Woodham as they ask the question: How does the Problem-solving Schools initiative aim to support the development of reasoning and problem-solving skills for...

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Improving Education Policy Together

"Improving Education Policy Together" is a pivotal resource for assessment and testing professionals, offering proven strategies for transforming education policy-making. With its emphasis on collabor...

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Director of Qualifications and Standards

The role of Director of Qualifications and Standards at VTCT is pivotal for professionals striving for excellence in vocational and technical education. Tasked with overseeing the entire qualification...

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NCBE - NextGen Bar Exam

The NextGen Bar Exam, guided by the Testing Task Force's comprehensive three-year study, is set to redefine legal assessments by focusing on minimum competencies essential for newly licensed lawyers. ...

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The Five Levels Of AI—And Four Cardinal Sins

In "The Five Levels Of AI—And Four Cardinal Sins," David Yunger highlights the gap between AI potential and actual utilization. For assessment and testing professionals, this article underscores the i...

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Improving the curriculum and assessment system

The Department for Education in England is inviting assessment and testing professionals to contribute to the enhancement of the curriculum and assessment system. By providing valuable insights on wha...

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Democracy Index 2023 | Economist Intelligence Unit

The "Democracy Index 2023" from the Economist Intelligence Unit presents a sobering evaluation of the global state of democracy, marking its lowest score since 2006. For assessment and testing profess...

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Proposal Specialist

Meazure Learning is committed to empowering lifelong learners with accessible academic and career opportunities. For assessment and testing professionals, the role of Proposal Specialist offers a chan...

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Exam Nation

What is school for? Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher, hundreds of interviews and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, head teacher Sammy Wright exposes the fundame...

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AI-assisted grading tool

The resource, "Ensuring Academic Integrity in the Age of ChatGPT," offers invaluable insights for assessment professionals in higher education. It explores the dual impact of AI on personalized learni...

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Ofsted to review the use of AI in schools and colleges

This insightful resource explores Ofsted's review of AI use in educational settings, offering assessment and testing professionals valuable insights into AI's role in enhancing teaching, learning, and...

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The Future of Jobs Report 2025

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum is an invaluable resource for assessment and testing professionals. It explores the impact of technological change, green transitions, and ma...

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