NAEP
Assessment
Spotlight
Spotlight on Assessment
This Spotlight will help you examine updated testing guidance from the U.S. Dept. of Ed, analyze college-placement test scores, and more.
Student Achievement
In Their Own Words
Students in Military Schools Lead the Nation on NAEP Scores. One Teacher Explains Why
Reading and math scores for Department of Defense students ranged from 15 to 23 points higher than corresponding national average scores.
Student Achievement
Q&A
The 3 Teachers on the NAEP Panel Say It’s Time to Act on Drops in Scores
The results caught the public's attention—but the teachers say that hasn't yet translated into direct action to support schools.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Math Assessment and Intervention
This Spotlight will help you evaluate the latest trends in students’ math scores, explore growing investments in math education, and more.
Teaching
Most Teachers Are Not 'Extremely Confident' They Can Help Students Recover Academically
Teachers appear more confident about their virtual teaching skills than their ability to help students catch up academically, survey shows.
IT Infrastructure
The Tech Factors Linked to Higher NAEP Scores
Higher-performing students were more likely to have access to computers, the internet, and daily, real-time lessons during the pandemic.
Federal
Opinion
NAEP Needs to Be Kept at Arm’s Length From Politics
It’s in all our interests to ensure NAEP releases are buffered from political considerations and walled off from political appointees.
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
Are Students Using Intensive Tutoring? What National Data Show
Students need more-intensive tutoring to make up for pandemic schooling disruptions, but they may not be getting it.
Student Achievement
Video
The Falloff in NAEP Math and Reading Scores, Explained
Here’s what you need to know about the historic drops in students’ math and reading scores and why they matter.
Student Achievement
Big Changes Needed to Reverse Plunging Student Achievement, Education Secretary Says
Miguel Cardona urged widespread adoption of strategies that evidence shows help students regain lost academic ground.
Student Achievement
Opinion
I’m a Teacher. Here’s Why I Don't Care About the NAEP Scores
The drop in NAEP scores don’t tell me anything I didn’t already know, argues one veteran math teacher.
Student Achievement
With NAEP Scores in Hand, Schools Double Down on ‘Urgent’ Recovery Efforts
Results for large districts were unsurprising, leaders say, but reinforce the need for long-term investments.
Student Achievement
Opinion
NAEP Scores Are a 'Critical Reality Check.' Kids Pay the Price If They Are Misinterpreted
Leaders must resist the temptation to cherry-pick results and overgeneralize conclusions, writes assessment expert Scott Marion.
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
How Do Schools Come Back From 'Catastrophic' Drops in Math, Reading on NAEP?
Experts weigh in on how long it will take to recover academic ground lost during and before the pandemic.