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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…
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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreNational Board Announces Grant to Support the Technology Integration for Mississippi Educators Program
December 8, 2022
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is pleased to announce that more resources will be placed towards the National Boards Technology Integration for Mississippi Educators (TIME) program. The TIME program fully funds and supports the professional development and National Board Certification journey of 300 educators across the state, impacting over 9,000 students in Mississippi. The grant will directly support 15 teachers in the National Board Candidacy, prioritizing teachers of color currently on the TIME waiting list and from Coahoma County, while developing recruitment and retention strategies for the future of the program. These funds join funds from Governor Tate…
Read MoreDr. Mary Vixie Sandy Receives Prestigious James A. Kelly Award
November 9, 2022
ARLINGTON, VA. — The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is excited to announce that Dr. Mary Vixie Sandy, the Executive Director of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, received the National Board’s James A. Kelly Award for Advancing Accomplished Teaching on November 11, 2022. 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. Mary Vixie Sandy serves as the Executive Director of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the nation’s oldest independent standards board for educators. As a policy…
Read MoreNational Board for Professional Teaching Standards Awarded $14 Million SEED Grant from the US Department of Education to Grow Diverse Board-Certified Teachers
October 12, 2022
Contact: Lisa Clarke, lclarke@nbpts.org The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is excited to announce that the organization has been awarded $14.2 million via the competitive 2022 Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. This support will fund the National Board’s project From the Margins to the Center: Supporting Teacher Diversity, Quality, and Retention. The project has a specific focus on engaging and supporting educators of color, advancing the National Board’s priority to make Board certification accessible to all educators. “We at the National Board are so excited about the momentum that this three-year grant provides our organization,” said Peggy Brookins,…
Read MoreThe National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Announces Policy Change Allowing Early Career Teachers Access to Certification, Paired with a Support Program Pilot for Kentucky Educators
September 22, 2022
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is excited to announce a change in policy that will allow early career teachers to begin pursuing National Board Certification as soon as they begin their teaching careers. Previously, educators must have completed three successful years of teaching prior to beginning the National Board Certification process. The policy change now will open access to educators interested in the Board certification process by allowing them to begin the process of Board certification before completing three years of teaching experience. While this change allows educators to begin the process earlier, educators will need to complete…
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