Design Framework for the ACT® Enhancements February 2026 © 2026 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved. | R2519 ACT Research | Research Report | February 2026 6 Authors Introduction Jeff Allen, PhD; Jay Thomas; Stacy Dreyer; Scott Johanningmeier; and Dana Murano, PhD Chapter 1 Jay Thomas, Stacy Dreyer, and Scott Johanningmeier Chapter 2 Jay Thomas, Stacy Dreyer, and Scott Johanningmeier Chapter 3 Jay Thomas, Stacy Dreyer, and Scott Johanningmeier Chapter 4 Jeff Allen, PhD; Ty Cruce, PhD; Xin Li, PhD; Ed ...