NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD §

Description §

The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) is responsible for establishing policies for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and supervising its implementation. Composed of a diverse group of members appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Education, the NAGB plays a critical role in shaping the educational assessment landscape. The board’s oversight ensures that NAEP effectively evaluates and reports on the educational progress of students across the United States, providing essential insights into the performance and achievement levels in various subjects. Through its governance, the NAGB aims to maintain the integrity, relevance, and rigor of NAEP assessments, which are pivotal for informing education policy and practice nationwide.

Related Concepts §

• NAEP — The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) plays a crucial role in the administration and oversight of the National Assessment of Educational Prog…
• ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS — The Governing Board develops and sets the achievement levels based on the assessment results
• U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — The Governing Board is part of the structure overseen by the U.S. Department of Education