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Today, we're introducing the Center for Responsible AI in Learning and Assessment, a new initiative to support thoughtful, evidence-based use of artificial intelligence in education and assessment. Learn more about the Center’s mission and resources ➡️ ets.org/research/cente…

Are you heading to the annual @AERA_EdResearch and @NCME38 conferences? We’ll be there to present papers and participate in panels on topics that matter most to the measurement, assessment & learning sciences community. See you in LA!

Behind every research initiative is a team turning ideas into evidence. Meet the team behind our new Center for Responsible AI in Learning & Assessment – a multidisciplinary group advancing responsible AI use in learning & measurement! Learn more: ets.org/research/ai-ce…

5 days left to apply for the Harold Gulliksen Psychometric Research Fellowship! Preliminary applications are due March 15, 2026. If you’re working to advance fairness, rigor and impact in assessment, we encourage you to apply: etscareers.submit4jobs.com/83080/#/jobDes…

In a new blog, we share a framework grounded in research that helps clarify what communication skills really look like. This framework breaks communication down into meaningful components that educators & learners can recognize, teach & assess. 🔗 ets.org/insights-and-p…

We're accepting applications for the Harold Gulliksen Psychometric Research Fellowship! ⏳ Preliminary applications due March 15, 2026 Learn more about the fellowship, eligibility and how to apply: etscareers.submit4jobs.com/83080/#/jobDes…

We’re hiring & looking for passionate, curious and mission-driven researchers to join our team. Multiple positions are open across key research areas for early-career scholars or seasoned experts. Apply now: etscareers.submit4jobs.com/83080/#/JobSea…

What does it mean to persevere, & how can we define it in ways that matter for learners? Our latest report takes a look at perseverance as a critical, durable skill for success with a clear, youth-relevant framework for pre-K–12 settings. Read more: rr.ets.org/index.php/etsr…

How can global assessment data better support local schools? A new Q&A with OECD’s Tanja Vujicic explores how #PISAforSchools gives educators actionable, classroom-level insights. We’re proud to support its delivery and measurement quality. Read more: ets.org/insights-and-p…

Last week at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning convening, 3 themes stood out: ✅ Responsible AI isn’t optional ✅ Human-centered design matters ✅ Measurement bridges innovation to trust The future of AI in assessment depends on how thoughtfully we design, use & measure it.

Trust begins with measurement science – the foundation of fair, valid & reliable assessment. That’s why we’ve launched the Center for Responsible AI in Learning & Assessment, where measurement expertise guides our work every step of the way. Read more: ets.org/insights-and-p…

We’re accepting applications for 10 Research Interns through the Ida Lawrence Research Internship Program. The program runs June 2–July 25 and follows a hybrid model based at our Princeton, NJ campus. 📢 Applications due January 31st. Learn more & apply: etscareers.pereless.com/#/jobDescripti…

We're partnering with @aiedu_org to accelerate AI literacy & readiness in education! Our partnership will involve collaboration across 3 key areas to empower students, educators & policymakers in the AI worlds of today & tomorrow. Learn more: ets.org/newsroom/ets-a…

As AI & multimodal technologies become embedded in educational assessment, maintaining quality, transparency & trust is crucial. Join this upcoming webinar to hear how user-informed principles can guide scientifically sound assessment in K–12 contexts. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The ETS Scholarship Program is now open. Each year, we supports undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students who are working toward their academic and career goals. 📅 Applications close March 31, 2026. Learn more and apply 👉 bit.ly/49rutzS #ETS #Scholarships

AI can amplify human potential or automate it away. Human judgment must remain the compass guiding AI’s role in education & society. The future of learning isn’t being written by AI. It’s being co-authored by all of us. Learn more: ets.org/insights-and-p…

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what collective research effort can achieve. This year’s milestones aren't endpoints but markers of progress & momentum for 2026. Thank you to everyone who helped turn insight into impact this year.

Does AI mimic creativity, or does it truly inspire it? When every prompt yields a polished response, imagination becomes a passive act. Our research looks at how AI can scaffold creative exploration & innovation. Read more AI crossroads in our blog: ets.org/research/behin…

What does it mean to be educated in the AI era? Beyond technical skills, learners need critical thinking, collaboration, communication & judgment to engage with AI thoughtfully. That shift requires rethinking how we define & measure learning. Read more: ets.org/insights-and-p…

This week's PIAAC Governing Board meeting & International Research Conference gave us time to reflect on over a decade of partnership with @OECD. Through PIAAC, we’ve helped countries gain clearer, timely insights into the skills adults need to thrive in changing economies.