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International Approaches to Exams Given the Pandemic 2021

4^th IAEA Webinar
On Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 13:00 (1:00 pm) BST, Dr. Randy Bennett from Educational Testing Service (ETS) will present on the following topic: Equity and Assessment in the Post-COVID-19 Era
The presentation will take place via Zoom. Members will receive a meeting invitation with the link.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Pitoniak at mpitoniak@ets.org.
Read a summary of the topic here.

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