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• Governing Board unveils first studies on 12^th grade NAEP and postsecondary preparedness

  http://nagb.org/newsroom/release/release-20101122.htm
  At its November 2010 meeting, the Governing Board released the first findings of research it has commissioned to determine how the NAEP may be able to measure and report on the academic preparedness of 12^th graders...

• Commission to address 12^th grade academic preparedness for jobs and college

  http://nagb.org/newsroom/release/release-050610.htm
  The National Assessment Governing Board has announced the creation of a special commission to increase awareness about the academic preparedness in reading and mathematics...

The Commission in the News

• Higher-Ed Commissioner: Balance Academics, Job Training

  The Texas Tribune
  In light of recent calls for a greater emphasis on vocational training in post-secondary education, Texas Higher Education Commissioner Raymund Paredes discussed with reporters today the need for students seeking vocational education to also get a "solid academic foundation."

• Bay State high schools must achieve more

  Springfield Republican
  Nationwide, our high school students are not measuring up when it comes to possessing the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college and the workplace.

• State needs clear picture of high school preparedness

  Houston Chronicle
  Texas officials are projecting a $24 billion revenue shortfall, which will influence every decision the Legislature makes. Unfortunately, there will likely be a negative impact on schools.

• "Grade 13": Many Florida grads not ready for college

  Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
  This fall, many of Florida's recent high-school graduates are discovering they aren't quite ready for university-level courses.

• What Does a High School Diploma Mean

  Education Week
  During the last days of summer vacation, America's students have plenty to think about as they ready their returns to school. ...

• Musgrove: Right man for tough job

  Jackson Clarion Ledger
  Ronnie Musgrove has been named chairman of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 12^th Grade Preparedness Commission. ...

• Musgrove Opinion Editorial: We're Missing the Boat

  Jackson Clarion Ledger
  Our nation is in the grip of a crisis that is destroying our nation's resources, killing job opportunity, and threatening future prosperity. It brings repercussions that we may not yet fully understand but will feel for decades to come...

• Panel to examine academic preparedness for college, jobs

  Community College Times
  The National Assessment Governing Board will create a special commission to increase awareness about high school seniors' academic preparedness in reading and math for higher education and job training.

• College Bound

  Education Week
  The new group-the National Assessment of Educational Progress 12^th Grade Preparedness Commission-will be led by former Mississippi Gov. ...

*The Commission announcement and some early news articles refer to the NAEP High School Achievement Commission. To help the public better understand the commission's role, its name was changed to the NAEP 12th Grade Preparedness Commission.