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While students are heading back to school in the coming weeks, that doesn’t mean that learning stopped during the summer months. Whether through a job, internship, camps or sports — there are myriad durable skills built outside of the classroom that are highly relevant for students of all ages. As students return to the classroom, educators must recognize the importance of all kinds of skills development — whether from traditional coursework or outside of the classroom. Ensuring students are equipped with durable human skills is key to ensure future success — in the world of work, higher education, and throughout their lives. Placing value in these skills, and developing curricula that take into account the development of durable skills, is essential. What skills do you think are most valuable to develop over the summer? Share below.

🌟 Unlocking success through collaboration! 🌟 In today's interconnected world, collaboration isn't just a skill; it's a superpower. Whether you're building a project, launching a startup, or driving innovation, working together isn't just advantageous — it's essential. 🚀 Why? Because when we collaborate we: 🤝 Combine diverse perspectives and expertise, paving the way for groundbreaking ideas 🌐 Break down silos, fostering a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect 📈 Amplify our impact, achieving more together than we ever could alone At every level of society and in every industry, collaboration drives progress. It fuels creativity, accelerates learning, and propels us toward collective success. So, let's embrace collaboration as more than just a skill — it's a cornerstone of achievement. Share a story of how successful collaboration has impacted your business, and tag someone who embodies the spirit of collaboration below! 👥💡 #Collaboration #Teamwork #Innovation #Success

📢 Join us for The TOEFL Rebrand webinar!
We're excited to announce a special webinar where Omar Chihane will unveil TOEFL's new identity, emphasizing innovation, authenticity, and global citizenship. Discover how TOEFL is evolving to meet the needs of modern learners and institutions, providing resources that support both academic and professional success.
In this webinar, we'll delve into: • Equitable ways to measure proficiency • Empowering people and institutions worldwide • Turning aspirations into reality Don't miss this opportunity to learn about TOEFL's exciting new direction! Register now and join us in shaping the future of language proficiency.

#TOEFL #Webinar #Innovation #GlobalCitizenship #Education #LanguageProficiency #ETS

The future of work, education, and human potential is being transformed by skills and AI.   We’re thrilled to share our panel submissions for SXSW #PanelPicker 2025 and SXSW EDU where thought leaders will explore how these shifts are redefining careers, industries and the way we measure success.   Your votes can help bring these crucial discussions to the stage:   💼 Changing the Color of Work Kennon Harrison, Jr. (ETS), Kristina F. from Jobs for the Future (JFF), and Kristy Williams Fercho (Wells Fargo) will discuss how inclusive practices drive innovation and economic growth through skill development. ➡️ bit.ly/4dcgoaa   🧠 Future Shock Therapy: Revolutionizing How We Measure Minds Michelle Froah (ETS), Craig Elimeliah (Code and Theory) and Chris Duffey (Adobe) will explore AI's role in transforming skill assessment and personalized learning. ➡️ bit.ly/4fKuHV8   🌟 Challenging Human Potential: Does AI Know You Better? Kennon Harrison, Jr. (ETS), Kati Clement-Frazier (Takeda ) Molly Nagler (Moderna) and Kishore Durga (Accenture ) will discuss AI-driven insights in reshaping industries and creating personalized career paths. ➡️ bit.ly/3WTXQG2   🎓 Future Ready Impact: Redefining How Schools Measure Success Mike Duncan, Ed.D. (Battelle for Kids), Diego Arambula (Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching) Tricia McManus (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools), and Laura Slover (ETS) will explore new methodologies and tools for assessing essential skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and communication in K-12 education. ➡️ bit.ly/4dfxmEG   Cast your vote and join us in shaping the future of work, education, and human potential through skills and AI!   #SXSW2025 #SXSWEDU2025 #PanelPicker #FutureOfWork #Skills #AI #Innovation #Education #Assessment

🧠 How can we ensure responsible AI use in education? 🧠 With AI rapidly becoming a key learning tool worldwide, we must address major ethical considerations. Our Responsible Use of AI in Assessment report highlights methods to ensure educational impact and integrity. (Link below) 📊✨ What other considerations do you think are crucial as we integrate AI into education and beyond? Share your thoughts! #AIinEducation #EthicalAI #GlobalImpact #EdTech

✨ This year's Student Leadership Retreat was nothing short of inspiring, filled with remarkable achievements and unforgettable moments. We had the privilege of bringing together 15 exceptional students from across the country to celebrate their dedication and provide valuable insights and knowledge to help shape their future careers. A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished speakers: Ikkyu Choi, Managing Sr Research Scientist Jobert E. Abueva, Associate Vice President, TOEFL Global Brand Marketing Christine Flecha Betaneli, Associate Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs Ruth Kliwinski, Executive Director, HR Talent Acquisition Miguel Hernandez-Delgado, 2023 TCHS Scholarship Recipient Anita Sands, Lead Policy Research Analyst, and Laura Halderman, Lead Research Project Manager, ETS Center for Global Assessment Rodrigo “Rod” Colon, Executive Coach and author of “Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs” Enmanuel "Manny" F., ETS Cares Scholarship Recipient, ETS Intern, and first-year doctoral student, University of Pennsylvania 🎓To our exceptional scholars, your determination and dedication inspire us all. We can't wait to see the extraordinary heights you will reach! #Scholarship #HigherEducation #StudentLeadership #Inspiration #ETS

We’re excited to share the success of this year’s The PIE Live Asia Pacific. Rohit Sharma (SVP Global Mobility Solutions, ETS) joined Patrick Brothers (Co-CEO, HolonIQ) and Helen Duncan (CEO, Migration Institute of Australia) to dive into global student migration trends, shifting motivations, and impactful policies. 🏃♂️ A standout moment was our pre-meeting workout run, setting a positive, collaborative tone for the day. Key Takeaways: 🎓 Quality education, career advancement, and holistic personal growth are top priorities for students choosing to study abroad. 🌍 While the USA and Australia remain popular destinations, there’s a growing interest in Asia, Europe, and flexible hybrid learning options. 📊 There’s an increasing diversity in the student population, with more older students and professionals seeking international education opportunities. As Patrick noted, "Post-pandemic trends and technology have reshaped student mobility." Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the enriching discussions! #PIELIVE24 #Education #GlobalMobility #StudentMigration #HumanProgess

The most valuable skills are often the hardest to measure. Why? 👇 Assessing durable skills like critical thinking, creativity, and communication has long been deemed impossible. But we’re changing that! 🚀 Innovation at the ETS Research Institute is paving the way for fair and valid skill assessments. Here’s how we’re tackling this monumental challenge: First, we created clear definitions of the measurable and quantifiable aspects that make up skills for the future. As an example, let’s look at Critical Thinking, Some of these measurable aspects include: 📊 Understanding, managing, and analyzing information and arguments 🧐 Recognizing and evaluating assumptions 🔍 Identifying patterns and making sound inferences 🧠 Constructing knowledge 📚 Drawing evidence-based conclusions Discover our full plan in the report “A New Vision For Skills-Based Assessment” (linked in the comments) to see the roadmap for making durable skills assessment a reality for all. #Skills #Assessment #Education #Innovation #CriticalThinking

National Support Public Education Day is the perfect time to explore how we can make a difference! For us, fair and valid assessment is key to empowering schools, teachers and students. Accurate measurement promotes greater equity in education, a central part of our mission. In our recent partnership with @CDE, we developed a new model to measure student growth across California. By using a weighted average, we improved the stability and accuracy of growth scores, reducing disparities across schools and districts. This fairer measure provides more accurate data over shorter periods. With this knowledge, schools and governments can learn from the best and focus efforts where they are needed most to support students effectively. Assessment can power human progress and enhance educational and work outcomes. It’s crucial that organizations and institutions collaborate to support equity and access to quality public education, ensuring that education remains a passport to freedom for all. #NationalSupportPublicEducationDay #Education

The world is becoming increasingly digital and reliant on new technologies. 💻 How do you keep up? 🧠 From the ability to analyze information from AI, to utilizing emerging technologies to support productivity, tech literacy is foundational to match the pace of innovation and change. If you aren't able to utilize emerging tech to improve your productivity, you will quickly fall behind. Given this, tech literacy is a highly practical skill — it encompasses and works alongside many critical durable skills necessary to succeed in the future. From critical thinking, problem solving, to creativity — these are fundamental skills that you must develop in order to best utilize emerging tech. Technology like AI has already had an immense impact on education and the workplace — being able to utilize this tech to improve efficiency and productivity, whilst having the ability to recognize misinformation and areas you’re unable to utilize AI effectively, is key.