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In an age of misinformation and information overload, how can we help students think critically? Our latest report introduces a framework for teaching and assessing critical thinking from pre-K–12, built around four key subskills. Read the research: doi.org/10.64634/m6pbsm63
Cover of a research report by the ETS Research Institute titled "Navigating the (Mis)Information Age: A Conceptual Framework for Defining, Assessing, and Teaching Critical Thinking in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education." It includes the report's date as September 2026 and report number RR-26-11.

ALT Cover of a research report by the ETS Research Institute titled "Navigating the (Mis)Information Age: A Conceptual Framework for Defining, Assessing, and Teaching Critical Thinking in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education." It includes the report's date as September 2026 and report number RR-26-11.

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We’re growing our team and looking for researchers & research professionals who want to contribute to work shaping the future of education, assessment, skills, policy & AI. 🔗 Explore our open positions & find the opportunity that’s right for you: etscareers.pereless.com/#/?u…
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In a new Q+A, Lydia Liu discusses the vision behind the Center for Advancing Human Competencies and the need for stronger evidence to define, develop & measure capabilities like judgment, adaptability & critical thinking. Read more: ets.org/insights-and-perspec…

Q+A with Lydia Liu: The Center for Advancing Human Competencies

Explore Lydia Liu’s vision for the ETS Center for Advancing Human Competencies and how AI is reshaping readiness, skills and human potential.

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Our latest research report examines writing from 114 EAL learners ages 8–14 across three administrations over one year. A key insight: syntactic variety showed the strongest relationship with both writing scores & changes across administrations. doi.org/10.64634/0t8dx119
Cover page of an ETS Research Institute report titled “Linguistic Features in Young English-as-an-Additional-Language Learners’ Writing: A Classroom-Based Longitudinal Study.” It includes a series identifier and authors Ching-Ni Hsieh and Huiying Cai.

ALT Cover page of an ETS Research Institute report titled “Linguistic Features in Young English-as-an-Additional-Language Learners’ Writing: A Classroom-Based Longitudinal Study.” It includes a series identifier and authors Ching-Ni Hsieh and Huiying Cai.

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The AI skills conversation is missing a crucial step. 🚨 In a new blog, Andrew McEachin makes the case that preparing people for an AI-shaped future can't start with AI skills alone – it has to start with foundational skills. Read more: ets.org/insights-and-perspec…

The AI Skills Conversation is Missing a Step

As AI literacy becomes a workforce priority, new ETS research shows foundational literacy skills are declining, creating a critical gap in AI readiness.

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AI is changing education and work. But preparing learners for the future starts with foundational skills. Our latest report examines how literacy supports adaptive problem solving & finds a growing divergence in US skill distributions. Read more: doi.org/10.64634/xp03c566
An ETS Research Institute report cover titled, "Same Keys, New Doors: Foundational Skills and the Demands of a Changing World".

ALT An ETS Research Institute report cover titled, "Same Keys, New Doors: Foundational Skills and the Demands of a Changing World".

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Today, we're introducing the Center for Advancing Human Competencies, a new initiative to dedicated to translating human skills potential into opportunity and mobility. Learn more about the new Center ➡️ ets.org/research/skills-cent…
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This webinar, featuring guest speaker Dr. Sandip Sinharay, ETS Research Institute, is presented by the Inclusive Measurement for Historically Marginalized Groups (IMHM). 🗓️ September 18, 3 p.m. Eastern 👉 buff.ly/Tva2TFn
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Collaboration is critical for success—but how can we define & assess it meaningfully? Our new report proposes a framework for understanding collaboration in K–12 education, including 3 interconnected subskills & observable behaviors. Full report: doi.org/10.64634/pdzqfj39
Cover of a research report titled "Redefining Collaboration: A Framework for Skill Development in K-12 Education." The report is dated August 2026.

ALT Cover of a research report titled "Redefining Collaboration: A Framework for Skill Development in K-12 Education." The report is dated August 2026.

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What does it mean for teachers to be prepared to use AI responsibly? Our new report proposes 6 interconnected domains of AI competencies for teaching, going beyond AI literacy to focus on application, professional judgment & context. Full report: doi.org/10.64634/z5j3ts49
Cover of a research report by ETS Research Institute titled "AI Competencies for Teaching: From Conceptual Frameworks to Enacted Practices," dated August 2026.

ALT Cover of a research report by ETS Research Institute titled "AI Competencies for Teaching: From Conceptual Frameworks to Enacted Practices," dated August 2026.

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Our latest blog explores skill rot, skill augmentation & why measurement matters for understanding what learners & workers need to thrive in an AI-shaped world. Read more: ets.org/insights-and-perspec…

Skill Rot and Skill Augmentation: Understanding Human Capability in the Age of AI

Explore skill rot and skill augmentation in the age of AI and learn how human capabilities evolve through measurement, education, work and AI collaboration.

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New Research Memorandum: A practical approach for personalizing accommodations in digital content assessments, such as mathematics & science, outlining actions around testing to identify & provide accommodations for multilingual learners. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.64634/and9sy26
Cover for the research memorandum, "An Approach for Personalizing Accommodations in Digital Content Assessments for Multilingual Learners".

ALT Cover for the research memorandum, "An Approach for Personalizing Accommodations in Digital Content Assessments for Multilingual Learners".

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Looking for your next research opportunity? We’re looking for researchers who are curious, collaborative and driven to advance the science of measurement. Explore our open roles here: etscareers.pereless.com/#/
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A new ETS Research Report found that the TOEFL iBT® Write for an Academic Discussion task engages the planning, monitoring and revision processes central to academic writing, providing further evidence of its construct validity. Read more: doi.org/10.64634/tk1sd682
A report cover that reads, "Second Language Writing Processes in the TOEFL iBT Test: Examining the Write for an Academic Discussion Task Using Eye-Tracking, Keystroke Logging, and Stimulated Recall."

ALT A report cover that reads, "Second Language Writing Processes in the TOEFL iBT Test: Examining the Write for an Academic Discussion Task Using Eye-Tracking, Keystroke Logging, and Stimulated Recall."

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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: ets.org/insights-and-perspec…

Integrating ETS Measurement Capabilities into AI Tutoring Systems

ETS explores integrating measurement science into AI tutoring through a Gates Foundation–sponsored hackathon, enabling data-driven, personalized learning support.

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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: doi.org/10.64634/3ng15y64
Front cover of a research report by the ETS Research Institute titled "The Relationship Between the TOEFL iBT Test and Academic Writing Practices in English-Medium Universities in South Asia: Case Studies From Bangladesh, India, and Nepal."

ALT Front cover of a research report by the ETS Research Institute titled "The Relationship Between the TOEFL iBT Test and Academic Writing Practices in English-Medium Universities in South Asia: Case Studies From Bangladesh, India, and Nepal."

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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: ets.org/research/policy-cent…
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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: ets.org/insights-and-perspec…
Decorative image of two individuals having a conversation in a modern office setting. The text reads: "Why the Center for Policy Research is a Necessity".

ALT Decorative image of two individuals having a conversation in a modern office setting. The text reads: "Why the Center for Policy Research is a Necessity".

Text: "A center built to act on evidence. We aim to turn evidence into guidance that policymakers, funders and education leaders can act on to address the growing education-based gap between those who are thriving and those who are falling behind."

ALT Text: "A center built to act on evidence. We aim to turn evidence into guidance that policymakers, funders and education leaders can act on to address the growing education-based gap between those who are thriving and those who are falling behind."

Text, "Three guiding questions for our work:" followed by three questions about policies and programs regarding learner outcomes, effectiveness across contexts, and conditions for lasting change.

ALT Text, "Three guiding questions for our work:" followed by three questions about policies and programs regarding learner outcomes, effectiveness across contexts, and conditions for lasting change.

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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: ets.org/insights-and-perspec…
Decorative image of two children in a classroom setting, one with a raised hand, next to text: "Persistence and Resilience: Measuring What Matters in K-12 Education" by Jesse R. Sparks, Director, Research".

ALT Decorative image of two children in a classroom setting, one with a raised hand, next to text: "Persistence and Resilience: Measuring What Matters in K-12 Education" by Jesse R. Sparks, Director, Research".

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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 ➡️ ets.org/research/policy-cent…
Announcement of the new Center for Policy Research from the ETS Research Institute.

ALT Announcement of the new Center for Policy Research from the ETS Research Institute.

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