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30% of Finalists for Agents of Learning Challenge are Board-Certified Teachers
July 22, 2016
CHICAGO, IL. — July 22, 2016 — Learning Forward and the National Commission on Teaching & America’s Future (NCTAF) today announced winners from the 12 finalist teams in its Agents for Learning challenge, a nationwide call to action designed to engage educator teams in advocating for the best use of federal funding for professional learning under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). “At the National Board, we are proud of the work and leadership of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs). By ensuring that ESSA implementation is led by practicing accomplished teachers, the instructional expertise and experience of educators will be…
Read MoreASCD Partners with U.S. Department of Education and National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to Provide Grants Supporting Teacher Leadership Projects
May 3, 2016
Alexandria, VA (05/03/2016)—ASCD announced today its Teacher Impact Grants program, which will provide direct grants to teacher leaders to fund initiatives that drive transformation for wider impact on improving student outcomes. The program is part of ASCD’s commitment to Teach to Lead, an initiative jointly convened by the U.S. Department of Education, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and ASCD. News of the grants will be introduced this afternoon at a White House celebration honoring the National and State Teachers of the Year. “Effective teachers make the difference, and all students should have access to great teaching and to great…
Read MoreNew MS Law Provides Incentive for National Board Certified Teachers; Encourages High Quality Teaching in Needy Areas
April 18, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. — April 18, 2016 — Today, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant will sign into law Mississippi House Bill 207 that provides a $4,000 stipend for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) who teach in specified* counties. The Bill also makes Board certification more affordable by changing the way a teacher is reimbursed for going through the process to become National Board certified. In Mississippi, approximately 12% of teachers are Board-certified. Research demonstrates that students of Board-certified teachers learn more than students of other teachers. “The process of becoming Board-certified is transformative. Increasing the number of Board-certified teachers in Mississippi will…
Read MoreNational Teacher Hall of Fame recognizes Board Certified Teachers
April 11, 2016
The National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) works to recognize and honor exceptional career teachers, encourage excellence in teaching and preserve the rich heritage of the teaching profession in the United States. They recently announced the 2016 inductees, five teachers with extensive experience and significant results advancing student learning. Of the five inductees, three are National Board Certified Teachers. Strong Vision The NTHF vision is to be a prominent national organization that enhances the public’s awareness of the vital role of education in society by working collaboratively with national education organizations and building linkages with other national teacher recognition programs. The…
Read MoreRon Thorpe to Posthumously Receive Prestigious James A. Kelly Award
March 3, 2016
Education Visionary Ron Thorpe to Posthumously Receive Prestigious James A. Kelly Award at Teaching & Learning 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ron Thorpe, visionary educator and former president and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, will posthumously receive the organization’s James A. Kelly Award at the upcoming Teaching & Learning 2016 conference on March 11, 2016, in Washington, D.C. The Kelly Award, named after James A. Kelly, Founding President and CEO, recognizes and honors individuals who have fostered a level of educational excellence befitting of the award’s namesake, National Board founding president James A. Kelly. Thorpe died last summer atat the age of…
Read MoreState of the Board: Engaging in Congress and the Legislatures
February 1, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. — February 1, 2016 – During 2015 the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, often in partnership with National Board Certified Teachers, helped drive important change – not only in the nation’s classrooms but also in Congress, statehouses and legislatures across the US. Much of the work advanced the concept of a professional career continuum for educators, grounded in professional teaching standards and anchored by National Board Certification. “Our belief is that local and state policymakers play an important role in helping to assure that accomplished teachers are in every school in the country,” said Peggy Brookins, National…
Read More2015 State of the Board: Impacting Schools Across the Country
January 20, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. — January 20, 2016 — During 2015, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards helped drive important change in classrooms and legislatures across the US. Much of the work advanced the concept of a professional career continuum for educators, anchored by National Board standards for accomplished teaching. “Having certified more than 112,000 teachers, we are perhaps best known for our Board certification process, but the National Board is also engaged in far-reaching initiatives to improve and elevate teaching practice across all aspects of the continuum, from the earliest days of preparation through the many aspects of teacher leadership,” said…
Read MoreBureau of Indian Education Partners with National Board to Accelerate Effort to Reach 1,000 Board-Certified Teachers in Native American Schools by 2020
December 9, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va. — December 9, 2015 — In a focused effort to strengthen teaching and improve student outcomes in BIE-funded schools serving Native American students, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is working with with the National Board to support teachers to pursue and achieve National Board Certification. National Board Certification is a rigorous, performance-based, peer-reviewed assessment similar to Board certification in fields such as medicine and engineering. More than a decade of research shows that the students of Board-certified teachers learn more than their peers. “Teaching students effectively is the number one priority for the BIE,” said BIE Director…
Read MoreNational Board Statement on Every Student Succeeds Act
December 8, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va. — December 7, 2015 — The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards appreciates Congress’ bipartisan efforts to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). To ensure that all students receive an excellent education, we must implement a comprehensive approach to strengthening the teaching workforce, grounded in a coherent professional continuum that begins in preparation and leads to accomplished practice and the opportunity for teachers to serve in leadership roles. The Every Student Succeeds Act recognizes critical components of this continuum. The National Board is pleased that the bill encourages states and…
Read MoreTerry Holliday Elected Chair of NBPTS Board of Directors
December 3, 2015
Visionary Educator and Leader Steps In Amidst Important Teacher Recognition ARLINGTON Va. — December 3, 2015 — The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced today that Terry Holliday, Ph.D., has been elected Chairman of the NBPTS Board of Directors, succeeding former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise who served in the role since 2009. This news coincides with the announcement that 4,729 teachers have achieved or renewed National Board Certification – the profession’s mark of accomplished teaching. Holliday comes to the Board with more than 40 years of classroom teaching and education leadership in district, state and national roles. “We couldn’t be…
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