Press Releases

NBPTS Reaches Halfway Mark to Fund First-of-its-Kind National Board Certification for Principals
November 16, 2009

NBPTS has reached the halfway point of its $5 million funding goal toward the initial phase in developing National Board Certification for Principals - the first phase of an expanded umbrella program, National Board Certification for Educational Leaders.

NBPTS Creates Library Media Standards Committee
November 3, 2009

NBPTS has brought together a select group of educators from across the country tasked with assuring the National Board’s Library Media Standards reflect the best practices and latest research in the field.

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire Receives National Education Award
October 26, 2009

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to teacher excellence and high-quality learning, Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire was recently presented with a leadership award by NBPTS. 

Leading Educators Discuss National Board Certification as Key Lever in School Reform Movement
October 21, 2009

Education leaders from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C. today to discuss the role National Board Certification plays in the growing reform movement. 

Education Leaders to Discuss Bolstering Teacher Effectiveness, Closing Student Achievement Gaps
October 16, 2009

At a time when teacher accountability and closing achievement gaps are among the nation’s most critical issues, Washington State NBCTs will join forces with education leaders to discuss the state’s recent overhaul of its education financing system.

Office Depot Foundation, USA TODAY Education and NBPTS Launch School Career Exploration Program
October 8, 2009

USA TODAY Education and the Office Depot Foundation, in partnership with NBPTS announce the launch of Dream UP, a 16-week career exploration program in 75 schools across the country. The Dream UP Program will run for 16 Weeks at 75 participating schools.

Advisory: Education Leaders to Discuss Role of National Board Certification in Nation's School Reform Movement
October 7, 2009

Experts from the K-12 and research communities will gather at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, to discuss how the growing trend of employing cohorts of National Board Certified Teachers has become a force in our nation’s school reform movement. 

NBPTS Launches Series of Reports Highlighting Impact of National Board Certified Teachers
September 9, 2009

NBPTS is launching a new series of reports highlighting the impact of National Board Certified Teachers and NBPTS programs. The first report in the series is entitled, “Chicago, Illinois:  Leveraging National Board Certification in a District-wide Human Capital Initiative.”

NBCTs Make Up More Than One-Third of Presidential Award Winners in Math & Science
August 3, 2009

President Obama recently announced the recipients of the 2008 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and National Board Certified Teachers make up more than one-third of the honorees.

Bob Wise Elected Chair of NBPTS
July 6, 2009

Governor Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education, former West Virginia governor and nine-term member of Congress, has been elected to chair the NBPTS Board of Directors.  

Kentucky NBCTs Inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame
June 25, 2009

Kentucky NBCTs Patrice Powell McCrary and Jerry Parks are among the 2009 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees.  

NBPTS President’s Roundtable Adds Three Members
June 18, 2009

NBPTS has named three new members to its President’s Roundtable. Composed of education advocates from various sectors and geographic locations, this advisory committee was created to expand National Board Certification as a systemic education reform movement in America.

California Legislator to Receive National Education Award
May 28, 2009

NBPTS will honor California Assemblywoman Julia Brownley for her ongoing commitment to education and support of National Board Certification.

Broward National Board Certified Teachers to be Honored
May 6, 2009

Broward County (Fla.) National Board Certified Teachers will be honored on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. 

NBPTS Congratulates NBCTs during National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4, 2009

Statement by NBPTS President and CEO Joseph A. Aguerrebere

NBPTS Congratulates NBCTs during National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4, 2009

NBPTS Statement on National Teacher Appreciation Week

Pennsylvania’s NBCTs Honored
April 20, 2009

Pennsylvania's National Board Certified Teachers were honored at the state capitol in Harrisburg.

PA NBCTs to be Honored
April 14, 2009

Pennsylvania’s National Board Certified Teachers will be honored at the state capitol on Monday, April 20, 2009.

JPMorgan Chase Awards NBPTS with $1 Million Grant to Bolster Quality Teaching and Learning
April 8, 2009

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced that JPMorgan Chase will provide $1 million in scholarship funds for teachers who are seeking National Board Certification, the highest credential in the teaching profession.

More than 130 Teachers of English as a New Language Achieve National Board Certification
March 25, 2009

NBPTS has announced that more than 130 teachers of English as a New Language recently achieved National Board Certification. 

Nearly 250 Library Media Specialists Achieve National Board Certification
March 4, 2009

NBPTS has announced that 241 library media specialists recently achieved National Board Certification. The 2008 achievement brings the total number of teachers who earned certification in this field over time to more than 2,100.

NBPTS Releases Video: National Board Certified Teachers: Excellence, Leadership, Results
February 12, 2009

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has released a video that delivers real-life, classroom-focused examples of National Board Certified Teachers making a difference in students’ lives.

Duncan Praises National Board Certification in Senate Hearing
January 15, 2009

U.S. Secretary of Education-designee Arne Duncan observed the positive impact of National Board Certification during his Senate confirmation hearing, Jan. 13, 2009.

NBPTS Statement on Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education Nominee
December 16, 2008

On behalf of the nearly 74,000 National Board Certified Teachers across the country and the students they serve, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is pleased to support President-elect Obama’s selection of Arne Duncan as U.S. Secretary of Education.

Education Reform Takes Major Step Forward with Announcement of 9,600 New National Board Certified Teachers in 2008
December 9, 2008

For the second straight year, the number of new National Board Certified Teachers hit record-breaking highs with the announcement of 9,600 accomplished teachers who achieved certification in 2008.

NBPTS® to Announce 2008 Class of National Board Certified Teachers, Tuesday, Dec. 9
November 24, 2008

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® will announce the 2008 National Board Certified Teachers on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. This year’s class of teachers who achieved National Board Certification® is expected to push the total number of National Board Certified Teachers across the country to more than 73,000.