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Applications Available for the Teaching Ambassador Fellowship
January 25, 2012

National Board Certified Teachers are encouraged to apply for the 2012–2013 U.S. Department of Education Teaching Ambassador Fellowships.

Science Standards Open for Public Review
January 20, 2012

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announces its public review period for its Science Standards. Practicing teachers fill a majority of seats on standards committees with other members representing districts, states, and higher education.

Fishman Prize Applications Available
January 4, 2012

Applications are now available for The Fishman Prize, an award that honors teachers with $25,000 and the opportunity to participate in a summer residency program.

Einstein Fellowship Applications Available
December 8, 2011

Applications are available for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program.

National Board Certified Teacher Highlighted in NEA Today Magazine
November 3, 2011

North Carolina National Board Certified Teacher NaShonda Cooke discusses National Board Certification in a recent edition of NEA Today magazine

National Board Certified Teacher Nominated for National Award
October 26, 2011

A National Board Certified Teacher has been selected as a nominee for the Outstanding Young Educator Award.

National Board Certified Teacher Named Illinois Art Educator of the Year
October 26, 2011

A National Board Certified Teacher was named the 2011 Illinois Art Educator of the Year by the Illinois Art Education Association.

NBPTS Chief to Present at Md. Assessment Conference
October 12, 2011

NBPTS Chief Innovation Officer will present at the Maryland Assessment Conference. The conference will be held October 20–21, 2011.

NBPTS Hosts Getting It Right Report Webcast
October 6, 2011

NBPTS recently released the report Getting it Right during a webcast in Washington, D.C. View the webcast.

NASA Fellowships: Accomplished Teachers Encouraged to Apply
September 26, 2011

Applications are available for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Fellowships in STEM Education.

NBPTS to Host Webcast Formally Releasing “Getting It Right” Report
September 20, 2011

NBPTS will host a webcast on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 (EDT). National Board Certified Teachers and advocates of teaching excellence are encouraged to participate. 

Board Certified Teacher Praises Take One! as School-wide Professional Development
August 19, 2011

Kevin Mixon, a music teacher, fine arts coordinator and board-certified teacher from Camillus, N.Y., recently praised the effectiveness ofTake One!.

Board Certified Teacher Discusses Education Policy in VA Newspaper
August 19, 2011

The Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper recently published an op-ed submitted by board certified teacher Patrick Ledesma.

English Language Arts & Physical Education Standards Open for Public Review
August 9, 2011

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced that its English Language Arts Standards and Physical Education Standards are open for public review.

Educators Praise 2011 NBPTS Conference
August 2, 2011

Board certified teachers and other education advocates praised the 2011 NBPTS Conference.

Board Certified Teachers Selected to 2011–12 Class of U.S. Dept. of Ed. Teaching Ambassador Fellows
August 2, 2011

Six board certified teachers were selected to represent the 2011–12 class of Teaching Ambassador Fellows. 

Ted Strickland Receives James A. Kelly Award
August 2, 2011

Ted Strickland, former governor of Ohio, is the latest recipient of the James A Kelly Award, an honor he received at the 2011 NBPTS Conference. 

Educators Discuss Blogging at 2011 NBPTS Conference
August 1, 2011

Educators at the 2011 NBPTS Conference discussed ways to use blogging as an outlet for teachers to build awareness about issues, share information and best practices with each other, and bring about systemic change in education.

Dan Pink Discusses Motivation at 2011 National Board Conference
August 1, 2011

How can schools motivate teachers to excel and engage students in learning? Not by using the tired carrot-and-stick approach, says Daniel H. Pink, the author of the New York Times bestsellers “A Whole New Mind” and “Drive.” Pink led a general session at the 2011 NBPTS Conference.

Educators Discusses Technology Tools at NBPTS Conference
July 28, 2011

Preconference session at NBPTS Conference focused on the value of using Twitter as personal and professional development.  

Accomplished Teachers Converge on Capitol Hill as Lead-In to NBPTS Conference
July 26, 2011

Board certified teachers met with more than 300 members of Congress and staff today as a prelude to the 2011 NBPTS Conference in Washington, D.C. 

Board Certified Teachers Encouraged to Contribute to AASL's New Online Learning Tool
July 25, 2011

A new online resource available to accomplished educators to share quality lesson plans with their peers across the country.

Accomplished Teachers Encouraged to Share “Aha” Moments
July 22, 2011

National Board Certified Teachers from coast to coast are often asked to talk about their professional success stories––now an education veteran is collecting their stories.

Mississippi Summer Workshops to Guide Candidates through the National Board Certification Process
July 22, 2011

National Board Certification candidates in Mississippi are encouraged to attend Summer Standards Workshops offered by the World Class Teaching Project.

Arizona School Improves Teaching Excellence with National Board Programs
June 30, 2011

Teachers at an Arizona elementary school are transforming their school by improving teacher effectiveness by pursuing National Board Certification and participating in Take One!. 

National Online Resource Publishes National Board Certified Teacher’s Summer Tips for Parents
June 29, 2011

HowToLearn.com recently published summer tips submitted by an NBCT focusing on how parents can keep children engaged in learning.

Big Win for Teaching Excellence in North Carolina
June 20, 2011

State-awarded bonuses for North Carolina's National Board Certified Teachers will remain intact.   

National Board Certified Teachers Participate in NBC’s “Education Nation” in Philadelphia
June 8, 2011

NBC’s “Education Nation” is making its final “On-The-Road” stop this week in Philadelphia after previous stops in Chicago and Los Angeles. NBCTs are making their voices heard in a big way.

Commentary: Experience and National Board Certification Count in Retaining Effective Teachers
May 26, 2011

Christy Levings, NBPTS Vice Chair, writes about the importance of experience in education, National Board Certification and the need for fair, effective teacher evaluation systems. 

National Board Certified Teachers Develop Curriculum for DreamBox
May 23, 2011

National Board Certified Teachers are being used to design and develop the academic curriculum for a Washington state-based learning company.

National Board Certified Teachers Participate in NBC’s “Education Nation” in Los Angeles
May 20, 2011

The positive impact of National Board Certification took a step forward during NBC’s “Education Nation” in Los Angeles.

NC National Board Certified Teacher Wins First-Ever “Jeopardy!” Teachers Tournament
May 18, 2011

Charles Temple, a National Board Certified Teacher from Ocracoke, N.C. has won the first-ever “Jeopardy!” Teachers Tournament.

“Education Nation” Continues in Los Angeles
May 12, 2011

NBC’s “Education Nation” continues its “On-The-Road” stops with a weeklong series of panels and events beginning today in Los Angeles.

NBPTS Represented at Education Nation Event in Chicago
May 5, 2011

NBC's Education Nation "On-The-Road" series in Chicago concludes tonight with a panel comprises of business executives and civic leaders.

Chicago NBCTs Participate in NBC’s “Education Nation” Opening Ceremony
May 2, 2011

NBCTs from Chicago Public Schools participated in NBC’s “Education Nation” Education Experience opening ceremony.

“Education Nation” Provides Opportunity for National Board Certified Teachers to Advocate for Teacher Excellence
April 21, 2011

NBC's “Education Nation” gives National Board Certified Teachers the opportunity to share the voice of highly accomplished educators.

Final FY2011 Appropriations Bill Signed into Law
April 18, 2011

The final full-year FY2011 appropriations bill was signed into law on Friday, April 15th.

Latest Update on NBPTS and Congressional Budget Negotiations
April 13, 2011

On April 8th, congressional leaders announced a deal had been reached to fund the remainder of FY2011, which ends on September 30, 2011.