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President’s Message – January 2026
Dear NCME Colleagues, The start of a new year is a natural moment to reflect and to look forward, and I am doing so with both continuity and change in mind. NCME enters 2026 on the strong foundation of the organization’s core mission and goals, while also embracing new leadership, new partnerships, and new opportunities…
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News@NCME 2026 Release Schedule
As we look ahead to a productive year, NCME would like to share the planned release schedule for News@NCME in 2026. The News@NCME newsletter is scheduled for release on the first Thursday of each month, provided that date is on or after the 4th of the month. If the first Thursday falls before the 4th,…
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New Journal Available to NCME Members
NCME is pleased to announce that NCME members may now access the journal Educational Assessment for free through the NCME website, marking the formalization of an agreement between NCME and Taylor & Francis to promote high quality research on classroom assessment. The NCME Classroom Assessment Committee (CAC) has worked for over two years to arrange an outlet…
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President’s Message – December 2025
Dear NCME Colleagues, As we approach the close of 2025 (someone please explain how that happened so quickly), I am pleased to provide several important updates on organizational developments, leadership transitions, and new opportunities for member engagement. This has been a year of meaningful progress for NCME, and I remain deeply appreciative of the dedication…
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Announcing NCME’s Next Executive Director: Dr. Susan Lyons
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Susan Lyons as the next Executive Director of NCME, effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Lyons will bring to NCME her deep expertise in educational measurement, organizational leadership, and principled assessment practice. Dr. Lyons is the Principal Consultant at Lyons Assessment Consulting, where she…
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NCME Launches Endowment to Secure the Future of Measurement
By Andrew Ho, Past President As I reflected this Thanksgiving, I remembered the strength and commitment of NCME members earlier this year. We rallied to support our fellow members and took concrete action to protect measurement data. Inspired by this generosity, and by our shared interest in securing measurement integrity in perpetuity, the NCME Board voted last month…
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Call for Nominations: Editor of the NCME Book Series
NCME seeks nominees for the role of Editor, NCME Applications of Educational Measurement and Assessment Book Series, who will work with an Editorial Board, and will lead this initiative from April 2026 through April 2030 (four-year term). The Publications Committee recommends that candidates have a generalist background in measurement and experience in publishing as an…
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President’s Message – November 2025
Dear NCME Colleagues, November brings momentum on several fronts, as we wrapped up October with a strong and successful AIME Conference, followed by an engaging convening of the NCME Board. Thank you for the energy you’re bringing—in sessions, committee work, and informal gatherings alike. AIME‑Con: Thank You for an Exceptional Event What a week…
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New Website, More Coming Soon
NCME is excited to launch its new website, communities portal, and member portal on November 18. Over the past several months, NCME has worked diligently to improve our ability to serve members and your web-based experience. Here are important dates to know about the upcoming process: November 13November 13 is the final day you can…
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NCME Honors State Technical Advisory Committee (State TAC) Service
The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) honors the service of 2025 members of Technical Advisory Committees that support state testing programs nationwide. These State TACs are critical partners in helping state education agencies meet federal requirements for high-quality assessments under the U.S. Department of Education’s Assessment Peer Review Process. State TAC members are independent experts in…
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Call for Papers for a New Special Issue of EAJ
To date, there has been less attention given to methodological and measurement issues associated with the use of classroom observations to improve teaching via formative feedback to teachers. In order to advance research that is responsive to and can inform practice, the Journal of Educational Assessment is seeking papers that examine conceptual, methodological, and practical…
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NCME Responds to IES Modernization RFI
The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) has submitted a formal public comment to the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) in response to their Request for Information (ED-2025-IES-0844), focused on the modernization of IES and its centers. As the leading professional organization dedicated to advancing educational measurement, NCME welcomed the opportunity to…
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President’s Message – October 2025
Dear NCME Colleagues, As we move into fall, NCME continues to thrive with activity and connection. From a lively regional gathering to a near-capacity AIME-Con, and from upcoming Board discussions to collaborative webinars, the energy across our community is inspiring. Each of these efforts reflects the spirit of our shared mission—advancing educational measurement in a…
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NCME Conference Travel Scholarship from CMJ
We are pleased to announce that scholarships to attend the 2026 NCME Annual Meeting will be made available to doctoral students who come from an educational, cultural, or geographic background that is underrepresented in the field of educational measurement and assessment. TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CMJ seeks graduate students in educational measurement and assessment, psychometrics, or…
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In Memoriam: Neil J. Dorans
The NCME and measurement community joins colleagues across the world in mourning the passing of Neil J. Dorans, a Distinguished Presidential Appointee and long-time research scientist at ETS. Over a career spanning decades, Neil combined exceptional technical rigor with a steadfast commitment to fairness in testing, leaving an enduring imprint on the theory and practice…
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President’s Message – September 2025
Dear NCME Community, As an organization, we are both strong and stable, while also embracing change and pursuing innovative ways to deliver meaningful, value-added opportunities for our members. This fall, NCME offers many ways to engage—through regional meetups, webinars, conference participation, presenting research, or volunteering in a leadership role. Here are a few updates and…
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Announcing NCME’s 2026 Special Conference on Classroom Assessment
We are pleased to announce that the 6th NCME Special Conference on Classroom Assessment will take place November 12–14, 2026, at the Radisson Blu, located in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. This year’s conference promises to be a dynamic and engaging event focused on advancing effective classroom assessment practices across educational contexts. The 2026 conference…
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NCME Executive Director Search Now Open
NCME is seeking an Executive Director with experience in educational measurement to lead the organization in advancing its mission, nurturing a culture of excellence, and strengthening its role in educational measurement research, practice, and policy. The ED serves as NCME’s chief executive, reporting to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, and acts as an ex officio,…
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Engage with the NCME Task Force on Educational Measurement and Civil Rights
The NCME Presidential Task Force on the Role of Educational Measurement in the Protection and Advancement of Civil Rights, initiated under President Michael Walker, would like to share a few updates with the community. First, thank you to everyone who participated in sessions at the April annual meeting in Denver and to those who have connected…
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2026 NCME Annual Meeting Call for Proposals Due by September 12
We are excited to announce that the proposal submission portal for the 2026 NCME Annual Meeting is now open! Click here to read the Call for Proposals. Click here to submit a proposal or to volunteer to be a Reviewer, Chair, or Discussant. Important Note: The login for this submission system, X-CD, is different than…
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New SIGIMIE Launched
The Assessment and Measurement to Support Classroom Learning (AMSCL) SIGIMIE focuses on how classroom assessment and educational measurement interact to promote student learning. The purposes of the SIGIMIE include initiating, reviewing, and disseminating high-quality theory, research, policy, and practice, and supporting scholars in the field, including early career scholars and graduate students. To serve these…
