College Course Content Analysis for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Grade 12 Preparedness Research

The National Assessment Governing Board has awarded a contract totaling $1,573,845.00 to the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) for a 24-month period. Under this contract, EPIC is tasked with conducting a comprehensive analysis of college course content to assess how well 12th-grade National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) mathematics and reading content aligns with college course requirements. This effort supports the Governing Board’s 12th Grade Preparedness Research Program, aimed at evaluating and enhancing the connection between secondary education standards and postsecondary expectations. The contract, identified as ED-NAG-12-C-0003, was solicited under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation and falls within the NAICS code 541611 for professional, scientific, and technical services. The work will be performed in Washington, DC, with oversight managed by Contracting Officer Munira Mwalimu. This analysis is critical for informing educational policy decisions and ensuring that NAEP assessments accurately reflect the readiness of high school graduates for college-level coursework. Additional details about the project are available through the National Assessment Governing Board’s official website.