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The National Board keeps growing in Texas

By: Magdalena Mata, NBCT Texas is heating up its National Board status! Since 2019, with the establishment of the Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching (TXNBCT) Network, Texas has grown the number of candidates each year.  In 2019, the Texas legislature passed House Bill 3 that included the Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA) that earned National…

Michigan Establishes its First Incentive Fund for National Board-Certified Teachers with $5M in State Funding

Funding modeled after Teach For America Detroit fellowship, championed by State Senator Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) DETROIT, MI. July 20, 2023 – Michigan will begin paying teachers who currently hold National Board Certification and serve in high-need schools up to $10,000 through an incentive fund established in…

Life. Teaching. Mauna Loa.

BREAKING NEWS FLASH-At approximately 11:30 p.m. HST November 27, lava broke to the surface within Moku‘āweoweo, the summit caldera on Mauna Loa, for the first time in 38 years. (Mauna Loa USGS) The eruption became a viral topic, caused trepidation to many, and brought a notion that the end was near. Who would not be…

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Awards the Inaugural Champion for Change Award to Dr. James Meredith

On Friday, June 9th, The National Board recognized Dr. James Meredith by awarding him the inaugural Champions for Change award. Dr. Meredith is an individual who passionately advocates for our mission of ensuring that every child benefits from the transformative impact of Board-certified teachers.  Dr. Meredith is a revered civil rights activist and figure in…

Session 4

National Board Homeroom Back to Homeroom Session 4 Suggested Timeline: March-May Office Hours Opportunity: March 13, 2024 (Component 1 ONLY) at 7pm EST and April 10, 2024, at 7pm EST Review and plan for Component 1 (you will only review Component 1 if you are completing it this school year) Understand the submission process and…

Session 3

National Board Homeroom Back to Homeroom Session 4 Suggested Timeline: March-May Office Hours Opportunity: March 13, 2024 (Component 1 ONLY) at 7pm EST and April 10, 2024, at 7pm EST Review and plan for Component 1 (you will only review Component 1 if you are completing it this school year) Understand the submission process and…

Session 2

National Board Homeroom Back to Homeroom Go to Next Session Session 4 Suggested Timeline: March-May Office Hours Opportunity: March 13, 2024 (Component 1 ONLY) at 7pm EST and April 10, 2024, at 7pm EST Review and plan for Component 1 (you will only review Component 1 if you are completing it this school year) Understand…

Session 1

National Board Homeroom Back to Homeroom Go to Next Session Session 4 Suggested Timeline: March-May Office Hours Opportunity: March 13, 2024 (Component 1 ONLY) at 7pm EST and April 10, 2024, at 7pm EST Review and plan for Component 1 (you will only review Component 1 if you are completing it this school year) Understand…

Homeroom

Welcome to Homeroom! A hub of sequenced resources designed to help you navigate your Board certification journey, whether you are just starting or have already completed components. You will see suggested timelines that will help you manage your time throughout your process. National Board Certification Process Session 1 Suggested Timeline: May-September In This Session You…

Why do I Still Choose to Teach?

By: Noraa Ransey, NBCT My why is simple: the kids of Kentucky deserve a voice! “A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.” This Chinese proverb was most apparent during the pandemic. We became all hands on deck, and every stakeholder stepped up to do what it…