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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

Now Available: Results from the 2011 NAEP Trial Urban District Assessments (TUDA) in math and reading. Click here to view results for the 21 participating urban districts.

What Is NAEP?

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Learn more...

In the Spotlight

Watch the Webcast Release of the 2011 TUDA Math and Reading Results

Click here to view an archived version of the live release of the 2011 Nation's Report Card math and reading results for urban districts.

NAEP Experts Answered Your Questions About Mathematics and Reading!

Read the transcript from the live chat with Associate Commissioner Peggy Carr about the 2011 mathematics and reading results.

Teachers, Is Your School Participating?

The NAEP 2012 assessments began on October 10, 2011. Find resources for educators and selected schools.

Students, Are You Participating in NAEP?

If you've been selected to take the NAEP assessment, you're probably wondering why your participation is important. Check out the NAEP Students' Website for answers to questions like this and much more!

The Future of NAEP

Plans for future NAEP assessments through 2017 are already under way and you can participate! Tell us what changes or developments you would like to see in the NAEP assessment in the next 5 years.