September 2016 The U.S. Department of Education is seeking qualified candidates for four positions on its National Assessment Governing Board. The Governing Board sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card. The open positions are as follows:
The Governing Board plays a critical role in shaping how the U.S. measures student achievement. New members will work at the forefront of innovation in educational assessment, leading efforts to educate the public about NAEP and relevant assessment trends, and to assess college preparedness.
The deadline to nominate/apply for these positions is October 28, 2016. For more information on the nomination/application process, click here.
In addition, U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. announced on September 23 that six education leaders from around the country have been appointed to the Governing Board (NAGB) to serve four-year terms. Four leaders were reappointed along with two new state legislators, whose terms begin October 1, 2016, and end September 30, 2020.
The six appointments, two of whom (Andrew Ho and Terry Mazany) are current AERA members, include: