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🌍 Skills are evolving, and #ETSResearch is at the forefront! From AI-powered assessments to insights shaping global education, we’re redefining the future. It’s more than measurement—it’s about unlocking potential. See @CBSNews' Economy 4.0 👉 cbsn.ws/4gGawIb #Impact

Artificial intelligence is reshaping educational research and assessment – but in what ways? 📊 Vote and share your thoughts: How are you using AI in your research?

Transparency is key – especially when using AI. It’s important to provide stakeholders with clear, comprehensive & accessible information so they can understand & make informed decisions about using AI systems. 🔗 Find other best practices for using AI: ets.org/Media/Research…

🗣️ What does it really mean to assess communication skills, & how can we do it effectively in K–12 education? Our new report proposes a comprehensive framework for understanding & assessing communication skills in K–12 learners. 📄 Read the full report: rr.ets.org/index.php/etsr…

🎉 Congratulations to Michael Flor on the publication of his new book! Presented through case studies and a historic overview, researchers, students, educators and test developers will benefit from the fundamentals and insights! 📕 Check it out: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

KSE Global and ETS are delighted to announce the launch of the veriii Assessment, a new program designed to help individuals demonstrate & validate their research skills! For more information & a link to apply to the program, check out our press release: lnkd.in/e9XwHGuw

Will you be attending 26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (#AIED2025) next week? If so, be sure to check out these presentations featuring ETS scientists!

In a recent study, ETS scientists explored how different facilitation strategies can shape collaborative problem-solving in math. The findings point to powerful connections between facilitation, peer interaction & deeper learning. 🔗 Read more: ets.org/research/behin…

What if assessments worked with you, not against you? We’re reimagining what assessments can be when they reflect real learners & designing tools that adapt to individual strengths, personal contexts & conditions where people learn best. 🔗 See how: ets.org/research/revol…

Artificial intelligence is transforming education – but with great power comes great responsibility. ➡️ Explore how we’re paving the way for responsible and ethical AI: ets.org/research/revol…

At the week-long Young Scientists Institute at The University of Texas at San Antonio led by Jessica Andrews-Todd, emerging scholars explored how to build research careers that drive real change. 🔗 Check out highlights from the event on our blog: ets.org/research/behin…

New TOEFL iBT–IELTS concordance tables are here. ETS, IELTS & ACER teamed up to help institutions set fair, evidence-based score requirements. Check out the research report: ets.org/Media/Research… View the scoring tables: ets.org/toefl/institut…

🎉 Congrats to Yang Jiang for receiving the HGSE Alumni Council Award for Excellence in Education! Yang said, “I’m deeply honored & humbled to be recognized by HGSE – a place that ignited my passion for educational research, shaped my path, & inspires my work today.”

Our latest blog shares 3 strategies to help students catch up after disrupted learning: ✔️ High-quality reading & writing curriculum ✔️ Consistent, focused tutoring ✔️ Fun & meaningful summer learning Read more to see how educators can make these stick: ets.org/research/behin…

Join us in congratulating Dan McCaffrey on receiving the Division D Robert L. Linn Distinguished Address Award from @AERA_EdResearch! This annual award recognizes the important contributions of Robert L. Linn to educational measurement and assessment policy.

New research shows that strengthening literacy & numeracy skills can change lives. ETS’s Irwin Kirsch, Marylou Lennon & Anita Sands examine what it means to reach Level 3 proficiency in the OECD’s PIAAC frameworks. 📘 Explore the full report: lnkd.in/dv9gChTK

Assessment is getting personal – and it's about time. Our latest blog post, "Assessment is Getting Personal," by Reginald Gooch and Jesse R. Sparks, explores how personalization in assessment can make evaluations more inclusive and effective for all: ets.org/research/behin…

According to data from over 88,000 subjects, Teresa Ober found that disparities in passing rates for #teacher licensure exams indicated a more robust support system for aspiring teachers. Tune in for additional insights & check out Teresa’s presentation at @ncme38! #NCME25

🔍 At the @NCME38 Annual Meeting, ETS Research Director Lei Liu will demo an #AI-powered tool that identifies students’ reasoning patterns to give #teachers real-time, actionable insights on how students think. Attending #NCME25? Catch Lei Liu here: xcdsystem.com/ncme/program/L…

What if the design of digital tools - such as calculators - ultimately impacts students' performance on math assessments? At @NCME38, Hongwen Gao from ETS Research Institute will present results from research examining students' performance and digital literacy. #NCME25

At @AERA_EdResearch, ETS' Zuowei Wang will present: 🔹 A GenAI-enabled authoring system for scenario-based assessments 🔹 Insights on using NLP & GenAI to help teachers design assessments for struggling readers. 🎥 Watch this video to learn more! #AERA2025 #ReadBasix