Press Releases

One-Third of 2010 State Teachers of the Year are National Board Certified Teachers
February 17, 2010

Nineteen of the nation’s State Teachers of the Year are NBCTs, according to the Council of Chief State School Officers.

NBCTs Named 2010 National Teacher of the Year Finalists
January 13, 2010

NBCTs Megan Marie Allen (Florida) and Sarah Brown Wessling (Iowa) are among the four finalists for National Teacher of the Year.

U.S. Rep. Myrick’s Congressional District Ranks No. 1 Nationwide in New National Board Certified Teachers
January 5, 2010

U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick’s congressional district, which represents portions of North Carolina’s Gaston, Mecklenburg and Union counties, had more teachers and school counselors certify by the NBPTS in 2009 than any other congressional district in the United States.

NBPTS Announces Nearly 1,700 Teachers Renew Certificate of Teaching Excellence
December 22, 2009

NBPTS has announced that nearly 1,700 teachers have successfully met the standards to renew their certificates for National Board Certification.

2009 Class of National Board Certified Teachers Advances Nation's School Reform Movement
December 16, 2009

NBPTS continues its progress in advancing the National Board Certification education reform movement with the announcement of nearly 8,900 new National Board Certified Teachers. Today’s announcement brings the total number of accomplished teachers and school counselors certified by NBPTS to more than 82,000. 

NBPTS to Announce 2009 Class of National Board Certified Teachers, Wednesday, Dec. 16
December 9, 2009

NBPTS will announce the 2009 National Board Certified Teachers on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. 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 82,000. 

Education Secretary Arne Duncan Joins NBPTS in Launching National Board Certification for Principals
December 8, 2009

NBPTS launched National Board Certification for Educational Leaders, which includes the development of National Board Certification for Principals. NBPTS was joined by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, some of the nation’s leading foundations as well as business and educational leaders to publicly announce the design and development of this initiative.

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Christy Levings Elected Vice Chair of NBPTS
December 3, 2009

Christy C. Levings, an elementary school teacher from Osawatomie, Kan., has been elected vice chair of the NBPTS Board of Directors.  

Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Join NBPTS in Launching National Board Certification for Principals
December 2, 2009

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will join NBPTS in launching National Board Certification for Educational Leaders, which includes the development of National Board Certification for Principals, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

NBPTS Announces New Board Members
November 30, 2009

NBPTS announced that four leaders in education have been elected to its board of directors. Elections were held during the National Board’s fall board meeting in Washington, D.C.

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.

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.