Peggy Carr, the commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, has been placed on administrative leave by the Education Department. This decision raises alarms among education researchers about the potential impact on data collection and the quality of educational research. Carr, who has dedicated over 30 years to the center, had her commissioner term set to last until 2027. With recent cuts to contracts by the Department of Government Efficiency, the future of educational data under Carr's leadership was already shaky. The potential repercussions of her sudden leave are being closely monitored.
The decision to put Peggy Carr on administrative leave has raised concerns among education researchers regarding the future of data collection and education research at the Department.
Carr, who has worked at the National Center for Education Statistics for over 30 years, was appointed by former President Biden in 2021, solidifying her position.
Education Week reported that Carr expressed she was still processing the news of her administrative leave and had "no words to share right now."
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