Commentary: Perspectives of Early Career Professionals on Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Educational Measurement

Abstract

The “Foundational Competencies in Educational Measurement” framework aims to shape the field's future. However, the absence of emerging scholars and graduate students in the task force highlights a gap in representing those most familiar with current educational landscape. As early career scholars, we offer perspectives to enhance this framework by focusing on making educational measurement more inclusive, collaborative, and culturally responsive. Drawing on our diverse backgrounds and experiences, we propose expanding the framework to empower measurement professionals, diversify measurement practices, and integrate ethical considerations. We also advocate for a new visual representation of the framework as a budding plant, symbolizing the organic and evolving nature of foundational skills in educational measurement. This commentary aims to refine the foundational competencies to better prepare future professionals for meaningful, equitable educational contributions.