The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the primary statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Education, has selected Westat to continue managing critical operations of NAEP, widely recognized as the Nation’s Report Card. This work encompasses data collection, oversight of the NAEP Support and Service Center (NSSC), and sampling and weighting activities.
“We are honored to continue our longstanding partnership with NCES as part of its new NAEP Coalition, furthering the essential mission of measuring and advancing educational progress across the nation,” said Jacqueline Hogan, Vice President and Practice Director of Westat’s Large Surveys Practice.
NAEP, the largest and longest-running nationally representative assessment of student achievement in the United States, plays a vital role in informing educators, policymakers, and the public about student performance. The Westat team’s approach focuses on excellence in data collection, providing tailored support to NAEP Coordinators, and sampling and weighting to represent communities. Westat remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering a high-quality assessment that accurately measures student achievement, maintains NAEP’s 30-year trendlines, and ensures accessible, error-free data.
Scott Royal, PhD, Westat President and Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, “Together with NCES and our partners, we will ensure that NAEP remains a trusted and invaluable resource for educators, policymakers, and the American public.”
