Forces of Change Shaping the Future of Assessment
The Futures of Assessment website, developed through Assessment for Good, is an interactive tool that explores how assessment in PreK–12 education might evolve over the next decade. Developed through Assessment for Good with contributions from educators and researchers, the site presents a forecast that invites the field to imagine new possibilities for assessment that center learning, student agency, and meaningful demonstrations of knowledge. It includes research summaries, conceptual frameworks, and future scenarios that consider how emerging factors such as artificial intelligence and changing expectations for schooling may influence assessment systems. The Forces of Change page within the site identifies key trends shaping these potential futures, outlining social, technological, and educational forces that may affect how assessment is designed and used. Together, the website and this section function as planning tools that can help educators and preparation programs reflect on current practices and consider how assessment systems might adapt to better support student learning.