Concerned About NAEP Long-Term Trend Results? There is a Path Forward
The recent NAEP long-term trend results are a concerning confirmation of the effect of unfinished learning on Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds and reveal the scale…
NAEP Scores Are Out. Sure, Results Are Bad. But Now’s Not the Time for Handwringing
October 24, 2022 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D. Today, the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) released national-, state-, and district-level scores for grades 4 and 8 in mathematics and reading. This data gives a comprehensive picture of…
Statement from?Denise Forte, Interim CEO of The Education Trust on NAEP Long-Term Trend Assessment Data
September 01, 2022 by Denise Forte WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, interim CEO of The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding the release of the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Long-Term Trend results for…
Joint Letter to U.S Secretary Cardona on the Future of Statewide Assessment in K-12 Education
August 19, 2021 by Ed Trust The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave, SW Washington, DC 20202 Download the Full Letter (Spanish) Download the Full Letter (English) Dear Secretary…
Joint Letter to U.S. Department of Education Regarding Flexibility for Annual Statewide Assessments
April 14, 2021 by Ed Trust Acting Assistant Secretary Ian Rosenblum U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Acting Assistant Secretary Rosenblum: Thank you for your leadership in supporting states to…
Joint Letter to Dr. Miguel Cardona Urging Rejection of Waivers to Annual State-Wide Assessment Requirements for the 2020-21 School Year
February 03, 2021 by Ed Trust Dr. Miguel Cardona United States Secretary of Education Nominee Download the Full Letter Dear Dr. Cardona, On behalf of the undersigned civil rights, social justice, disability rights, and education advocacy…
Joint Letter from Civil Rights, Social Justice, Disability Rights, and Education Advocates Annual Assessments Are Imperative to Have Accurate Information
November 20, 2020 by Ed Trust Ruth E. Ryder Deputy Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of Education, OESE 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington D.C. 20202-6244 Download the Letter Dear Deputy Assistant Secretary Ryder, The undersigned civil rights,…