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December 20, 2024

Vretta-Lyryx Acquired by Harris Computer Systems

We are happy to announce that our higher education company, Vretta-Lyryx, has found a new home with Harris Computer Systems (Harris). This acquisition took place on August 30, 2024 and repre...

December 19, 2024

The Illusion of Learning: Validity, Testing, and Technology

On December 4th, 2024, the TIMSS 2023 International Report and Results was released, offering an overview of global educational achievement trends. During the event, Dr. Matthias von Davier,...

December 04, 2024

Technology Team Members from the Lethbridge School Division Visit Vretta’s HQ in Toronto

Jesse Sadlowski, Director of Technology, and Johny Mantello, IT Coordinator, from the Lethbridge School Division in Alberta visited Vretta’s Headquarters in Toronto to meet the team and get ...

November 30, 2024

Bridging the Gap: From Summative to Interim Assessments

In a jurisdiction with a focus on digitalized assessment reforms, policymakers are well-positioned to implement increased data collection efforts for evidence-based decision-making to improv...

November 25, 2024

Early Years Literacy (Reading) Screeners: Identifying At-Risk Students

The use of screeners is not a new concept; they have been in use for many years in various disciplines, including education. Early years reading screeners are quick, informal...

October 31, 2024

Evolution of E-marking: Automated Writing Evaluation

Almost a year ago, I wrote an article on the practical aspects of e-marking, providing a hands-on overview of the e-marking landscape titled On-Screen Marking: A Practical Guide. Since then,...

October 23, 2024

Modernization of Provincial Achievement Tests in Alberta

Alberta Education has a long history of delivering provincial student assessments in a computer-based format. As far back as the 1990s, the province administered many of its assessments via ...

September 30, 2024

For the Love of Training: Creating an Effective Training Culture for Assessment Delivery

Training is often perceived as a soft power, and often receives less attention in assessment spheres, typically overshadowed by the use of technical language and political accountability pre...

September 16, 2024

Insourcing vs Outsourcing the Digital Assessment Solution: The Canadian Experience

When an assessment organization (ministry of education, assessment agency, state education department, etc.) decides to modernize its large-scale student assessment program, one of the initi...

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.