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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…