Peggy G. Carr National Center for Education Statistics
Dr. Peggy G. Carr is the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Public Service Award. Dr. Carr has been a leading voice for data integrity, fairness, and equity in the curation and dissemination of education data. Throughout her longstanding federal government service, she has lent her expertise in statistics and measurement to drive innovation in data collection and assessment within the U.S. and globally. At the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), she has led efforts to transform the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to adapt to new technologies, while maintaining its rigor and quality. Her leadership around large-scale assessment is essential in closing the gaps in opportunity and achievement and advancing equity for all students. The Distinguished Public Service Award is granted annually in recognition of an individual who has worked to enact or implement policies that are well grounded in education research, or who has been at the forefront of efforts to increase recognition and support for education research. The recipient will be invited either to deliver an address or to participate in a panel discussion during the following Annual Meeting on a topic relevant to their contribution and expertise. The AERA Government Relations Committee is charged by AERA Council with serving as the selection committee for this award.
2021 - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott 2020 - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson 2019 - George Miller 2018 - Donna E. Shalala 2017 - Michael W. Kirst 2016 - Shirley Malcom 2015 - Joseph Conaty 2014 - Ruby Takanishi 2013 - Freeman A. Hrabowski III 2012 - Jerry D. Weast 2011 - Emerson J. Elliott 2010 - Beverly L. Hall 2008 - Bruce Alberts 2007 - Jack Jennings 2005 - Ronald A. Wolk 2004 - Richard C. Atkinson 2003 - James B. Hunt
Deadline: October 13, 2022