The Journal of Educational Theory and Practice invites submissions for a forthcoming special issue examining how assessment practices in K-12 and higher education have evolved in response to disruptions in schooling over the past several years. This special issue seeks to bring together empirical research, theoretical contributions, and practitioner reflections that interrogate traditional assessment models and explore emerging alternatives.

Topics of Interest

Submissions may address, but are not limited to:

• The rise of formative and competency-based assessment models
• Equity implications of standardized testing in the wake of learning disruptions
• Technology-enabled and AI-assisted assessment tools
• Teacher and student perceptions of assessment validity and fairness
• Policy responses to assessment reform at the district, state, or national level
• Comparative perspectives on assessment reform across educational systems

Guest Editors

Dr. Priya Chandrasekaran, Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne
Dr. Owen Fitzgerald, College of Education, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Submission Timeline

• Abstract submission deadline: December 15, 2026
• Notification of abstract acceptance: January 15, 2027
• Full manuscript deadline: April 1, 2027
• Expected publication: Fall 2027 issue

Submission Guidelines

Full manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the journal's standard Author Guidelines and submitted through the journal's online submission system, indicating "Special Issue: Rethinking Assessment" in the cover letter. All submissions will undergo the journal's standard double-blind peer review process.

Inquiries

Questions regarding the scope or suitability of a proposed contribution may be directed to the guest editors at assessment-specialissue@jetp-journal.org prior to submission.