Overhauling the Nation’s Report Card | Perspectives on Policy

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has been the gold standard of achievement testing for over 50 years. But getting it in shape for the next 50 years does not come without challenges. Chester Finn, Jr., explains why preserving the NAEP from today’s political battles will require several key changes.

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[dalekallio]

I do hope that military entrance testing will serve as a model in pertinent aspects. Competence in an initial standard education is not something to be considered 'presumed'. It ought to be promoted by parental assertion to policy maker that assessment, teaching staff, and funding over timeline.

[n.c.]

I wish I knew more about this topic. Also, this video could use some more explanation for simple things but otherwise this is a great starter for me. My daughter is being home schooled and will be in 3rd grade this coming year....

I how to hear more on this topic. Thank you all

[xavierjaldinhartsough]

Not crazy about this guy. "Can NAEP stay focused on academic achievement when many educators are preoccupied with outcomes such as equity diversity and citizenship? I hope so." Of course you hope so, I'd rather have thoughtful kids that care about equity and value diversity than kids who can read and add. Literacy didn't stop the Vietnam war, equity would have. Numeracy didn't stop the Nazi Germany, a love of diversity would have. Luckily though we don't have to choose, kids can read and also learn about equity.