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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…

Neurodivergent Did Not End my Teaching Career

By: Ginny Warner, NBCT – North Carolina  The path to understanding my own neurodivergence was a winding one, a journey marked by subtle inconsistencies and delayed realizations. As a child, the world felt slightly out of sync. Occupational therapy became a familiar companion, aiding me in navigating the challenges of fine motor skills, particularly the…

National Board Celebrates Team NBCT Week and Announces Thousands of Educators Achieve National Board Certification

ARLINGTON, VA. – January 27, 2025 The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced today that 4,355 educators became National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), and 4,884 educators maintained their certification in the 2023-2024 school year. These accomplishments bring the total number of NBCTs to more than 141,000. National Board Certified Teachers uphold the profession’s highest…

Bridging Dreams and Reality: Advocating for Undocumented High School Graduates

By: Maria Derner, NBCT – Belton, Missouri  In this great nation of boundless opportunities, I have had the privilege of instructing a group of young dreamers for several years. These resilient, gifted, and compassionate students have profoundly enriched my experience as an educator. Yet, despite their dedication and excellence, they face a devastating dilemma: the…

A Tribute to Dr. Lee Shulman: A Visionary Leader and Passionate Advocate for Education

ARLINGTON, VA. – January 8, 2025 Today, we honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Lee Shulman—a visionary leader, a passionate advocate for education, and a dear friend whose impact on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board) and the lives of countless educators cannot be overstated. It’s difficult to capture the breadth…

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Announces New Addition to Board of Directors

ARLINGTON, VA. – December 05, 2024 – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) announced today the election of Princess Moss, Vice President of the National Education Association, to its Board of Directors. "I am thrilled to welcome Princess Moss as the newest member of our Board of Directors. Our Board represents a diverse…

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Results Frequently Asked Questions 

Q:How will my MOC submission be evaluated?  A:Evaluation will involve one or more NBCTs independently and holistically assessing the NBCT’s MOC submission. Based on the evidence submitted, an assessor(s) will then decide whether to maintain or not to maintain certification. Only the decision of whether the NBCT successfully demonstrated they are maintaining their certification is…

Endings Help to Create Beautiful Beginnings

By: Zakiyyah Omar, NBCT – North Carolina "Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful." This quote by Beau Taplin resonates deeply with me as a National Board Certified school counselor. It is a constant reminder to approach the end of every counseling relationship, group session, and social-emotional lesson with intentionality and grace. As school…

Leading from the Classroom: How National Board Certification Empowers Teachers

By: Amanda Klare, NBCT – Fort Mitchell, Kentucky The words of my high school volleyball coach, echoing in my mind even now, "Never become complacent," have been a driving force throughout my life. It’s a mantra that has pushed me not just to be better for myself, but to strive for excellence so that I…

Neurospicy: A Seasoning for the Soul

By Mechelle Gilford, Ed.S., NBCT    https://www.nbpts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gilford-Neurospicy-Article-for-National-Board.mp3   Let’s face it: being a neurodivergent teacher in a neurotypical world sometimes feels like navigating a grocery store with a map to the moon—a bit of a wild goose chase, but hey, at least it’s an adventure! Think of neurodiversity as the secret ingredient that makes the…