About the Board
About the Board
The National Assessment Governing Board (Governing Board) oversees and sets policy for The Nation’s Report Card, also called the National Assessment of Educational Progress or NAEP.
Established by Congress, the Governing Board is an independent, nonpartisan board that determines the subjects and content NAEP assesses, sets achievement levels, and oversees the release of results.
Board Members
Each year, the U.S. Secretary of Education appoints or reappoints members to the Governing Board. Members may serve on the Governing Board for up to two four-year terms. Every seat is designated for individuals with specific expertise and perspectives. The 26 members represent the following roles:
- 4th grade teacher
- 8th grade teacher
- 12th grade teacher
- Elementary school principal
- Secondary school principal
- District superintendent
- Chief state school officers (2)
- Governors (current or former and of different political parties) (2)
- State legislators (of different political parties) (2)
- Non-public school leader
- Local school board member
- State board of education member
- Business representative
- Parent leaders (2)
- Members of the general public (2)
- Testing and measurement experts (3)
- Curriculum specialists (2)
- Director of the Institute of Education Sciences (ex officio)
