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

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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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Are you a 12th grade teacher? Are you interested in policy? We need you on the National Assessment Governing Board. nagb.gov/about-us/join-the-b…
Flowchart guiding 12th grade teachers at public, charter, or private schools interested in policy or assessment to apply at NAGB.gov.

ALT Flowchart guiding 12th grade teachers at public, charter, or private schools interested in policy or assessment to apply at NAGB.gov.

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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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With NAEP results showing students are still struggling to catch up post pandemic, our Board member, principal Michael Sidebotham, says he’s focused on reintroducing rigor & setting a higher bar in his quest to improve student achievement. Read in @NAESP naesp.org/resource/reintrodu…

Reintroduce Academic Rigor Before It’s Too Late - NAESP

Limiting the pandemic-era accommodations short-circuit students' learning

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The National Assessment Governing Board — which oversees NAEP — has seats designated for specific expertise. And we’re looking for testing experts. Learn more about the specifics and how to apply here: nagb.gov/about-us/join-the-b…
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Spotted👀 from the @BPC_Bipartisan 3 reasons states should participate in state-level results in 12th-grade math and reading: bipartisanpolicy.org/explain…

12th Grade State NAEP: A New Pilot Opens Opportunities for States

NAEP measures student achievement at multiple grade levels in reading, math, science, civics, and other core subjects. It has provided state-level data since 1992. Students are assessed every two...

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Read our overview of all opportunities currently available to states nagb.gov/news-and-events/new…

Opting into More State-Level Data on The Nation’s Report Card

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The 2024 Nation’s Report Card showed the percentage of students reporting taking Algebra I in 8th grade has declined since 2019. NAEP 2026 data will be released in early 2027. Will the number of 8th graders taking Algebra I increase? And in which states? Stay tuned…
Bar chart showing eighth-graders' math class distribution in 2019, 2022, and 2024 with Algebra I around 30% in 2024

ALT Bar chart showing eighth-graders' math class distribution in 2019, 2022, and 2024 with Algebra I around 30% in 2024

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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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