NCS Pearson Supports Transition to New MSTAR Assessments

The Maryland State Board of Education noted that NCS Pearson is the vendor for the state’s new assessment system and has already presented a transition plan to Maryland’s Technical Advisory Committee. The contract supports the shift from MCAP to the new MSTAR assessments beginning in school year 2026–2027 for grades 3–8.

Document date · April 28, 2026

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Scope & details

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Contract type

TECHNOLOGY

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Maryland State Board of Education Minutes 2026-04-28

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Ncs Pearson was awarded this technology contract by Maryland State Department of Education, as recorded on April 28, 2026.

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