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Over the years, we have partnered with various learning and assessment organizations, associations, and agencies that have been forerunners in modernizing educational solutions and practices, keeping student success front and centre.

Vretta Buzz brings you what's buzzing in the e-assessment and learning space!

We host a variety of webinars, create and publish articles and case studies, and conduct podcasts with thought leaders covering a range of topics, including best practices for learning and assessment and the latest trends that are revolutionizing education. You will find this information and more on this Vretta Buzz page.

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July 31, 2024

Exam anxiety has long been a concern for students, parents, and educators, stemming from the socio-cultural pressure that views exam success as a life-defining goal....

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July 29, 2024

Large-scale student assessments have been administered in Canadian provinces and territories (jurisdictions) for many decades, some dating back almost a century....

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June 30, 2024

we being heard? Building clear, transparent and targeted communication is important for making sure that assessments are perceived as positive experiences rather than negative ones....

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June 25, 2024

The General Education Development (GED®) high-school-equivalency test is a joint venture between the American Council on Education and U.S.-based assessment company Pearson. ...

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May 31, 2024

The importance of standard setting has increased in recent years due to the important role that assessment plays in the educational accountability landscape. National assessment data have be...

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April 30, 2024

The dialogue around sustainable development, the sustainable use of AI, and environmental friendliness is present in all sectors, raising for us the question of how we, as members of the edu...

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April 24, 2024

Large-scale assessments can be tedious and stressful for test takers, but test developers can change that by creating assessments that are engaging, effective and provide deeper insights int...

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March 31, 2024

In the student assessment domain, global assessment initiatives are primarily aimed to assess quality of education in various perspectives, depending on who is looking at the results of thes...

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March 26, 2024

Whether it is through developing advances in learning solutions or partaking in education-focused initiatives, we are always looking for ways to support students and contribute to their succ...

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Giving back

We are proud to work alongside many different organizations, charities, and initiatives that are making a difference locally and around the world. Check out some of the amazing initiatives we are currently helping to support.

Working Together to Support Our Students

Seneca has for years sustained a commendable initiative to provide financial aid to students in need, and has contributed to the larger mission of promoting education accessibility through their Campaign for Students initiative, which consists of various fundraising projects and activities that have been helping many students to continue pursuing their education. Vretta-Lyryx had the honor to support this cause by collaborating on the Seneca Business Online Auction, with all proceeds directed toward assisting students financially.

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Supporting Educators in Nepal

The Educator and Leadership Institute (ELI) has impacted educators globally, through professional courses and workshops, which have helped enrich the educational experience for countless students in various regions. Through seven years of dedicated work, ELI-Nepal, a comprehensive multi-day program empowering educators in Nepal, have left an indelible mark supporting the capacity of educators in the region. As a proud partner of the ELI initiative for many years, Vretta collaborated with ELI-Nepal distributing tote bags to educators, as a show of gratitude for their importance in shaping the future.

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Supporting Seneca students during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect students at Seneca: 79% are experiencing financial hardship, 75% have had their employment affected, and 90% are feeling anxiety and uncertainty about their future plans. Vretta continued to support Seneca students during the pandemic through their financial contribution, Entrepreneurial Numeracy Skills platform, mathematics rewards, and strategic advising to enable student-entrepreneurs at Seneca-HELIX start and grow their businesses.

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Supporting COVID-19 Healthcare Professionals

Canadian hospitals required continuous support to ensure all healthcare professionals have the necessary provisions and equipment to continue care for COVID-19 patients. Vretta supported a reputed charity called CanadaHelps that enables hospitals to scale up their operations, ensuring healthcare professionals have the necessary equipment to care for COVID-19 patients needing treatment. Vretta’s contribution provided equipment and critical medical aid, including personal protective equipment for frontline healthcare providers.

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Supporting Teaching and Leadership Capacity

The Educator and Leadership Institute (ELI) is an organization that builds teaching and leadership capacity in communities globally through professional courses and workshops. The objective of ELI is to positively impact the learning outcomes of students and educators in Haiti, Nepal, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Ghana. Vretta’s partnership with ELI to support their vision involves the design, development, hosting, and maintenance of the ELI web and online resource portal for its effective use in all the low internet bandwidth areas.

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Supporting Most Vulnerable Youth in Communities

The Career Foundation is a non-profit registered charity (reg. # 12265 9048RR 0001) that has been supporting the development of human potential for over three decades. Vretta’s partnership with The Career Foundation to support their mission involves contributions that enable life-changing employment and training opportunities provided to the community’s most vulnerable youth.

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