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Early math matters. On August 21st, the Canadian Early Mathematics Education (CEME) Conference, in Kingston, Ontario, will spotlight innovative ways to nurture numeracy from the ground up. Through hands-on sessions and shared expertise, educators will delve into fresh approaches for supporting young learners.

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This featured article outlines the benefits and insights of conducting benchmarking reviews of the digitalization of assessments and of organizations pursuing modernization through the use of technology in their assessment processes.

UPCOMING CONFERENCE

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We attended the CAIS National Leaders Conference in Toronto, joining over 300 operational leaders from across the country for three days of engaging conversations and impactful collaboration. Focused on school operations, the conference offered insights and leadership strategies.

We attended the NCME Annual Meeting in Denver and delivered a presentation on score reliability and its critical role in ensuring accuracy and fairness in measurement. The conference offered a valuable opportunity to share research insights and explore trends in assessment.

Join us for our presentation at the FLIP+ Annual Event in the Netherlands, from June 18 to 20, as we dive into “Sharing Innovation in Digital Assessment” with educators and researchers and explore the latest tools that drive the future of e-assessments.

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This article, by Dr. Richard Jones, offers an overview of Quebec’s French-language ministerial examinations, highlighting their structure, purpose, and distinctive features within the unique education and assessment system of the province.

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This article examines the ethical use of technology-enabled data in assessment and underscores the need for adaptable frameworks to guide responsible and informed practice in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

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We are proud to celebrate our partners at the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) for winning the Best Research Project at the Global e-Assessment Awards in London!

We are also proud that the Math Proficiency Test (MPT), in collaboration with EQAO, Conestoga College, and Vretta, was a finalist for the Best Transformational Project and Professional Certification Program—reflecting the strength of our collaboration in designing, developing, and administering the MPT to support the success of teacher candidates across Ontario.

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Our featured article, by Vali Huseyn, explores the role of blueprints in assessment design, and highlights how high-quality, technology-enabled blueprints must evolve to remain effective and future-ready.

The e-Assessment Association | Recognizes EQAO for Research Excellence

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The FLIP+ annual conference in Arnhem, Netherlands was an event where member institutions and contributors from around the world explored synergies between latest technologies and educational assessment.

We had the opportunity to share information on quality frameworks for technology-based assessments to make assessments more fair and reliable through the use of the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Standards.


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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We are happy to share two exciting moments of recognition!

Our President & CEO, Anand Karat, was an award recipient at the 2025 Canada-India Global Impact Awards Gala recognizing his contributions and accomplishments towards the Canada-India corridor. He shared the stage with distinguished leaders from across the country — including the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper.

Adding to the celebration, our Vice President of Innovation, Charles Anifowose, received the prestigious Entrepreneur Award at the 8th Prix RelèveON organized by the Canadian Club of Toronto. This recognition of Francophone excellence in Ontario showcases entrepreneurs leading the future.

These milestones fuel our mission to create impactful learning and assessment experiences that drive innovation in education. Here's to shaping a better future together!

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This article, by Dr. Richard Jones, highlights the role of assessment frameworks in guiding test development and delivery, and underscores the value of publishing clear, structured documents to support alignment and purpose.

This article, published by Elsevier on ScienceDirect reviews test blueprints in medical education, their impact on validity and reliability, key design approaches, and gaps in research and digital use.

July 2025

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