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Rodriguez-Tovar, Texas Educator, Added to NBPTS Board of Directors
November 10, 2021
ARLINGTON, Va. – November 10, 2021 – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), announced today the election of Rodrigo Rodriguez-Tovar, a prominent educator from Austin, Texas, to its Board of Directors. “I am thrilled to welcome Rodrigo to our Board of Directors. For years, he has been a champion of our work and a beacon for educators in Austin, in Texas and across the country. His experience and insight will help us advance our mission,” said Peggy Brookins, National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), president and CEO of the National Board. Rodrigo Rodríguez-Tovar, a National Board Certified Teacher, is…
Read MoreCalifornia Acts to Support National Board Certification
November 5, 2021
The California State Board of Education approved elements of a $250 million grant program to increase the number of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)-certified teachers in high-needs schools. Under the program, any teacher who has attained National Board certification is eligible to receive an award of $5,000 a year for five years if they teach at a high-priority school. In addition, the program provides a $2,500 subsidy to cover the cost of certification for teachers at high-priority school to initiate and complete the program. Read more.
Read MoreCMSD offering free National Board training for teachers
October 27, 2021
Julia McDill had decided not to pursue her master’s degree. The seven-year veteran teacher at Franklin Elementary still owes student loan debt from when she earned her bachelor’s in elementary education at the Mississippi University for Women. Adding to that debt just wasn’t feasible. Similarly, McDill had pondered earning her National Board certification, something that would both boost her salary long term and provide her the intensive, reflective teacher training the program’s name implies. But again, entering that program typically takes a pricey $3,000 to $4,000 up-front investment from the teacher. It wasn’t possible for her. Until now. Columbus Municipal…
Read MoreDr. Travis J. Bristol Elected New Chair of NBPTS Board of Directors
September 13, 2021
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced today that Travis J. Bristol, PhD, has been elected Chairman of the NBPTS Board of Directors, succeeding Dr. Terry Holliday who served in the role since 2015. Dr. Bristol, whose term will begin in November 2021, comes to the Board with 17 years of experience in classroom teaching and education leadership, including most recently as an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education. “I am deeply grateful to Dr. Terry Holliday for his partnership, mentorship, guidance, insight and his unwavering support and commitment to the National Board’s…
Read MoreNational Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Permian Strategic Partnership partner to recruit, retain and support National Board Certified Teachers in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas
August 4, 2021
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board) announces today a partnership with the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the New Mexico National Board Certified Teacher Network to expand and accelerate the work of ensuring all students in the Permian Basin region are taught by accomplished, National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs). The initiative focuses on Eddy County (Artesia, Carlsbad and Loving School Districts), NM; Lea County (Eunice, Hobbs, Jal and Lovington School Districts), NM; and Ector Independent School District, TX. Many schools in the Permian Basin region struggle to meet their staffing needs. Especially amid a devastating health crisis…
Read MoreNational Board Announces Certification Rate
July 19, 2021
Arlington, VA –The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards today released its certification rate for teachers completing all four components of the National Board assessment. Of all teachers receiving a certification decision since 2017, the year the National Board revised its assessment, 70% earned the National Board Certified Teacher® designation. “National Board Certified Teachers teach to the highest standards in the profession. The newly released certification rate helps to highlight their commitment to student learning and their own professional development,” said Peggy Brookins, NBCT, president and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. “These teachers continually reflect on their practice…
Read MoreCalifornia State Legislature Approves Incentives for National Board Certified Teachers in High-Priority Schools
July 14, 2021
$250,000,000 will be appropriated for the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certification Incentive Program. Arlington, VA- Effective July 1, the California state government has passed legislation that provides significant support and incentives for teachers in the state seeking National Board Certification, as well as teachers who are already National Board Certified Teachers. The legislation appropriates $250,000,000 from the General Fund to the Education Department for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Incentive Program. “This legislation is a significant step forward for education in California. As teachers reflect on their practice and teach to the highest standards in the…
Read MoreNational Board’s Accomplished District Program Acknowledges 79 Districts Across the Country
June 10, 2021
ARLINGTON, Va. – June 10, 2021. Today, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards recognized school districts across the country that work to promote student learning through excellent teaching. The National Board Accomplished District program honors 79 districts in which at least 20% of its teachers have achieved National Board certification,* encouraging teachers to be their best and effectively driving student learning. The 79 Accomplished Districts come from ten states including Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Washington. The top four districts by percentage include the following: Nashville Community High School District (IL), 47.06%…
Read MoreJuliana Urtubey, National Board Certified Teacher, Named National Teacher of the Year
May 6, 2021
On May 6th, 2021, The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced that Juliana Urtubey, NBCT from Clark County, Nevada, has been named the National Teacher of the Year. Urtubey, a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Childhood/Young Adulthood Exceptional Needs Specialist earned certification in 2018. “Juliana is an exception educator, a remarkable leader, and I’m proud to say, an advocate and supporter of National Board certification,” said Peggy Brookins, NBCT, the president and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. “We congratulate her and look forward to the year ahead as she serves as a national…
Read MoreDeadline changes to provide flexibility
April 24, 2021
Headlines: We apologize for the impact of the system change on you We have extended deadlines to provide you flexibility More resources are coming soon Over the past several weeks, we have worked through a transition to our new registration and candidate system. That system change generated unanticipated challenges, many questions from educators, and long wait-times when contacting Customer Support. We have heard from many of you that this has added unexpected stress, especially in a challenging year. We apologize and we are making changes to meet your needs. We are extending deadlines for candidates planning to purchase and/or submit…
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