Education Department Updates Paperwork for the 2026 Student Assessment
Published Date: 5/15/2025
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Summary
The Department of Education is updating its paperwork for the 2026 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which helps measure how well students are learning across the country. This affects state, local, and tribal governments who provide data, with a big focus on making the process smoother and less time-consuming. Public comments are welcome until June 16, 2025, so everyone can help improve this important education check-up.
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NAEP 2026 data collection update
If you are a student or have children in school, the Department of Education is updating how it collects information for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in 2026. The agency says the update is meant to keep the testing process smooth and efficient and that no extra costs or delays are expected for schools, students, or educators.
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