Key insights on the importance of #civicseducation from Massachusetts board member Martin West. Worth a read! "One of the core purposes of education, both public and private, is to prepare students for civic life and to be effective citizens in our democracy."

According to #NAEP survey data, more higher-performing students see themselves as able to make a difference in their community and believe their civics schoolwork helps them understand what is happening in the world. nagb.gov/naep-subject-a…

Are you looking to make a difference in #K12 education on a national scale and help drive progress in our communities? Nominations are now open for 5 The Governing Board positions. Learn more: nagb.gov/about-us/join-…

Each seat on The Governing Board is designated to be filled by a leader with unique expertise and perspective — and a deep commitment to improving student achievement for all.  Now accepting applications and nominations for the following seats: nagb.gov/about-us/join-…

Each seat on The Governing Board is designated to be filled by a leader with unique expertise and perspective — and a deep commitment to improving student achievement for all.  Now accepting applications and nominations for the following seats: nagb.gov/about-us/join-…

27% of the 5-point decline in 4th grade math on #NAEP is associated with rising rates of absenteeism. Here's what else you need to know about rising rates of #chronicabsenteeism: nagb.gov/naep/chronic-a…

The new school year is underway! Our Board member, Nevada Department of Education's Jhone Ebert, shares what she is looking forward to learning this year.

On the most recent Nation's Report Card (#NAEP), 22% of 4th graders reported they were absent 5+ days in the previous month. That is **double** the percentage who reported that in 2019. ➡️nagb.gov/naep/chronic-a…

Happy #WorldLiteracyDay! Our Board Member Guillermo Solano-Flores has written ~60 children's books! His books “El Viento” and “El Teatro” were used in the 1st grade curriculum in Mexico for 15 yrs and were also part of a free book program so parents could read to their kids. 📖

On the most recent Nation's Report Card (#NAEP), 22% of 4th graders reported they were absent 5+ days in the previous month. That is **double** the percentage who reported that in 2019. nagb.gov/naep/chronic-a…

Four and a half years after the start of the pandemic, it’s time to raise the bar and stop making excuses for sagging achievement, says Lesley Muldoon in op-ed The Hechinger Report The Governing Board: hechingerreport.org/opinion-its-fi…

Are you passionate about improving student achievement for all? Here's an exciting opportunity to be involved in The Nation's Report Card (#NAEP). The Governing Board is currently accepting applications for 5 seats on their board. Deadline is 11/1. Learn more: nagb.gov/about-us/join-…

Pandemic disruptions pushed "schools toward remote learning and easier assignments, along with softer grading and a more relaxed attitude around attendance. These accommodations were supposed to be short-term, but most are still with us... This needs to change.” -Lesley Muldoon

What a cool (and valuable) project looking into districts with high poverty rates AND uncharacteristically high reading achievement to see what they are doing differently! the74million.org/article/which-… via Chad Aldeman The 74

Each seat on The Governing Board is designated to be filled by a leader with unique expertise and perspective — and a deep commitment to improving student achievement for all.  Now accepting applications and nominations for the following seats: nagb.gov/about-us/join-…

Low-income 4th graders’ reading skills are well below their higher-income peers, according to #NAEP data. Researchers worked to identify outlier districts that are bucking that trend. the74million.org/article/which-…

Great piece by The Governing Board's Lesley Muldoon on the downward spiral we seem to be caught in, and the importance of leveling expectations for students back up hechingerreport.org/opinion-its-fi… The Hechinger Report