Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice

EM:IP is a quarterly publication that is aimed at practitioners and users of tests, as well as professional educators, legislators, school personnel, and interested citizens.

EM:IP is edited by Heather Buzick and published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. See the Journal Overview and Author Guidelines for more information.

Its primary purpose is to promote a better understanding of educational measurement and to encourage reasoned debate on current issues of practical importance to educators and the public. EM:IP also provides one means of communication among NCME members and between NCME members and others concerned with educational measurement issues and practices.

Questions? Contact the Editor in Chief Heather Buzick.

EM:IP Cover Graphic/Data Visualization Competition

Call for Applications: EM:IP Visuals Editor

Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice (EM:IP) is seeking a Visuals Editor for a two-year term to lead its annual Cover Graphic/Data Visualization Competition. This is your chance to shape how the field communicates complex measurement ideas through clear, compelling visuals.

Ideal candidates bring an interest in data visualization, score reporting, or communicating measurement concepts, plus strong organizational skills. Apply by Monday, August 17, 2026. To apply or nominate a colleague, contact Katherine Castellano (KEcastellano@ets.org)

EM:IP Cover Gallery

The EM:IP Cover Gallery displays high-resolution, full page views of cover illustrations from 2010 to the present, with links to both the journal and the article describing each visual.