ARLINGTON, VA. – February 7, 2025
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board), established in 1987, is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to advance accomplished teaching for all students. The National Board partners with many organizations in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors to help us advance our mission. We are a professional certification organization, not a federal agency or a part of the United States Department of Education. The National Board acknowledges the rapidly changing political environment. We remain deeply committed to thoughtfully and strategically advancing the National Board’s mission and vision. We want to reaffirm the National Board’s unwavering commitments:
- Our mission: Elevating the teaching profession and improving student learning remains at the heart of our mission.
- Our vision: Every student deserves the opportunity to learn from an accomplished, Board-certified teacher every day.
- Culture of belonging: We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging within the National Board and across the education community.
- Nonpartisanship: The National Board remains steadfastly nonpartisan.
For more information about the National Board, visit nbpts.org and follow our social media channels for updates and resources.If you are an educator interested in learning more about the certification process, contact our Customer Support Team at 1.800.22.TEACH (83224), Live Chat, or the Customer Support Web Form. Together, we will navigate this environment resiliently and focus on our shared vision for accomplished teaching and student success. Thank you for your dedication to the National Board’s mission and for your unwavering support of teachers and students.