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We’ve set the guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in Education 💡 But what role does AI play at ETS? Hear our Chief Information Officer Steve Santana explain the role that AI plays in our organization — from scoring, developing, and scaling assessments to ensuring equitable support for all test-takers. How is your company utilizing AI? Share your thoughts below.

🌟 Embracing the New School Year! 🌟 For many, Labor Day marks the end of summer and the exciting start of a new school year. 🎒📚 For educational leaders, this isn’t just a calendar shift—it’s a time to seize fresh opportunities and tackle new challenges. It’s your chance to reignite your passion for teaching, reconnect with your students, and lay the foundation for a year full of growth and learning. 🌱✨ As you gear up for students’ return, fine-tune your curricula, and create a supportive school environment, remember: your efforts are pivotal in shaping a brighter future for all. 🚀 Let’s come together with enthusiasm and purpose to embrace this new chapter. Share your goals for the year, collaborate with colleagues, and keep those lines of communication open with students and their families. 🤝💬 Your proactive engagement sets the tone for success across our entire education community. 🎯 So, let’s kick off the conversation, build momentum, and make this year truly unforgettable! What are your top priorities for the upcoming year? Comment below! 👇 #BackToSchool #EducationalLeadership #LaborDay

With the US Open in full swing, it's a great reminder of how sports teach us invaluable skills that we carry throughout our careers. 🎾 Jonathan Dipierro, a multimedia producer and design lead at ETS, shares how his time playing tennis taught him the importance of resilience. Whether it's handling unexpected technical difficulties during a live stream or adapting to last-minute client changes, the lessons from tennis—like staying on your toes, keeping your eye on the ball, and knowing that even if things don’t go as planned, there’s always a chance to bounce back—are invaluable. 🎥 Just like in tennis, where every match is an opportunity to learn and grow, our professional lives are full of chances to build on these skills. 🏆 How has a sport or hobby shaped your professional skills? Let’s hear your stories! 💬👇 #Impact #Resilience #USOpen #Sports #Skills

Looking good, PSI Services LLC! 😎 🔥 This new identity marks a major milestone in our partnership. Together, we’re redefining benchmarks in credentialing and assessments, transforming how we evaluate and empower human progress. #PSINewLook #Impact #LifelongLearning #DreamsDeservePSI

As the world wakes up to the need for skills-based hiring practices, it’s essential to have a keen understanding of your portfolio of skills. While we at ETS are in the midst of bringing durable skills credentials and assessments to the workforce — it’s essential to be committed to upskilling and advocate for the skills you carry in the meantime. What are your most marketable skills? Share in the comments below. 👇

Whose responsibility is it to provide skill-building opportunities? Let’s unpack upskilling. According to the ETS Human Progress Report, roughly 50% of people believe upskilling opportunities should come from educational institutions or their employers. Amidst today’s ever-changing world of work, companies must meet the demand of their employees and ensure they are supporting upskilling initiatives — whether through training, learning tools, skills assessment, or allotting time for employees to devote to skill building. Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇

Assessments need to deliver more meaningful and actionable feedback to learners beyond just a score. Why?👇 While assessments are typically viewed as an end to learning, they are best utilized as guides for where learners should focus next. For this reason, feedback is a critical aspect of assessments — and advancements in technology like AI will soon make personalized, high quality feedback accessible for all. 💡 Below are findings from our Charting the Future of Assessments whitepaper released earlier this year, co-written by Patrick Kyllonen and @Amit Sevak. A key insight: people recognize the power of feedback-based assessments, and are willing to accept feedback as a critical aspect of their learning journey. 📝 Employers, HR managers, and assessment developers must wake up to the workforce’s growing desire — and need — for feedback-based assessments. 🏢💼 Thoughts? Share in the comments below 👇 @ETS Research Institue

⭐ Who is a S.T.A.R. in your life? ⭐ Hear from our very own CEO, Amit Sevak as he discusses how his mother became a S.T.A.R. — someone who developed skills through alternative routes. Regardless of your occupation, academic journey, or background — there are myriad durable skills developed throughout your life that are increasingly important for the workforce. Think of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration. The measurement and certification of these skills is crucial to increase equity and support access to meaningful careers — whether through apprenticeships, internships, technical training, or traditional higher education. Who in your life is a S.T.A.R. — and what skills have they developed? Share their story in the comments below.

📚 Did you know that 93% of public-school teachers spend an average of almost $500 of their own money on classroom supplies, and many parents spend up to $700 per child on school essentials? The reality is, too many students start the school year without the basic tools they need to succeed. But at ETS, we believe in building solutions and making a difference. 🎒📒 Thanks to the incredible generosity of our ETS staff, our Center for Advocacy and Philanthropy (CAAP) collected backpacks and school supplies to support students. But we didn’t stop there. The funds raised through this initiative will be distributed to 160 partnering schools across 13 school districts in San Antonio, Texas, ensuring that students have the resources they need to thrive. It's more than just supplies, it's about empowering students by equipping them with the tools they need. We’re not just helping them succeed in school, we’re investing in their futures and building stronger communities. Special thanks to our volunteers for your compassion and dedication. Ashley Smalls Shara Reichwald Diane Lang Marnie Wielage Barbette Tardugno Linda Stokes Raymond Nagy Jacklyn Garay Together, we are making a real difference! 💪 #StudentSuccess #ETSCares #BackToSchool Source: Teach For America

Feedback is a critical aspect of assessment — and one that is often overlooked in favor of simply looking at scores. 📊 While many test-takers view assessments as an end to learning, and the immediate result as a final grade, they are in fact a fundamental part of the learning journey. With advancements in technology, personalized feedback from an assessment can guide test-takers toward resources to bolster their learning in areas where they struggled the most. A number on the page, while offering some insight into mastery of a subject, doesn’t paint a complete picture — it is merely a snapshot. Equipped with personalized feedback, students receive actionable steps forward to advance their learning. 💡📚 Embracing assessment to guide skill building and learning is critical for students and lifelong learners to remain relevant in today’s ever evolving world. It’s time to build beyond the numbers. What is the best piece of feedback you’ve received? Share in the comments below. 💬