National Assessment Governing Board Announces
Five New Openings; Nominations Being Sought
CONTACT: Stephaan Harris, (202) 357-7504, Stephaan.Harris@ed.gov
WASHINGTON – Nominations are being sought for five openings on the National Assessment Governing Board, the independent nonpartisan panel that oversees administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) – also known as the Nation’s Report Card.
Created by Congress in 1998, the Governing Board is composed of members from different backgrounds, including education, business, the general public, as well as federal, state, and local officials. Members of the 24-member panel are appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Education to serve four–year terms.
“This is a very special opportunity for individuals with a deep interest in education to play an important role in guiding how the nation measures student learning,” said Darvin M. Winick, NAGB president. “We are looking for nominees who are committed to addressing national education issues today and into the future.”
The five positions that expire this summer are: a testing and measurement expert; an elementary school principal; a Democratic state legislator; and two representatives of the general public. As part of their important mission, Governing Board members help development determine new directions for NAEP and oversee the public releases of NAEP results.
Organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit nominees who have significant records of leadership or expertise and an interest in playing an important role in high-stakes decision-making regarding education assessment. More information, including a nomination form, is available online at www.nagb.org or by calling (202) 357-7504.
The nomination process opened Aug. 6 and closes Sept. 30, 2008. After the nominations are reviewed and finalists considered, the U.S. Secretary of Education will announce the new National Governing Board members in August 2009. Governing Board members receive honoraria to attend Governing Board meetings and are considered special federal employees while they serve.