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Announcements

Teacher Ambassador Fellowships Available Through the U.S. Dept. of Ed.

Feb. 11--National Board Certified Teachers are encouraged to apply for Teacher Ambassador Fellowships through the U.S. Dept. of Education.

NBPTS Library Standards up for Review

Jan. 25--The NBPTS Library Standards have undergone revision, and are now up for public comment through Feb. 17, 2009.

2010 State Farm Virtual Leadership Series Beginning Soon

Feb. 24-- NBPTS is pleased to offer the State Farm Virtual Leadership Forum with free webinars to help NBCTs and other teachers continue in their roles as teacher leaders.

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A Message from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Visit the 2009 Certification Day page

Better Teaching, Better Learning, Better Schools

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards improves teaching and student learning. National Board Certified Teachers are highly accomplished educators who meet high and rigorous standards.

Like board-certified doctors and accountants, teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review. NBPTS offers 25 certificates that cover a variety of subject areas and student developmental levels.

In a congressionally-mandated study, National Board Certification was recently recognized by the National Research Council as having a positive impact on student achievement, teacher retention, and professional development.

Since 1987 more than 82,000 teachers have achieved National Board Certification. These teachers prepare America’s diverse student population with the skills it needs to compete in the 21st century workplace.


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