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Our team, represented by Ebrahim Talaee and Vali Huseyn, had insightful conversations on how AI can help improve educational assessments at the 49th IAEA conference in Philadelphia. We also presented an update on the innovation that is shaping the evolution of our mathematics screener for students in their early years (Kindergarten to Grade 4).

Training Programs

For the love of training, this month's featured article highlights how integrating training into every phase of the assessment life cycle fosters continuous improvement. It also emphasizes that defining clear 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Join us at the 2025 National Leaders Conference in Toronto, from April 6-8, to connect with operational leaders from the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools and industry experts for insightful discussions and collaborations.

Engage with our team at the National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting (NCME) in Denver, from April 23-26, and attend our presentation to explore score reliability and its impact on educational measurement.

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Is there a topic that you would like us to research and bring to you in a future Vretta Buzz newsletter? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Share your suggestion, and we will aim to cover it in a future Vretta Buzz issue!

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This trending article examines the political and institutional decision-making process behind choosing in-house versus outsourced digital assessment solutions, highlighting the pros and cons of each.

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This report, from NCME, emphasizes the importance of multi-layered competencies in educational assessment, highlighting the need for timely consideration within the expanding assessment workforce.

September 2024

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At the 2024 SREE conference, our psychometrician, Winnie Tse, will be sharing information on a hands-on introduction to tools for harmonizing educational and psychological measurements and data - tools that are crucial for educational research. Register to join us in Baltimore (September 18-21).

Student Reports Are Out - Now What

This month’s article describes the importance of reporting and communication in the assessment life cycle, highlighting how data analytics and machine learning can turn raw data into helpful information, keeping students and stakeholders 

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We’re excited to share that Vretta has been awarded the ISO 9001 certification!
This internationally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS) highlights our dedication to providing top-quality products and services, guided by key principles like customer satisfaction, strong leadership, a process-focused approach, and ongoing improvement.


The 2025 National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA) in Denver, Colorado brought together almost 1,000 educators, administrators, and policy makers from across the USA and Canada to explore ways in which assessment and accountability are advancing student learning.

We had the opportunity to connect with industry experts and share strategies for improving the delivery of large-scale assessments used for summative, interim, and screeners for students in K-12.

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At the upcoming IAEA Conference in Philadelphia (September 22-25), we will be sharing progress on our Early Math Assessment (EMA@School) screener modernization project. By integrating feedback from diverse stakeholders, we will showcase the screener's enhanced usability, efficiency, and data capabilities, enabling more informed instructional decisions.

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This article evaluates racial and ethnic achievement gaps in the U.S., reflecting on socioeconomic and early-life health impacts, based on data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class.

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The article reflects on the implications of high-stakes assessments in England, highlighting their impact on educational standards, teacher workload, and the mental health of staff and students.

August 2024

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Join us on August 20, 2024, as Queen's University hosts the Canadian Early Mathematics Education (CEME) Conference in Kingston, Ontario, providing educators with the tools to establish a solid foundation in early numeracy.

From Stress to Success

This month’s article addresses exam-related anxiety and its consequences by offering technology solutions to reduce stress and improve student well-being throughout the exam season.

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Discover how AI can enhance educational assessments as we present our study on digitizing and modernizing the Early Math Assessment screener (EMA@School) at the upcoming IAEA Conference in Philadelphia. By integrating feedback from various stakeholders, we will be showcasing the screener's usability, efficiency, and data collection and visualization, leading to better instructional decisions.

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This article explores the evolution of the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP), from the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), detailing its transition to a modern e-assessment environment.

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This paper introduces the OECD's PISA Happy Life Dashboard, a tool that displays key well-being indicators to evaluate school effectiveness in fostering and fulfilling student lives.

August 2024

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