Distinguished Public Service Award (2022) Lecture. A Bold, Inclusive Road Map for the Future: Our Pursuit of More Equitable Educational Outcomes for All

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

As a pioneer in federal statistics during a career spanning four decades, NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr has overseen revolutionary changes in national and international large-scale assessments and statistical data collections that have improved public understanding of what students know and can do, identified the magnitude of achievement and opportunity gaps, and expanded the reporting of data on equity and fairness. Dr. Carr will reflect on how her personal educational journey has—and continues to—shape her work; what the country will need from NCES and the educational research and statistics community to create equitable opportunities for all students; and NCES’ strategic plan to support the education information ecosystem of the future.

Sub Unit

• AERA Sessions

Chair

• Kara S. Finnigan, University of Michigan

Presenter

• Peggy G. Carr, National Center for Education Statistics, IES