National Assessment Governing Board

National Assessment Governing Board The Governing Board was created by Congress in 1988 to set policy for NAEP, also known as The Nation's Report Card: http://nagb.gov

The Board meets quarterly to make decisions on NAEP, including the subjects assessed, the frameworks on which the tests are based, and the questions students take. NAEP includes assessments in mathematics, reading, writing, science, geography, U.S. history, civics, economics, the arts and technological literacy, conducted in grades 4, 8, and 12, although each subject does not necessarily involve a

ll three grades. The Nation's Report Card is the only nationally representative, continuing evaluation of the condition of education in the United States and has served as a national yardstick of student achievement since 1969. NAEP results inform the public about what America's students know and can do in various subject areas.

How have 13-year-olds’ math and reading scores changed since the the start of LTT?⬆️In math, average achievement is high...
06/11/2026

How have 13-year-olds’ math and reading scores changed since the the start of LTT?

⬆️In math, average achievement is higher than 1978

🟰 In reading, average scores are not statistically different from 1971

NEW: Math and reading scores each increased by 4 points for 9-year-olds since 2022.
06/10/2026

NEW: Math and reading scores each increased by 4 points for 9-year-olds since 2022.

The Long-Term Trend Assessment (LTT) has measured student learning since the 1970s.How are 9- and 13-year-olds doing in ...
06/10/2026

The Long-Term Trend Assessment (LTT) has measured student learning since the 1970s.

How are 9- and 13-year-olds doing in math & reading?
Are today’s students reading for fun more or less than before?
Are more students taking algebra than earlier generations?

Take a look: https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ltt/2025/

National Center for Education Statistics - NCES National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

Stay tuned... Long-Term Trend results on 9- and 13-year-olds in math and reading will be released tomorrow...
06/09/2026

Stay tuned... Long-Term Trend results on 9- and 13-year-olds in math and reading will be released tomorrow...

For the first time since the 90’s, we’re updating what is assessed on the NAEP Civics Assessment. We’re seeking individu...
06/04/2026

For the first time since the 90’s, we’re updating what is assessed on the NAEP Civics Assessment.

We’re seeking individuals with a variety of experiences and perspectives from across the U.S. to serve on the framework development panel.

Link to apply in the comments.

The Governing Board is looking for panelists to serve on the NAEP Civics Assessment Framework Development Panel, an oppo...
06/01/2026

The Governing Board is looking for panelists to serve on the NAEP Civics Assessment Framework Development Panel, an opportunity to update and shape the content knowledge and skills assessed on future NAEP Civics Assessments.

Link to apply in the comments.

What does 32% of 12th graders being “below NAEP Basic” mean? It means 1 in 3 high school seniors struggle to evaluate th...
05/22/2026

What does 32% of 12th graders being “below NAEP Basic” mean?

It means 1 in 3 high school seniors struggle to evaluate the effectiveness of an author's claim, organization, and evidence used.

We’re excited to announce that the Board has just approved important updates to the assessment schedule through 2036 tha...
05/15/2026

We’re excited to announce that the Board has just approved important updates to the assessment schedule through 2036 that include additional opportunities for states to obtain *state-level data* in the following subjects:

- 8th and 12th grade civics
- 12th grade math and reading
- 8th grade science

Read more information about this exciting opportunity for states in the press release:

News and Events Latest News National Assessment Governing Board Ushers in Updates to Nation's Report Card Schedule Sections: News and Events Latest News Media Room Commentaries Monthly Newsletter Calendar of Events Contact: Stephaan Harris, [email protected], 202-357-7504 National Assessment Go...

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