The Governing Board@GovBoard

National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) is the independent, nonpartisan federal board that sets policy for NAEP, commonly known as The Nation's Report Card.

 Washington, DC
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Joined October 2010
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The Long-Term Trend Assessment (LTT) has measured student learning since the 1970s. How are 9- and 13-year-olds doing in math and reading? Are today’s students reading for fun more or less than before? Are more students taking algebra than earlier generations?
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From school and elected leaders, to educators, to curriculum experts — each seat on the National Assessment Governing Board matters. To ensure we have the best of the best, please nominate a testing expert to serve: nagb.gov/about-us/join-the-b…
National Assessment Governing Board seeks a testing expert passionate about education to join its Governing Board.

ALT National Assessment Governing Board seeks a testing expert passionate about education to join its Governing Board.

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After putting out a nationwide call for educators, experts, and leaders on civics, the National Assessment Governing Board has assembled three teams of experts, charged with supporting updates to the NAEP Civics Framework.
NAEP Civics Content Advisory Group

ALT NAEP Civics Content Advisory Group

NAEP Civics Framework Development Panel

ALT NAEP Civics Framework Development Panel

NAEP Civics Educator Advisory Committee

ALT NAEP Civics Educator Advisory Committee

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More information on the panelists and the process here: nagb.gov/about-us/join-the-b…

NAEP Civics Framework Panels

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The NAEP civics framework was last updated in 1996. After a period of public comment, the Board voted to move forward with an update and has assembled a group of experts nationwide. Next steps here: nagb.gov/about-us/join-the-b…
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Reminder: After a successful administration in spring 2026, NAEP results for 4th and 8th graders in math and reading will be released early 2027. Learn more: ies.ed.gov/learn/blog/whats-…
reminder: NAEP results for grades 4 and 8 in math, reading, civics, and U.S. history expected in early and summer 2027.

ALT reminder: NAEP results for grades 4 and 8 in math, reading, civics, and U.S. history expected in early and summer 2027.

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The National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees the #NAEP assessment, has board seats open for curriculum specialists. Learn more and apply by Nov. 15: nagb.gov/about-us/join-the-b…
We're looking for curriculum specialists to join the Governing Board. Apply at nagb.gov

ALT We're looking for curriculum specialists to join the Governing Board. Apply at nagb.gov
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Attention 12th grade teachers: The National Assessment Governing Board has a board seat open for you. Apply and help oversee the Nation’s Report Card (NAEP). Learn more and apply here by Nov 15: nagb.gov/about-us/join-the-b…
National Assessment Governing Board seeks a passionate 12th grade teacher to join its Governing Board, encouraging educators to serve the nation.

ALT National Assessment Governing Board seeks a passionate 12th grade teacher to join its Governing Board, encouraging educators to serve the nation.
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The National Assessment Governing Board is accepting applications for open board seats to support our work overseeing the Nation’s Report Card (NAEP). Apply here: nagb.gov/about-us/join-the-b…
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How eager are students to take on challenges? According to the NAEP 2024 reading survey, fewer than in years past.
41% of 8th graders report enjoying situations where they have to think about something" a decrease from 50% in 2017, according to the NAEP 2024 Reading Survey.

ALT 41% of 8th graders report enjoying situations where they have to think about something" a decrease from 50% in 2017, according to the NAEP 2024 Reading Survey.
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Are 8th graders up for a challenge? In addition to assessing students' skills and knowledge, NAEP surveys for their learning experiences and sentiments. Here's what 8th graders told us in 2024:
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Fewer 8th graders reported in 2024 they like being challenged than did in 2017. Here’s what 8th graders told us on the 2024 NAEP reading survey:
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Reminder: After a successful administration in spring 2026, NAEP results for 4th and 8th graders in math and reading will be released early 2027. Learn more: ies.ed.gov/learn/blog/whats-…
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Our board member, 4th grade teacher @NRoutten shares the math skills she sees her students struggling with and how we can help students get back on track: ascd.org/blogs/to-improve-ma…
quote from Nardi Routten: In the same way educators are looking closely at early literacy, we have to examine what's happening in early elementary grades in math - from the momen kids enter school.

ALT quote from Nardi Routten: In the same way educators are looking closely at early literacy, we have to examine what's happening in early elementary grades in math - from the momen kids enter school.

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Our August Quarterly Board Meeting has concluded. For more about our work visit our website: nagb.gov
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Five of our board members’ terms are coming to a close. A special thank you to Michael A. Pope, Anna King, @CunninghamCM, @educatorguru, and @NRoutten, who have helped steward the NAEP program.
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Day 2 of the Quarterly Board Meeting has started and is now entering closed session. We will resume live stream at 11:35 am
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The Board is now going into closed session, followed by committee meetings. Join the livestream again tomorrow at 11:25 am ET.
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This year, the Board launched a new initiative — NextGen NAEP — which involves gathering experts and NAEP users from across the country to help make NAEP more agile, efficient, and useful. Learn more about Next Gen NAEP here: fordhaminstitute.org/nationa…

Next-gen NAEP initiative aims to modernize and improve

Over the next several weeks, more than 500,000 students across the country will take an updated version of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in math and reading, but more...

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The Board will be transitioning to closed session. Return at 11:30 am ET to join the board’s discussion on Next Gen NAEP. nagb.gov/about-us/quarterly-…

Quarterly Governing Board Meeting: August 6 - 7

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Congratulations to our board member @profmartywest on being reappointed as Vice Chair of @govboard.
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