https://edtechxperts.org/blog/ Insights for higher ed and EdTech leaders: accreditation, assessment, AI, proctoring, and digital credentials. en-us https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/cphe-just-ran-its-first-site-visit-is-your-evidence-ready/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/cphe-just-ran-its-first-site-visit-is-your-evidence-ready/ Accreditation Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A new public-only accreditor completed its first site visit in August 2026. Here is what its outcomes-first standards demand from your evidence portfolio. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/stats-reporting-is-due-october-1-is-your-program-data-ready/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/stats-reporting-is-due-october-1-is-your-program-data-ready/ Grants & Funding Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The Education Department's STATS earnings accountability rule sets an October 1, 2026 reporting deadline. Here is what to fix in your program data now. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/ghost-students-verify-identity-from-application-to-exam/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/ghost-students-verify-identity-from-application-to-exam/ Higher Ed Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A July 2026 FinCEN alert puts ghost-student aid fraud on every campus agenda. How to build one identity chain from application through the final exam. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/ada-title-ii-deadline-moved-to-2027-audit-your-edtech-now/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/ada-title-ii-deadline-moved-to-2027-audit-your-edtech-now/ EdTech Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 DOJ pushed ADA Title II digital accessibility to April 2027. WCAG 2.1 AA and vendor responsibility did not change. What to fix in your EdTech stack now. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/k-12-ai-laws-take-effect-what-districts-must-prove-now/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/k-12-ai-laws-take-effect-what-districts-must-prove-now/ K-12 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Idaho's K-12 AI framework law took effect July 1 and 31 states have bills moving. What districts and EdTech vendors must document before procurement. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/ai-detectors-dont-work-redesign-assessment-for-integrity/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/ai-detectors-dont-work-redesign-assessment-for-integrity/ Assessment Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 AI detectors are unreliable and legally risky. Here's why leading institutions are dropping them and redesigning assessment to verify learning instead. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/governing-agentic-ai-in-higher-ed-a-leaders-playbook/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/governing-agentic-ai-in-higher-ed-a-leaders-playbook/ Leadership Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Agentic AI is already reshaping the higher-ed back office. A practical governance playbook for provosts, CIOs, and deans to scale it safely. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/online-proctoring-and-biometric-privacy-law-a-2026-guide/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/online-proctoring-and-biometric-privacy-law-a-2026-guide/ Policy & Law Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Biometric privacy laws are expanding and higher ed is a target. What proctoring means for BIPA compliance, consent, and vendor contracts in 2026. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/dual-enrollment-is-booming-can-your-assessments-keep-up/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/dual-enrollment-is-booming-can-your-assessments-keep-up/ Assessment Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 High schoolers are now higher ed's fastest-growing undergraduates. The surge raises hard questions about assessment rigor, comparability, and accreditation. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-offshore-shift-is-reaching-higher-ed-and-edtech/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-offshore-shift-is-reaching-higher-ed-and-edtech/ Offshore Operations Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A $98B global-capability-center market and a $100K H-1B fee are pushing education and EdTech to build real offshore operations. Here's how to do it well. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-enrollment-cliff-is-here-unevenly-what-fall-2025-shows/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-enrollment-cliff-is-here-unevenly-what-fall-2025-shows/ Higher Ed Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fall 2025 enrollment rose overall, but the growth skipped private four-years. What the community college surge and the demographic cliff mean for 2026 planning. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/federal-money-for-ai-in-education-is-flowing-are-you-ready/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/federal-money-for-ai-in-education-is-flowing-are-you-ready/ AI in Education Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Washington has turned AI into a named higher-ed funding priority. Here is what the new grants cover and how provosts and CIOs can position their institutions. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/secure-assessment-is-back-rethinking-proctoring-in-the-ai-era/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/secure-assessment-is-back-rethinking-proctoring-in-the-ai-era/ Proctoring Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Princeton is proctoring exams after 133 years and universities are dropping AI detectors. A practical guide to matching exam security to the stakes. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/workforce-pell-is-live-what-short-term-programs-must-prove/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/workforce-pell-is-live-what-short-term-programs-must-prove/ Grants & Funding Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Workforce Pell launched July 1, 2026 for 8-15 week programs. Here are the approval gate, the three outcome thresholds, and how to prepare. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-accreditation-rules-are-changing-what-the-aim-overhaul-means-for-your-instit/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-accreditation-rules-are-changing-what-the-aim-overhaul-means-for-your-instit/ Accreditation Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The Department of Education's AIM rulemaking reached consensus on a major accreditation overhaul. Here's what's proposed and how to prepare now. https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-complete-school-proctoring-buyer-guide/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-complete-school-proctoring-buyer-guide/ Insights Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A Step-by-Step Framework for Evaluating and Procuring Online Proctoring Solutions https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-real-reason-faculty-resist-ai-tools-it%E2%80%99s-not-usefulness/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/the-real-reason-faculty-resist-ai-tools-it%E2%80%99s-not-usefulness/ Continuous Improvement Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 By Dr. Timothy T. Johnson https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/live-vs-automated-proctoring-choosing-the-right-model/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/live-vs-automated-proctoring-choosing-the-right-model/ Proctoring Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 As online assessments become more common, institutions are faced with an important decision: which proctoring model best supports their goals, learners,… https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/common-online-proctoring-myths-the-reality-behind-them/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/common-online-proctoring-myths-the-reality-behind-them/ Proctoring Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Online proctoring often sparks strong opinions—but many of the concerns surrounding it are rooted in misconceptions rather than reality. As institutions… https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/key-metrics-institutions-should-track-in-online-proctoring/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/key-metrics-institutions-should-track-in-online-proctoring/ Proctoring Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Key Metrics Institutions Should Track in Online Proctoring Programs https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/addressing-new-academic-integrity-challenges/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/addressing-new-academic-integrity-challenges/ Proctoring Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Proctoring in the Age of AI: Addressing New Academic Integrity Challenges https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/reducing-student-test-anxiety-with-thoughtful-proctoring-design/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/reducing-student-test-anxiety-with-thoughtful-proctoring-design/ Proctoring Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Online proctoring is often discussed in terms of security and compliance—but its impact on student experience is just as important. When poorly… https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/how-online-proctoring-supports-accreditation-and-compliance/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/how-online-proctoring-supports-accreditation-and-compliance/ Proctoring Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Accreditation bodies and regulatory agencies place increasing emphasis on assessment integrity, especially in online and hybrid programs. As distance… https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/why-online-proctoring-is-now-essential-for-academic-integrity/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/why-online-proctoring-is-now-essential-for-academic-integrity/ Proctoring Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Online education has moved from a convenience to a cornerstone of modern learning. As institutions expand remote and hybrid offerings, one challenge has… https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/seamless-proctoring-is-the-future/ https://edtechxperts.org/blog/f/seamless-proctoring-is-the-future/ Proctoring Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Seamless Proctoring Is the Future and Integrity Advocate Is Leading the Way