Dr. Dilhani Uswatte (n茅e Jayamanne) was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Education to serve a three-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees the country鈥檚 only ongoing, nationally representative assessment of student achievement. 鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Dr. Uswatte as the elementary school principal representative on the governing board,鈥 said Lesley Muldoon, executive director of the governing board. 鈥淒r. Uswatte鈥檚 distinguished record as a STEM teacher, principal, and mentor to fellow educators will strengthen the board鈥檚 efforts to ensure that The Nation鈥檚 Report Card informs educational recovery and acceleration efforts nationwide.鈥 Uswatte brings more than two decades of experience working with students, families, and teachers to the position.