The Governing Board

The National Assessment Governing Board sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Learn more about our work.

About NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress — known as The Nation’s Report Card — is the largest continuing, nationally representative evaluation of education in the United States.

NAEP Frameworks

NAEP frameworks provide the blueprint for the content and design of each assessment. Learn how NAEP assessments are built.

NAEP Results

The Nation’s Report Card informs the public about what U.S. students know and can do in a variety of subject areas.

NAEP Achievement Levels

An important role of the Board is setting achievement levels for NAEP assessments. Discover more about this process and what the achievement levels mean when it comes to measuring student achievement.

News and Events

See our latest news, or register for an upcoming Governing Board event.

Focus Areas

The Governing Board works to continually increase NAEP’s impact as a resource for improving education. See some of our priority topics and initiatives.

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The Governing Board

The National Assessment Governing Board sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Learn more about our work.
About NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress — known as The Nation’s Report Card — is the largest continuing, nationally representative evaluation of education in the United States.
NAEP Frameworks

NAEP frameworks provide the blueprint for the content and design of each assessment. Learn how NAEP assessments are built.
NAEP Results

The Nation’s Report Card informs the public about what U.S. students know and can do in a variety of subject areas.
NAEP Achievement Levels

An important role of the Board is setting achievement levels for NAEP assessments. Discover more about this process and what the achievement levels mean when it comes to measuring student achievement.
- NAEP Achievement Levels
- Achievement Levels Policy
News and Events

See our latest news, or register for an upcoming Governing Board event.
Focus Areas

The Governing Board works to continually increase NAEP’s impact as a resource for improving education. See some of our priority topics and initiatives.

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Quarterly Board Meeting Materials

May 13 - 14, 2021, Virtual

Thursday, May 13, 2021
Virtual
Open Meeting Part 1 (With Breakout Rooms): 12:30-2:15 pm (EST)

Thursday, May 13, 2021
Virtual
Open Meeting Part 2: 2:30-5:30 (EST)

Friday, May 14, 2021
Virtual
Closed Meetings: 12:30 – 5:30 pm (EST)

Board Book Materials

All files can be downloaded at once by clicking the "All Files.zip" link at the bottom.

May 13-14 2021 Meeting Materials

Meeting Minutes

Recommendations on Equity and NAEP - small group discussions

NAEP Reading Framework

Draft Resolution in Honor of Michael Casserly

Executive Committee

Assessment Development Committee

Committee on Standards Design and Methodology

Reporting and Dissemination Committee