10.2190/XXRC-3AUR-6RK2-94QF XXRC3AUR6RK294QF 0 National Assessment: Can It Help Local School Boards? 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=XXRC3AUR6RK294QF 4 DALE FOREMAN Measuring students' attainments and progress on a nationwide basis in considered a step toward closing the gap between what we expect of the schools and what the schools accomplish. It may provide examples and standards against which local and achievements can be evaluated.