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How can measurement science strengthen AI tutoring?

A recent hackathon brought together interdisciplinary teams to prototype new ways AI tutors can provide richer feedback, better understand learners & support more personalized learning.

Read the recap: https://t.co/W2XNiLWVPy

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How well does academic English assessment reflect university writing demands?

A new study explores the TOEFL iBT® Writing section as an entry-screening measure across six universities in Bangladesh, India & Nepal.

Read more: https://t.co/lb0W3d96nt

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Meet the team behind our Center for Policy Research. Together, they’re connecting research to the policy decisions shaping education by bringing researchers, policymakers & practitioners into shared spaces where evidence meets implementation.

Learn more: https://t.co/wosTLdmpxi

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How can research better inform education policy?

Our latest blog explores why we launched the Center for Policy Research and how it will help translate rigorous evidence into actionable insights for policymakers and education leaders.

Read more: https://t.co/GYXi8pLUNu

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Persistence and resilience aren't just personality traits—they're skills that can be understood, measured and supported.

Our latest blog explores what this means for K–12 education and why it matters for learner success.

Read more: https://t.co/uu4KF7YeRi

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Today, we're introducing the Center for Policy Research, a new initiative to dedicated to strengthening education from early childhood through adulthood and career transitions.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/kfCzU9ihCK

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AI can provide answers. But can it explain them?

Our latest blog explores the role of explainable AI in helping educators & learners understand how AI-generated recommendations are made & why that matters for effective teaching & learning.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/4j7psL5v9Z

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New research explores how US K–12 teachers perceive culturally responsive personalized learning.

Drawing on a national survey of 1,087 teachers, the study identifies opportunities to better support equitable, student-centered instruction.

https://t.co/c0kuW4hFUO

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How are young multilingual learners using AI for writing support?

A new study co-authored by Mikyung Kim Wolf explores how elementary & middle school students engaged with an AI-assisted writing tool across classrooms in 4 countries.

https://t.co/1zFAf81JvH

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We’re pleased to share that we've been selected by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to conduct an independent evaluation of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

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We’re excited to announce the formation of the ETS Research Institute Research Advisory Council, bringing together distinguished leaders from academia, policy, philanthropy and practice to help shape the future of our work.

Learn more: https://t.co/I6MawCexkV

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We’re hiring passionate individuals to tackle some of the biggest questions facing learning and workforce readiness today, from innovative assessment and psychometrics to responsible AI and future-ready skills to create real-world impact.

https://t.co/MQFmen9fQs

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Tomorrow: Burcu Arslan is joining @educationweek for a discussion on AI, personalized learning & what it takes to better support struggling learners in secondary math classrooms.

Register here: https://t.co/STf745mDmv

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We’re proud to see PISA for Schools & Teresa Ober featured in @The74 as conversations grow around measuring communication, collaboration & critical thinking skills in education.

Read more: https://t.co/dIVxEeaR6E

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Are education systems keeping pace with today’s demands while remaining high-quality & future-ready?​

At EWF, we’re bringing our expertise in rigorous, evidence-based research to the most pressing questions facing ministries & edu leaders.​

Let us know if you're attending EWF!

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A recent article from @educationweek highlights research from Burcu Arslan on how AI can support more personalized & engaging math instruction by tailoring learning experiences to students’ specific interests.

Read more: https://t.co/gLeaRnEIcW

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A new publication from Sandip Sinharay explores the evaluation of Item Response Theory model fit. As IRT models underpin many major testing programs, establishing strong model fit is critical for making reliable inferences about learner performance.

https://t.co/xwjm5t6JCO

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Join us in congratulating Yang Jiang for receiving the 2026 AERA Outstanding Contribution to Practice in Cognition & Assessment Award!

This well-deserved recognition spotlights her impactful work in advancing cognition-based assessment and bridging theory with practice.

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We're hiring across multiple roles & are looking for researchers who are curious, collaborative & driven to advance the science of measurement.

➡️ Explore our open positions & find your fit – or share with someone in your network who should take a look: https://t.co/MQFmen9fQs

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What goes into designing assessments that are valid, reliable & fair?

Our new report provides an overview of the TOEIC® Link™ assessments, describing their purpose, design & intended users and the constructs and tasks of the four core assessments.

https://t.co/AM1r8XlotL