- Board's Message
- Chair's Message
- Overview of the National Board for Education Sciences Background
- Research Priorities
- Key Personnel Appointments at IES
- IES FY 2011 Budget
- Scientific Peer Review
- National Center for Education Statistics
- National Center for Education Research
- National Center for Special Education Research
- National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance
- Board Activities
- Appendix A: Board Members
- Appendix B: Board Resolutions
- Appendix C: NCEE Reports
- Appendix D: NCES Reports
PDF & Related Info
2011 National Board for Education Sciences Annual Report
Board's Message
The National Board for Education Sciences (NBES, or the Board) oversees the primary functions of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES, or the Institute). The Board is designed to include representatives of both the research community and the general policy community. The Board's design calls for rotating membership, with presidential appointments and Senate confirmation. The 15 members provide impartial advice on the key operations of IES along with fulfilling statutory requirements for review and approval of Institute activities.
The Board's ability to perform its role depends upon a nomination and confirmation process that ensures the regular appointment of highly qualified members. During 2010 and 2011, NBES membership dipped to low levels due to the completion of members' appointed terms. This diminished membership threatened the full functioning of the Board. We urge continual vigilance to ensure that the Board operates at its congressionally authorized level.