Student perspective: I knew this would be a good class
As a 7th grader, I’ve had lots of teachers. Some have known me well and others not so much. Some teachers make learning fun and others don’t. I recently talked to my friends about why Ms. Kaiser, my World Studies teacher, is so good – why do we like her, why are we learning so…
National Board Certification: Be teachable, and let the “fun” begin
Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) can seem like an insurmountable task. It is a process that pushed me out of my comfort zone as I began to write and reflect on my teaching practice. I quickly learned I need to allow myself to be “teachable” to be successful through the process. An important…
3,907 Teachers Achieve National Board Certification Bringing National Total to More Than 122,000
3,907 Teachers Achieve National Board Certification Bringing National Total to More Than 122,000 Note: State-level data on National Board Certified Teachers is available here. To identify National Board Certified Teachers in your area, view our searchable directory. ARLINGTON, Va. —December 10, 2018—The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards celebrates 3,907 new National Board Certified Teachers…
My Journey to West Virginia State Teacher of the Year
I was broken down and defeated. I did not love teaching anymore. I was doing the same thing over and over and was bored. I needed a change. I even contemplated changing careers. Then, one day, I was assisting in a 2nd grade classroom. I look back and remember where I was in that room…
National Board Welcomes New Members of Board of Directors
National Board welcomes new directors from North Carolina, Alabama, Michigan, the NEA Executive Committee, Past President of the National School Boards Association and NEA Foundation President ARLINGTON, Va. – December 4, 2018 – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, announced the election of six prominent educators to its board of directors. Elections were held…
Teachers Find Out if they Achieved National Board Certification
Teachers Find Out if they Achieved National Board Certification Teachers from across the country have received their scores and found out if they achieved National Board Certification ARLINGTON, Va. – December, 1, 2018– The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has notified notify more than 14,000 teachers of their scores and achievement status on their…
Principal (Teacher?): “Everyone a leader, everyone a learner.”
I clearly remember when I first heard that phrase, regarded as a rapidly tiring cliché by many working in the Hawaii public school system. I was at a lunch meeting a few years ago, when about 20 other Hawaii State Teacher Fellows and I were joined by then Deputy Superintendent Stephen Schatz. We were discussing…
Why a Great Teacher is Not Enough
In some schools, a great teacher can be used to do more harm than good. Where there are clearly identified “good” and “bad” teachers, often parents demand their child be placed in certain classes, staff members feel jealous, leaders are perceived to pick favorites, and achievement gaps develop across differing levels of instruction in the…
PBS Has TeacherLine Opportunities for National Board Certified Teachers
PBS TeacherLine has a number of opportunities for educators starting soon! Read on to learn more. Science teachers: Are you looking for quality, in-depth professional development to improve your teaching practice? Need the flexibility of an online course? Check out PBS TeacherLine’s Accomplished Science Teaching: Letting Science Lead. This research-based course, developed in collaboration with…
7 Experiences New Teachers Should Seek Out for a More Satisfying Career
Congratulations, or belated congratulations, on starting your new (still relatively new) career! While teaching could certainly be a more lucrative profession, it offers a variety of rewarding experiences you can’t find in any other work. The relationships we build with students, families, and communities can be powerful, even transformative. Knowing the work our fellow teachers…
