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New Multi-Million Dollar Program to Recruit 900 New National Board Certified Black Teachers
July 11, 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA. [July 11, 2024] – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), in generous partnership with Ballmer Group, announced a new multi-million dollar initiative to recruit Black teachers in California to be new candidates for National Board certification over the next three years. The new program, called the California Black Educator Initiative (CBEI), will offer Black educators pursuing National Board certification in California opportunities for community building, incentives, professional learning, and a menu of support. The initiative, focusing on supporting 900 Black educators predominantly in the Los Angeles area, is set to impact the community significantly. By…
Read MoreNational Board for Professional Teaching Standards Celebrates Six NBCTs Named CCSSO State Teachers of the Year
May 1, 2024
Arlington, VA – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is proud to congratulate the six National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) named State Teachers of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). These outstanding teachers have demonstrated exceptional dedication, skill, and passion in their classrooms, profoundly impacting the lives of their students and the education community. The six honorees are: Jeff Norris, NBCT – 6th Grade Math – Oak Mountain Middle School – Alabama Cat Walker, NBCT – High School Science – Dimond High School – Alaska Louise Smith, NBCT – 7th & 8th Grade…
Read MoreNational 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…
Read MoreNational 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…
Read MoreNational 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…
Read MoreDr. 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…
Read MoreNational 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…
Read MoreMichigan 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreNational 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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