Education Dept Tweaks National Test Info Gathering for 2026
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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Summary
The Department wants to update how it collects info for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in 2026. This affects schools, students, and educators who help with the big national test that checks how well kids are learning. The update aims to make the process smoother without adding extra costs or time burdens, and they’re asking for public feedback before finalizing changes.
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NAEP 2026 Data-Collection Update
If you are a school staff member, educator, or parent of a student who takes the NAEP national test, the Department plans to revise how it collects information for NAEP 2026 (Amendment 2). The revision is intended to make the process smoother and says it will not add extra costs or time burdens for those who help administer the test.
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