"This timely book takes stock of the wide range of developments in society, education and assessment, and offers conclusions and strategies that are necessary for the current dynamic educational landscape to thrive. Drawing on examples from the UK, Europe, and USA, the book will dissect cultural, political, psychological and ideological ideas on society, education, and assessment, and foreground pressing issues relating to artificial intelligence, social justice, and climate change. Acknowledging its predominantly Western perspective and providing context on the evolution of educational assessment, the book will bridge the gap between theory and practice to progress debate and discourse on creating a culture of assessment fit for the future, rethinking strategies for the path ahead. Ultimately, the book will provide insights and key takeaways for the field of educational assessment along with an evidence-based agenda that will be of relevance for education professionals, the assessment industry, and policy-makers interested in higher education, international and comparative education and testing"--