Educational measurement

MetaMetrics® Announces Edtech Leader Brad Baumgartner as New CEO

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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DURHAM, N.C., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MetaMetrics, Inc., an innovative leader in educational measurement, assessment, and AI, is excited to announce Brad Baumgartner as its new Chief Executive Officer effective May 27, 2024. Baumgartner succeeds Malbert Smith, who co-founded MetaMetrics and served as its CEO since its inception, 40 years ago. Brad Baumgartner brings an impressive background from the edtech industry, most recently holding the position of CEO at BookNook where, under his leadership, the high-impact tutoring company expanded growth and reach to impact more students.

Key Points: 
  • Baumgartner succeeds Malbert Smith, who co-founded MetaMetrics and served as its CEO since its inception, 40 years ago.
  • Brad Baumgartner brings an impressive background from the edtech industry, most recently holding the position of CEO at BookNook where, under his leadership, the high-impact tutoring company expanded growth and reach to impact more students.
  • -Brad Baumgartner, incoming CEO of MetaMetrics.
  • We will focus on expanding our work with educational partners both domestically and internationally and doing so with a high degree of integrity," says Brad Baumgartner, incoming CEO of MetaMetrics.

New ETS Report Illustrates a Vision for the Future of Assessments

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Tomorrow's assessments will measure in-demand transferable skills by leveraging technology and the power of feedback.

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  • Tomorrow's assessments will measure in-demand transferable skills by leveraging technology and the power of feedback.
  • The report lays out how assessment can help maximize access to opportunities and future-proof societies, boosting innovation and success.
  • And importantly, through dynamic personalized AI-powered feedback, assessments should generate critical insights to inform recruiting, professional development, enhance workforce productivity and satisfaction.
  • "Developments in technology and AI make it possible for assessments to unleash human potential in ways not possible until now."

AIR Research and Policy Experts to Present at American Educational Research Association, National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meetings

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Arlington, Va., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 90 education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their research and policy work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia.

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  • Arlington, Va., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 90 education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their research and policy work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia.
  • AERA is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning, and its annual meeting is one of the largest gatherings of education researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in the world.
  • ET featuring experts from AIR, the Gates Foundation, the Urban Institute, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and more.
  • AIR experts will also present at the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) Annual Meeting , which is being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia, with virtual training and paper sessions after April 14.

University of Phoenix Issues White Paper on Developing a Digitized Skills-Aligned Curriculum in a Higher Education Institution

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The white paper discusses how the digitized skills-aligned curriculum provides the foundation of a skills-aligned higher education ecosystem featuring career-relevant, skills-based education and authentic assessment for working adult learners.

Key Points: 
  • The white paper discusses how the digitized skills-aligned curriculum provides the foundation of a skills-aligned higher education ecosystem featuring career-relevant, skills-based education and authentic assessment for working adult learners.
  • The foundation of this experience, the digitized skills-aligned curriculum, is evident throughout the career-centric design of courses, measured through authentic assessment, and supported with technology.
  • “Our digitized skills-aligned curriculum serves as the source of truth for all University innovation,” states Smith.
  • In 2023, the University’s innovative skills-aligned curriculum culminated in 100 percent of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs open for new enrollment being fully skills-mapped .

NBME Senior Vice President Appointed Co-Chair of Joint Standards Committee

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBME Senior Vice President of Assessment Operations, Ye Tong, PhD, has been named co-chair of the joint committee that will revise the “Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing” (the "Standards").

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBME Senior Vice President of Assessment Operations, Ye Tong, PhD, has been named co-chair of the joint committee that will revise the “Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing” (the "Standards").
  • Since its initial joint publication, the "Standards" have been revised four times, with the most recent revision published in 2014.
  • The "Standards" represent the gold standard in guidance on assessments in the United States and many parts of the world.
  • "It is truly an honor to have been appointed as a co-chair for the 'Standards' committee," Tong said.

American Institutes for Research Experts to Present at American Educational Research Association, National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meetings

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Arlington, Va., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting.

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  • Arlington, Va., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting.
  • AERA is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning, and its annual meeting is one of the largest gatherings of education researchers, policymakers and practitioners in the world.
  • Also during the AERA Annual Meeting, two veteran AIR researchers will be honored for their contributions to education research.
  • AIR experts will also present at the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) Annual Meeting , which is being held virtually on March 28-30 and in-person April 12-15 in Chicago.

Dental Care Alliance's Dr. Kristine Oladipo Honored with Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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SARASOTA, Fla., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to announce that Dr. Kristine Oladipo has received the 2021 Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award. This prestigious award honors the top three percent of scores on the 2021 Qualifying Examination (QE). The award is named for Dr. Richard Pugh, who was the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry's Educational Measurement Consultant for 21 years and retired in 1991.

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  • Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to announce that Dr. Kristine Oladipo has received the 2021 Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award.
  • The award is named for Dr. Richard Pugh, who was the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry's Educational Measurement Consultant for 21 years and retired in 1991.
  • SARASOTA, Fla., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to announce that Dr. Kristine Oladipo has received the 2021 Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award.
  • The award is named for Dr. Richard Pugh, who was the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry's Educational Measurement Consultant for 21 years and retired in 1991.

American Institutes for Research Experts to Present at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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Arlington, Va., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and their work will be highlighted at several sessions during the annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 21-26, 2022, in San Diego, California and virtually.

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  • Arlington, Va., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and their work will be highlighted at several sessions during the annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 21-26, 2022, in San Diego, California and virtually.
  • AERA is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning, and its annual meeting is one of the largest gatherings of education researchers, policymakers and practitioners.
  • Visit the AERA conference website to learn more about the annual meeting and see a full listing of sessions.
  • The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) will also hold its annual meeting April 21-24 in San Diego.