We wish you a joyful holiday season filled with rest and inspiration. In that spirit, we have curated articles and information for you to explore during the break.

In this month’s featured article, Vali Huseyn reflects on the evolution of our awareness-raising articles through 2025, the key lessons along the way, and how the insights shape expectations and priorities for 2026.

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TRENDING TOPICS

Pan-Canadian Assessment
Forum: AI in Assessment

Representatives from all Canadian provinces and territories participated in a forum on AI in assessment, organized by Dr. Richard Jones, featuring sessions by Vretta, MGHL Partners, and EQAO, sparking discussion.

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The TIMSS 2023-2024
Longitudinal Study Announced

In December, the TIMSS 2023/2024 Longitudinal Study results were released, providing insights for ministries around the world on learning gains and progression over time at both group and individual levels.

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PAST CONFERENCES

We attended the MathEd Forum in Toronto and joined researchers and educators in connecting early math principles with real classroom practice. There were interactive sessions focused on aligning theory with teaching strategies to help strengthen learning pathways for K–2 students.

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Dr. Rebecca Merkley presented at the UNESCO Annual Meeting of the Global Alliance on the Science of Learning for Education in Paris. She discussed the Digital Early Math Assessment, a Carleton-Vretta project, leveraging learning science to support classroom instruction.

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IAEA 2026 UPDATES: Stay Informed, Stay Connected

We are happy to announce that the official brochure and website for the 2026 International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Annual Conference in Canada is now live! Taking place from September 27 to October 2, 2026 in Toronto, Canada, IAEA 2026 will bring together global leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore the theme: Trust, Transparency, and Technology in Educational Assessment.