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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Celebrates Introduction of House and Senate Resolutions Recognizing Board Certified Teachers

January 24, 2024

Date: January 24, 2024 Washington, DC – This Team NBCT Week, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is proud to announce that resolutions have been introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate, recognizing the value and impact of Board Certified teachers and establishing this week as National Board Certified Teacher Week. The resolutions recognize the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers to student learning and achievement and encourage educators, administrators, school districts, and states to promote the growth of new National Board Certified Teachers and provide candidates with the necessary incentives and support. It also recognizes…

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National Board Celebrates Team NBCT Week and Announces More Than 3,500 Teachers Earn National Board Certification

January 23, 2024

Date: December 4, 2023 ARLINGTON, VA. – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced today that 3,571 teachers became National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), and 6,697 teachers maintained their certification in the 2022-2023 school year. There are now 137,015 teachers who have achieved National Board Certification. These educators teach to the profession’s highest standards, significantly improve learning outcomes for their students, and positively impact their schools and communities. These teachers have shown their deep commitment to student learning and the teaching profession through the Board Certification process. This week, the National Board is celebrating #TeamNBCT Week, a week-long celebration to…

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Announces New Members of Board of Directors

December 4, 2023

Date: December 4, 2023 ARLINGTON, VA. – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has announced the election of two prominent educators to its Board of Directors, including accomplished educators from Colorado and Utah. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome our newly elected Board members to our team at the National Board. They bring a wide range of experience and insight and I’m confident that they will help us advance our mission towards bringing accomplished teaching to every student,” said Peggy Brookins, National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), President and CEO of the National Board. Joining the NBPTS Board…

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Dr.  Rebecca Palacios to Receive Prestigious James A. Kelly Award

November 14, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA. — The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is excited to announce that Dr. Rebecca Palacios, co-founder and former vice-chair of the National Board, will receive the National Board’s James A. Kelly Award for Advancing Accomplished Teaching on November 16. The Kelly Award, named after James A. Kelly, Founding President and CEO of the National Board, recognizes and honors individuals who have contributed to the advancement of accomplished teaching. Dr. Rebecca Palacios serves as the Senior Curriculum Advisor for Age of Learning, Inc., where she works to plan strategic curriculm, design age-appropriate learning activities, and help to develop…

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Hosted NBCT Candidate Showcase in Clarksdale, MS

October 31, 2023

Clarkson, MS– On October 30th, 2023, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards hosted a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Candidate Showcase in Clarkdale, Mississippi, to bring together NBCTs and Candidates and illustrate the positive impact of the Technology Integration for Mississippi Educators (TIME) program across the state.  Local NBCTs and aspiring Board-certified educators took center stage, sharing transformative journeys and unveiling the profound impact National Board certification has had on their classrooms.  The TIME program cohort, launched last summer and funded through Governor Tate Reeves’s second round of Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) aid, has allowed The National Board…

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Michigan Establishes its First Incentive Fund for National Board-Certified Teachers with $5M in State Funding

July 20, 2023

Funding modeled after Teach For America Detroit fellowship, championed by State Senator Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) DETROIT, MI. July 20, 2023 – Michigan will begin paying teachers who currently hold National Board Certification and serve in high-need schools up to $10,000 through an incentive fund established in the Fiscal Year 2024 state school aid budget and signed by Governor Whitmer today. The fund also covers costs for those seeking National Board Certification. The incentive fund is a step toward Michigan becoming a top state for education talent. “We know that the future…

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The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Awards the Inaugural Champion for Change Award to Dr. James Meredith

June 13, 2023

On Friday, June 9th, The National Board recognized Dr. James Meredith by awarding him the inaugural Champions for Change award. Dr. Meredith is an individual who passionately advocates for our mission of ensuring that every child benefits from the transformative impact of Board-certified teachers.  Dr. Meredith is a revered civil rights activist and figure in education that has dedicated his life to improving the lives of children in Mississippi and beyond. He demonstrates an unwavering commitment to educational equity, tirelessly working to create opportunities for historically marginalized students. His efforts unite communities and propel the movement toward having a Board-certified…

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National Board Announces More Than 2,800 Teachers Earn National Board Certification

January 24, 2023

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced today that 2,814 teachers became National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and 8,064 teachers maintained their certification in the 2021-2022 school year. There are now a total of 133,444 teachers who have achieved National Board Certification to teach at the highest standards in the profession and impact culture and learning for vast numbers of students, schools, and communities. Showing their deep commitment to student learning and the teaching profession. “After almost three years of navigating virtual learning, returning to classrooms, and the many other obstacles that have been thrown in the way of…

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The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards makes digital badges available

January 23, 2023

It’s #TeamNBCT week and we’re celebrating all National Board Certified Teachers! And we’ve got exciting news! We’re making available a digital badge that accomplished teachers can use to tell the world that they’re an NBCT. We are proud of your accomplishment and hope you will share your success with others. The digital badge is portable and includes the details of National Board certification – NBCTs can show it off in an email signature, a digital resume, on a blog, on a website, or social media such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. The digital image is clickable and will take the…

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The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announces four new members to the Board of Directors

December 13, 2022

ARLINGTON, VA. – December 13, 2022 – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), has announced the election of four prominent educators to its Board of Directors, including accomplished educators from Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, and Hawaii. Joining the Board of Directors are: Carol Bauer, NBCT is a middle school STEM and CTE teacher in York County, Virginia and Vice Chair of the Virginia Education Association.  Carol Bauer also was elected to serve as the Vice Chair of the NBPTS Board of Directors. Mona Al-Hayani, NBCT, is a History Teacher at Toledo Early College High School in Toledo, OH and…

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