Score Release Toolkit
We’re proud to celebrate new National Board Certified Teachers, those who have maintained their certification, and the many candidates continuing their pursuit of accomplished teaching. Whether you’re sharing the joy of becoming an NBCT, marking the accomplishment of maintaining your certification, or honoring the growth you’ve experienced as you continue your journey, this moment deserves…
Huntsville, AL on Track for Nation’s Highest Concentration of NBCTs
Business and education leaders mark $1 million milestone to expand teacher excellence across North Alabama. HUNTSVILLE, AL. – November 4, 2025 The Huntsville Committee of 100 (C100), in partnership with The Schools Foundation (TSF) and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board), announced today that Huntsville/Madison County has raised $1 million…
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Create Account Signing up for an account is FREE, and is a wonderful way to stay connected and informed! Register Register today by paying the $75 registration fee and start your journey toward becoming an NBCT! Explore Certificate Areas Use this chart to determine what certificate areas may be the best fit for your…
Learning in Tune: The Power of Music and Movement in the Classroom
Written By: Carrie Cruz, NBCT – Hueytown, Alabama Teachers are always searching for ways to make learning more exciting and meaningful for their students. One method gaining popularity in elementary classrooms is integrating music and movement into everyday lessons. While it might seem like just a fun way to break up the day, research shows…
From Reluctant Teacher to Passionate Advocate: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Written By: Pinky Grace Francisco – Big Island, Hawaii Fourteen years… each year is a tapestry of nostalgic memories…a kaleidoscope of mixed emotions—bittersweet experiences, silent screams, flashes of cold fire, moments of shattered peace…a journey of joy and sorrow, failure and triumph, stepping forward and stepping back, procrastination and growth, and endless discovery of myself…
The Lasting Impact of National Board Certification on Educational Leadership
Written By: Jennifer Brown, NBCT – Corpus Christi, Texas As I talk to teachers in my district and around the area about the NBCT program, they tell me they won’t stay in the classroom but plan to move into administration. I tell them, “That’s perfect! That is another great reason to become an NBCT. Let…
National Board Standards Update: What’s up with the What Book?
ARLINGTON, VA. – March 4, 2025 The National Board is currently revising its standards, starting with What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do (also known as the What Book). The What Book Committee–a group of ten National Board Certified Teachers with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise–has completed its revision. The updated explication of the Five Core Propositions speaks…
The National Board Remains Committed to Advancing Our Mission and Vision
ARLINGTON, VA. – February 7, 2025 The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board), established in 1987, is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to advance accomplished teaching for all students. The National Board partners with many organizations in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors to help us advance our mission. We are a…
