Spring 2025, Volume 35, No. 1

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• Abstracts and Updates, by George Gray- In Abstracts and Updates, George Gray highlights cutting-edge research, including international perspectives on AI's role in testing; the use of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs); and the perceived value of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) Certified Nurse Educator Novice Credential.
• Legal Beat, by Dale Atkinson- The complexities surrounding accommodations and high-stakes testing policies are discussed in a recent court decision involving Howard University and a student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dale J. Atkinson, author of the “Legal Beat” column, provides an insightful legal analysis of this intersection between educational requirements and professional competence examinations. 
• Recent CLEAR Quick Poll Results, by Carla Caro- CLEAR’s latest Quick Poll results, summarized by Carla Caro, provide a snapshot of current regulatory discussions, from the use of chatbots in credentialing organizations to the role of regulators in advocacy. We invite you to share your thoughts and suggestions for future Quick Polls on the CLEAR Regulatory Network Message Board.
• Detecting Cheating in High-Stakes Testing: Practical Solutions for Small-Volume Programs, by Dr. Christopher Busath- Our first feature article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of using item drift as evidence of an item’s compromise and provides suggestions to help detect cheating.
• Practical Issues in Standard Setting Part II: A Brief Note on Methods for Adjusting Cut Scores, by Drs. Gregory Cizek and Lorin Mueller- The authors continue their two-part series on standard setting. They provide practical guidance on how credentialing bodies can defensibly adjust cut scores set by professional panels during standard setting studies, valuable information for regulatory bodies and others.

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