The Governing Board was created by Congress in 1988 to set policy for NAEP, also known as The Nation's Report Card: http://nagb.gov
The Board meets quarterly to make decisions on NAEP, including the subjects assessed, the frameworks on which the tests are based, and the questions students take. NAEP includes assessments in mathematics, reading, writing, science, geography, U.S. history, civics, economics, the arts and technological literacy, conducted in grades 4, 8, and 12, although each subject does not necessarily involve a
06/17/2026
How are 9- and 13-year-olds doing in math & reading?
National Center for Education Statistics - NCES' Matthew Soldner shares new results:
Student Performance Since the 1970s: NAEP 2025 Key Findings How have U.S. students’ reading and math scores changed since the 1...
06/15/2026
Are you passionate about education?
Apply to help the National Assessment Governing Board Assessment Governing Board update what knowledge is assessed on the NAEP civics assessment.
Panelist applications due June 30.
Apply here: https://www.nagb.gov/about-us/join-the-board/civics-framework-panel-nominations.html
06/15/2026
Part of the program, Long-Term Trend has assessed students in the same way since the 1970s.
The LTT 2025 results are here. Take a look at how 9- and 13-year-olds are doing in math and reading: https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ltt/2025/
06/11/2026
How have 13-year-olds’ math and reading scores changed since the the start of LTT?
⬆️In math, average achievement is higher than 1978
🟰 In reading, average scores are not statistically different from 1971
06/10/2026
NEW: Math and reading scores each increased by 4 points for 9-year-olds since 2022.
06/10/2026
The Long-Term Trend Assessment (LTT) has measured student learning since the 1970s.
How are 9- and 13-year-olds doing in math & reading?
Are today’s students reading for fun more or less than before?
Are more students taking algebra than earlier generations?
Take a look: https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ltt/2025/
National Center for Education Statistics - NCES National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
06/09/2026
Stay tuned... Long-Term Trend results on 9- and 13-year-olds in math and reading will be released tomorrow...
06/04/2026
For the first time since the 90’s, we’re updating what is assessed on the NAEP Civics Assessment.
We’re seeking individuals with a variety of experiences and perspectives from across the U.S. to serve on the framework development panel.
Link to apply in the comments.
06/01/2026
The Governing Board is looking for panelists to serve on the NAEP Civics Assessment Framework Development Panel, an opportunity to update and shape the content knowledge and skills assessed on future NAEP Civics Assessments.
Link to apply in the comments.