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Become an Education Advocate and Reform Your School, District
September 1, 2010

This fall, American schools need strong and passionate advocates to reform our schools. NBPTS is looking for educational advocates to teach others about the excellent opportunity of National Board Certification and positively shape their schools. Leaders are encouraged to join NBPTS in our campaign to “Catch a Rising Star.”

Federal Funding Opportunities Available for National Board Certification and Take One!
August 26, 2010

NBPTS programs are well positioned to benefit from current federal funding opportunities.

Early Childhood & Middle Childhood Gen. Stds. Open for Public Review
August 11, 2010

NBPTS Generalist Standards are now open for public review. 

National Board Certified Teacher Leads Award-Winning School Newspaper
August 10, 2010

National Board Certified Teacher Peter Daddone advises a nationally-recognized high school publication.

NBCTs: Inform Elected Officials on the Impact of National Board Certification
August 9, 2010

By meeting with policymakers, NBCTs can play a role in shaping education policy. 

National Board Certified Teachers Encouraged to Participate in NBC’s “Education Nation”
August 6, 2010

NBCTs can provide their expertise on teaching excellence and other important education issues during this unprecedented network television event.  

Arne Duncan to Hold Live Radio Town Hall Meeting with Nation’s Teachers
July 28, 2010

NBCTs are encouraged to participate in a live radio town hall meeting tomorrow with U.S. Ed. Sec. Arne Duncan.

Final NBPTS Summer Advocacy Institute Canceled
July 28, 2010

Weather and technical difficulties forced the cancellation of the July 27th edition of the NBPTS Summer Advocacy Institute.

U.S. Rep. Susan Davis Joins NBCTs, Education Officials in California Celebration of Excellence in Education
July 7, 2010

U.S. Rep. Susan Davis recently joined NBCTs from across the country and other education officials at National University in La Jolla, Calif., to recognize and celebrate excellence in education. 

U.S. Dept. of Ed. Official: Federal Professional Development Funds can support Take One!
July 6, 2010

At a recent Education Sector panel discussion, U.S. Department of Education official Brad Jupp described programs like Take One! as “good examples of professional development” that can be funded using Title II or other federal monies. 

Two National Board Certified Teachers Honored with PBS Innovation Award
May 27, 2010

NBCTs Kareen Borders and Tricia Fuglestad received a national award given to teachers who have discovered new ways to engage their students by using digital media in their classrooms.

Teachers in Baton Rouge Celebrate Completion of Professional Development
May 26, 2010

A Baton Rouge elementary school is joining educators across the country in improving teacher effectivness through Take One!

EWA Chief Calls NBCTs “Extraordinary Teachers”
May 17, 2010

Calling National Board Certified Teachers, "extraordinary," Caroline W. Hendrie, the incoming executive director of the Education Writers Association, says education reporters need to know who the NBCTs are in their communities.

NEA President Lauds NBPTS at National Conference
May 17, 2010

NEA President Dennis Van Roekel linked NBPTS and student learning at the recent Education Writers Association Conference. 

Darling-Hammond Recommends National Board Certification to Measure & Develop Teacher Effectiveness
May 11, 2010

Linda Darling-Hammond calls to implement National Board Certification as a way to measure and develop teacher effectiveness.

Mississippi NBCTs: Ready to renew?
May 10, 2010

The University of Mississippi World Class Teaching Program is hosting a workshop about National Board Certification renewal next month. 

Ed. Secretary Duncan Says “Thank You” to Teachers
May 6, 2010

The U.S. Department of Education has produced a video message from Sec. Duncan where he thanks educators for their efforts, on behalf of a grateful country.
 

Utah NBCT Wins NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence
May 4, 2010

NBCT Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh, a second-grade teacher from Utah, recently received the NEA Foundation's top award for teaching excellence.  

President Obama to Honor National Teacher of the Year; State Teachers
April 29, 2010

President Obama today will formally introduce NBCT Sarah Brown Wessling as the 2010 National Teacher of the Year at a White House ceremony.   

Florida NBCT Could Be Next National Teacher of the Year
April 26, 2010

Florida's Megan Marie Allen, a National Teacher of the Year finalist, says National Board Certification "changed the way I taught...and everything I did in the classroom."

National Board Certification Helps Teachers Become “Deliberate Decision Makers,” says National Teacher of the Year Finalist
April 22, 2010

NBCT Sarah Brown Wessling, a National Teacher of the Year finalist, says the National Board Certification process was "absolutely instrumental in my experience and growth as a professional educator."

Washington NBCTs Rally Tonight at Seattle’s Safeco Field
April 16, 2010

Washington state NBCTs will gather tonight for baseball as Seattle hosts Detroit.  

Nation’s leading school districts in NBCTs among finalists for Broad Award
April 5, 2010

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools nation’s leading school districts in NBCTs have been named finalists for the 2010 Broad Prize for Urban Education. 

Role of NBCTs: “Models of Effective Teachers,” U.S. Dept. of Ed. official says
April 2, 2010

U.S. Department of Education official calls for the role of NBCTs to be “models of effective teachers." 

Education Award-Winning States boast more than 400 NBCTs
March 30, 2010

Race To The Top-winning states each boast more than 400 NBCTs.

Mother and Son Achieve National Board Certification Together
March 25, 2010

Two Wisconsin educators, a mother and son, achieve National Board Certification together. 

Florida’s Broward County Schools No.1 in National Board Certified Teachers
March 16, 2010

Broward County Schools is the nation's leader in NBCTs with more than 1,700.

DREAM Team Applications Now Open
March 4, 2010

NBPTS has announced that the application window for NBCTs interested in joining the 2010 DREAM Team is now open.

NBPTS to Form 2010 DREAM Team
February 24, 2010

NBPTS will soon be accepting applications from NBCTs interested in serving on the 2010 DREAM Team.

U.S. Dept. of Ed. Seeks Grant Reviewers
February 24, 2010

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking professional development providers to serve on a panel to review grant applications.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools study shows positive effects of National Board Certification
February 24, 2010

On February 23, Dr. Jon Fullerton, executive director of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, presented the results of a study of teachers of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS).  According to a news release issued by CMS, “positive effects were detected for teachers with National Board Certification.”  However, there was “very little correlation between teacher effectiveness, as measured by student performance and advanced degrees.”

NBCT Urges South Carolina to Continue its Support for National Board Certification
February 12, 2010

In a recent letter to the editor, South Carolina NBCT Kathy Schwalbe urged the state to continue its financial support for National Board Certification.  

NBCT Leads Teacher Workshop on Using Student Strengths in Classroom
February 11, 2010

Teacher Ambassador Fellowships Available Through the U.S. Dept. of Ed.
February 4, 2010

National Board Certified Teachers are encouraged to apply for Teacher Ambassador Fellowships through the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Public Comment Open for Library Media Standards
January 28, 2010

NBPTS has launched a public comment period on its Library Media Standards, which were recently revised.

National News Magazine Lauds National Board Certification
January 21, 2010

U.S. News & World Report reports on the impact National Board Certification has on student achievement.

Gregoire Praises National Board Certification in Statewide Address
January 14, 2010

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire, an advocate for teacher excellence and quality education, reiterated her support for National Board Certification in her 2010 State of the State address.

Application for Renewal Window Extended
January 11, 2010

NBPTS has extended the application to renew National Board Certification to Jan. 31, 2010.

NBCTLink Launches New Features
November 17, 2009

NBCTLink has launched two new feautures: the "Teaching Resources Center" and the "NBCT Recognition" Group.