In the early grades, missing 1 day of school feels like missing more because of how much time it takes for a student to catch up. Check out this graph on soaring absenteeism rates & student achievement in reading. #PoweredByNAEP https://lnkd.in/gcS8pYtR
National Assessment Governing Board
Primary and Secondary Education
Washington, D.C. 1,055 followers
About us
The National Assessment Governing Board sets policy for The Nation’s Report Card, also known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) – the country’s most respected representative measurement of student achievement. NAEP provides results for grades 4, 8, and 12 in nearly a dozen subjects, with some that have data available by state and large urban district. Visit: www.nationsreportcard.gov The Board is made up of 26 members appointed for 4-year terms by the U.S. Secretary of Education and includes local and state educators and policymakers, testing and measurement experts, curriculum specialists, business leaders and general public representatives. These members are highly qualified and respected experts and practitioners in their fields.
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http://www.nagb.gov
External link for National Assessment Governing Board
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- Policy
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800 N. Capitol St. NW
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Washington, D.C. 20002, US
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Data released in May showed only 22% of 8th-graders scored at or above #NAEP Proficient in civics; for U.S. history that number was only 13%. Understanding these subjects is critical to participating in society and living up to our nation’s ideals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7TG9Pgv
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“Math is a giant hurdle for most community college students pursuing welding and other career and technical degrees.” With 8th grade math achievement at a historic low in 2022, what can be done to support these students who are now nearing the end of HS? https://lnkd.in/gsEqRqrg
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The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2024 Kids Count Data Book shared this disheartening graph showing trends between absenteeism and student achievement in reading. These findings and more are #PoweredByNAEP. Read more in The 74 Media: https://lnkd.in/gcS8pYtR
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The 2022 #NAEP showed the largest declines in students' math achievement on record. The The Washington Post shares some of the questions 4th and 8th graders breezed through and others they struggled with. See how many you can get right: https://lnkd.in/e6cFviYX
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High-poverty schools saw some of the greatest academic gains during recovery efforts - after experiencing some of the largest setbacks. Thomas Kane and Sean Reardon share new data in the The Wall Street Journal, with findings #PoweredByNAEP. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efZXP3RE
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Join our team! We’re looking to hire a senior staffer to serve as the Board's principal advisor on federal, state and district policy impacting #NAEP, and as primary liaison to Congressional staff, SEA leaders, and school district leaders. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/egQa7s2t Current federal employees can apply here: https://lnkd.in/eh65bTpK #DCjobs #fedjobs
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Today our Board member Scott Marion will be joining Kirsten Baesler and Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. in a session at Council of Chief State School Officers' #NCSA24 to discuss how the use #NAEP and other data to shine a continuous light on academic outcomes for all students and holding school systems accountable.
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Today our Executive Director Lesley Muldoon will be speaking about what's next for the Nation's Report Card at Council of Chief State School Officers' National Conference on Student Assessment, along with Andrew Ho and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Commissioner Peggy Carr. #NCSA24
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We’re looking to hire a senior staffer to serve as the Board's principal advisor on federal, state and district policy impacting #NAEP and as primary Board staff liaison to Congressional staff, state education agency leaders, and school district leaders. This Education Policy Analyst's duties will also include: • Serving as Board staff advisor on the NAEP Authorization Act, advising Board leadership when questions arise related to the legislation, tracking Board recommendations for updates for the NAEP law and supporting communications with #Congress regarding questions on the NAEP law. • Monitoring and responding, as needed, to changes in the assessment landscape at the federal and state level that may impact NAEP and for which the Board has responsibility. • Tracking key themes, deliverables and action items from each Board meeting, including reviewing meeting transcripts to confirm accuracy, tracking Board requests for follow up from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) or Board staff, and identifying topics that require updates or discussion at future meetings. • Maintaining collaborative, productive partnerships with the Council of Chief State School Officers and the Council of the Great City Schools to ensure that the Board's state and TUDA policy task forces are substantially engaged and help the Board understand how critical stakeholders view and use NAEP. *This role is telework eligible.* More information about this role and how to apply here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/egQa7s2t Current federal employees can apply here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/eh65bTpK #policyjobs #dcjobs
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