NAEP
Read more about how students perform on the federally administered test known as the nation’s report card
Federal
Defending Ed. Dept. Cuts, Linda McMahon Says It's Time to 'Do Something Different'
Linda McMahon told ed-tech entrepreneurs she wants to cut bureaucracy but keep key federal funds flowing to schools.
States
Opinion
How One State Improved Its NAEP Scores
Louisiana's state schools chief discusses the importance of reading and math instruction and "letting teachers teach."
School & District Management
Infographic
9 Charts That Show the Lasting Effects of COVID on Schools
Key data on some of the move consequential changes, five years later.
Assessment
Letter to the Editor
NAEP Is a School Accountability Essential
The Trump administration must preserve the exams.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Schools Experienced a 'Lost Decade.' How They Can Recover
Recent NAEP results underscore concerns about student achievement. A charter school founder suggests what to do.
Federal
NAEP Chief Peggy Carr Put on Leave by Trump Administration
The official who oversees a key measure of the nation's educational progress was abruptly placed on leave by the Trump administration.
Assessment
Trump Admin. Abruptly Cancels National Exam for High Schoolers
The cancellation raised concerns that federal spending cuts will affect long-term data used to measure educational progress.
Education Funding
Does Money Matter for Schools? NAEP Scores Reopen the Debate
A provocative set of graphs has kicked off a debate over whether—and how—more money can improve student outcomes.
Student Achievement
The Reasons Behind the Poor NAEP Scores, According to Teachers
Educators on social media weigh in on what's behind the recent drop in student test scores.
Student Achievement
Districts Recovering From an Achievement Slide Have This in Common
Districts' progress may be related to how they used federal COVID-relief funds, a new analysis finds.
School & District Management
Q&A
This City Can Claim a NAEP Distinction No Other City Can. Here's What Happened
While American students saw another decline in 4th grade reading scores on the Nation's Report Card, this city was an exception.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
Don’t Blame ‘Science of Reading’ for Low Scores
We need better teacher training, the right materials, and engaging literacy-rich programs for schools, writes Angélica Infante-Green.
Student Achievement
Big Cities See Bright Spots on NAEP, But Worry About Keeping Up Interventions
The large districts that receive separate NAEP scores recorded a mixed bag last year, but largely followed national trends.
Student Achievement
Video
What the Dismal Nation's Report Card Means for Reading and Math
The latest results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress show declines in students’ reading with some modest progress in math.