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,…
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…
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…
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…
Dear NCME Community, As I meet and talk with more members and leaders within NCME, I continue to be overwhelmed by the engagement, ideas, energy, and passion of our board and organization. Here are a few highlights of activities from around the organization. Productive and Energizing NCME Board Meeting At our July Board meeting in…
Teaching was at the heart of everything W. James (Jim) Popham did. Whether in the classroom, leading a conference session, authoring an article, or even chatting in the car, he was always a teacher first. His journey began in a small high school in eastern Oregon, where he taught English and social studies, advised the…
We are excited to announce the arrival of NCME’s new management team from Atria, bringing expanded capacity and a wealth of experience to support our work and growth. The Atria team has been working closely with our former partners at Talley Management to ensure a seamless transition. You can learn more about the new team here,…
On April 24, 2025, NCME and co-plaintiffs the National Academy of Education filed a suit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to reduce its force and undermine the quality and availability of measurement data. On May 2, we filed a motion for a preliminary injunction that would have granted immediate relief. Preliminary injunctions are…
Dear NCME Community, Summer is in full swing—and so is the energy across our NCME community! From active committee initiatives to exciting conference developments, this season has brought remarkable momentum, collaboration, and innovation. I’m pleased to share several updates that reflect the vibrant work happening across our organization. AIME-Con: Over 200 Proposals Submitted! The excitement…
Don’t miss your chance to present at the 2025 Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education Conference (AIME-Con)! We want to make sure you have everything you need to submit a successful proposal: What’s New: Next Steps: Learn More: Visit our website at https://ncme.org/event/special-conferences/aime-conference for complete conference details and submission guidelines. Questions? Contact us at aimecon@ncme.org Don’t wait – the…