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We’ve just launched a blog! ???? Behind the Breakthroughs is a space for our scientists to share what excites them and why their work matters — in their own words. ? 5 days left in 2024 and 5 great articles on our blog! Read them all, and you'll be ringing in the New Year with a whole new perspective on assessing skills and knowledge. Heartfelt thanks to our pioneering authors: Blair Lehman, Jesse R. Sparks, Jiangang Hao, Marisol Kevelson, Ed.D., Jamie Mikeska, Field Watts, Erin Barno, Sara Haviland, Ph.D., Reginald Gooch, Teresa Ober, Ph.D. You inspire us all! ?? Dive right in: https://bit.ly/41RGRqD #Researchblog #Education #FutureofAssessment #BehindTheBreakthroughs #NewYear2025

The future of student careers looks bright! Last week, Jessica Andrews-Todd led the ETS/UTSA Young Scientists Institute with hands-on activities, such as a guided scavenger hunt for graduate programs and jobs of interest, and panels from ETS research and assessment developer professionals. “I think the most exciting part for me was engaging with the students. They ask really great questions, and I really enjoy helping them navigate their way into the graduate and professional world,” said Jessica. Part of The University of Texas at San Antonio Pathways to Education Research Training Program, the Young Scientists Institute supports undergraduate #students in learning about #research, assessment, graduate school, and #researchcareers outside of academia.

?? Congratulations to Diego Zapata-Rivera for sharing his expertise in a webinar hosted by FEVED - Foro Chileno de profesionales en evaluación educacional. Speaking in his native Spanish, Diego explored validity in assessment and shared his latest research, including innovative ideas on "caring assessments". ?Una conversación fascinante sobre el futuro de la evaluación!??? Check it out ?? ? #Assessment #Evaluación #EdTech #AIinEducation #ethicalAI

Do you know what PARAKH is? PARAKH-NCERT (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is India’s first national assessment regulator overseen by National Council of Educational Research and Training ( NCERT ). What is PARAKH's mission? ? Setting standards in student assessment across the country ? Conducting large-scale achievement surveys ? Ensuring equivalence across school boards ? Developing holistic progress cards, and so much more... ETS is proud to support PARAKH-NCERT in this important work since being established in 2023 – helping shape the future of education in India! Learn more about PARAKH: https://lnkd.in/eD5s7Bxs #PARAKH #NCERT #assessment #futureready

Last week, Katherine Castellano joined the California State Board of Education meeting to present the ETS Growth Model—a key step in advancing how the state measures student progress. ?? Watch the webcast here: https://lnkd.in/gSjzvk9 Developed by ETS scientists, the new model provides a more complete picture of student growth over time, equipping educators and policymakers with the insights needed to make informed decisions and support every learner. ?? This is a big moment for our partnership with California, reflecting our shared commitment to advancing measurement science and empowering students on their learning journeys. A huge thank you to Mary Anne Arcilla, Dan McCaffrey (ETS) and Cindy Kazanis and Kimberly Mundhenk (California Department of Education) for helping make this innovation come to life. #StudentGrowthModel #EducationPolicy #ETSResearch #AssessmentInnovation #EdData #CaliforniaSchools

?? Big news from the Golden State! The California Department of Education (CDE) has adopted a new ETS-developed approach to average student growth scores—and has already released the first batch of data using this method! ?? Watch Katherine Castellano, Principal Research Scientist at ETS, explain the methodology behind the new model and why it is a true game-changer, especially for smaller schools. Katherine is joining the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting in Sacramento TODAY to present this innovative approach. #California #assessment #schools Mary Anne Arcilla Cindy Kazanis

Can assessments truly recognize and respect sociocultural differences? ? This new book edited by ETS's Randy Bennett, Linda Darling-Hammond from the Learning Policy Institute, and Aneesha Badrinarayan from EF Education First aims to tackle this question through a compilation of best-available current thinking from within and outside the educational measurement community. ? At ETS, we believe that adaptive personalization in #assessment is crucial in empowering individuals to grow and succeed in the world of tomorrow. Kudos to the editorial team for assembling this new, impactful book published by Taylor & Francis Group! ? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dzaFmmF8 #SkillsDevelopment #EducationalMeasurement #AdvancingEducation

?? Innovation thrives on collaboration! In this article, Marisol Kevelson, Ed.D. and Jamie Mikeska share how we’re working side by side with teachers to shape a professional development platform that meets their real needs. Read and share your thoughts! ?? #EdTech #TeacherDevelopment #Collaboration #AI #AssessmentInnovation

Scores from large-scale assessments offer a snapshot of students' skills — but do we know HOW each student arrived at their score? ?? Our scientists developed a new framework that combines the data from student?responses with previously-untapped process data —like test navigation, time management and question approach—to develop student engagement profiles that provide deeper insights into test-taking behaviors. => This level of insight was previously only available in small-scale settings (labs or classrooms). Here’s the skinny on this groundbreaking study ?? https://bit.ly/4hTJbCt ?? Congratulations to the lead author Hongwen Guo and co-authors Luis Saldivia, Michelle Worthington, Kadriye Ercikan and Matthew Johnson! ?? #AI #largescaleassessment #ethicalAI #ETS #assessmentinnovation