Some Thoughts about National Board Certification - The Board certified process is so valuable some states like California mandates some of it for graduate programs. teacherinastrangeland.blog/2026/08/18/s... via @nancyflanagan #EducationMatters
Some Thoughts about National Board Certification
I am a National Board Certified Teacher. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) influenced a big chunk of my professional life and practice, and I remain—pretty much—a fan. …
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August 20, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Some Thoughts about National Board Certification - The Board certified process is so valuable some states like California mandates some of it for graduate programs. teacherinastrangeland.blog/2026/08/18/s... via @nancyflanagan #EducationMatters
'National Bd Certification for teachers is rigorous and grueling—and often confusing for teachers who have never been asked the deep questions posed by the process' teacherinastrangeland.blog/2026/08/18/s...
Some Thoughts about National Board Certification
I am a National Board Certified Teacher. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) influenced a big chunk of my professional life and practice, and I remain—pretty much—a fan. …
teacherinastrangeland.blog
August 20, 2026 at 1:49 PM
'National Bd Certification for teachers is rigorous and grueling—and often confusing for teachers who have never been asked the deep questions posed by the process' teacherinastrangeland.blog/2026/08/18/s...
I wasn’t sure that there could ever be a valid, reliable way to evaluate quality—or inadequate—teaching. I thought it was like Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart’s remark about hard-core pornography: I know it when I see it. teacherinastrangeland.blog/2026/08/18/s...
Some Thoughts about National Board Certification
I am a National Board Certified Teacher. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) influenced a big chunk of my professional life and practice, and I remain—pretty much—a fan. …
teacherinastrangeland.blog
August 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
I wasn’t sure that there could ever be a valid, reliable way to evaluate quality—or inadequate—teaching. I thought it was like Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart’s remark about hard-core pornography: I know it when I see it. teacherinastrangeland.blog/2026/08/18/s...
Public comment is still open for the Literacy: Reading-Language Arts Standards, Fourth Edition.
Educators, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards would like your feedback. Comment period runs through Saturday, August 22 at midnight ET. https://bit.ly/45AVyz3
Educators, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards would like your feedback. Comment period runs through Saturday, August 22 at midnight ET. https://bit.ly/45AVyz3
2026 NBPTS Literacy: Reading-Language Arts Standards Public Comment and Review
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August 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Public comment is still open for the Literacy: Reading-Language Arts Standards, Fourth Edition.
Educators, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards would like your feedback. Comment period runs through Saturday, August 22 at midnight ET. https://bit.ly/45AVyz3
Educators, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards would like your feedback. Comment period runs through Saturday, August 22 at midnight ET. https://bit.ly/45AVyz3
Most people, including ed policy experts, university educators and teachers who have not experienced certification do not fully understand the National Board process (although many think they do). teacherinastrangeland.blog/2026/08/18/s...
Some Thoughts about National Board Certification
I am a National Board Certified Teacher. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) influenced a big chunk of my professional life and practice, and I remain—pretty much—a fan. …
teacherinastrangeland.blog
August 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Most people, including ed policy experts, university educators and teachers who have not experienced certification do not fully understand the National Board process (although many think they do). teacherinastrangeland.blog/2026/08/18/s...
If you went back to the 2008-2009 salary schedule, a teacher with a master’s degree and NBPTS certification could make (and be eligible for full pension with the correct number of years of service) an average of $64,750.
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Another Reason To Put #KidsOverCorporations – They Are Already Cutting Teacher Retirement.
Below is the salary schedule for a teacher in North Carolina for the 2024-2025 school year. It’s the same for the 2025-2026 school year because NC is the only state in the country to not pass…
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April 27, 2026 at 9:57 PM
If you went back to the 2008-2009 salary schedule, a teacher with a master’s degree and NBPTS certification could make (and be eligible for full pension with the correct number of years of service) an average of $64,750.
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Feb 28 is deadline for registration, component selection and payment. NBPTS offers 6 mo interest fee financing- click box on payment screen before submitting. #NationalBoardcandidates
February 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Feb 28 is deadline for registration, component selection and payment. NBPTS offers 6 mo interest fee financing- click box on payment screen before submitting. #NationalBoardcandidates
📚 Meet Mr. MAQ McNair, M.Ed., CABSC Teacher Fellow
With over two decades of experience in education, MAQ will pilot Black Studies curriculum in 2025-26 and bring deep experience to the CABSC Cohort as a Black Studies Scholar, NBPTS Ambassador, and child advocate.
#CREEO #CABSC
With over two decades of experience in education, MAQ will pilot Black Studies curriculum in 2025-26 and bring deep experience to the CABSC Cohort as a Black Studies Scholar, NBPTS Ambassador, and child advocate.
#CREEO #CABSC
February 20, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Happy #NBCTWeek2026. This year I celebrate 15 years as a #NBCT. I made the decision to pursue certification in 2009. Unfortunately, I did not certify the first time. But I didn’t let 4 points stop me. I keep going and achieved. #NBPTS
January 31, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Happy #NBCTWeek2026. This year I celebrate 15 years as a #NBCT. I made the decision to pursue certification in 2009. Unfortunately, I did not certify the first time. But I didn’t let 4 points stop me. I keep going and achieved. #NBPTS
I have been a National Board Certified Teacher since 2005. Still learning. Still love teaching! Happy #TeamNBCT 🎉 week #NBCTStrong @NBPTS #teachersrock
January 30, 2026 at 1:28 AM
I have been a National Board Certified Teacher since 2005. Still learning. Still love teaching! Happy #TeamNBCT 🎉 week #NBCTStrong @NBPTS #teachersrock
We're thrilled to announce the addition of Peggy Brookins, CEO and President of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to our NCEED Advisory Board.
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We're thrilled to announce the addition of Peggy Brookins, CEO and President of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to our NCEED Advisory Board.
Double good extended our sale through Monday!🙌🏾😅Grab some yummy stocking stuffers and help teachers grow professionally! Help us raise money for the great teachers at Gullatt Elementary who want to be National Board Certified Teachers!
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Heavenly’s Pop-Up Store: 4 Days Only!
Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser. #doublegood #dgpopup
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December 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Double good extended our sale through Monday!🙌🏾😅Grab some yummy stocking stuffers and help teachers grow professionally! Help us raise money for the great teachers at Gullatt Elementary who want to be National Board Certified Teachers!
NBPTS popup.doublegood.com/s/j8v96w4w
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🎉 Dec. 6 was National Board Score Release Day! Thank you to our candidates for your hard work and to our facilitators for your support. Access scores in your NBPTS account with your candidate ID. NBRC Wraparound Clinics are here for you. We’re cheering you on! 💛 #NBCTJourney
December 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
🎉 Dec. 6 was National Board Score Release Day! Thank you to our candidates for your hard work and to our facilitators for your support. Access scores in your NBPTS account with your candidate ID. NBRC Wraparound Clinics are here for you. We’re cheering you on! 💛 #NBCTJourney
I did it! I earned National Board Certification. Thank you to @VaEdStrategies for the funding. @NBPTS
December 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I did it! I earned National Board Certification. Thank you to @VaEdStrategies for the funding. @NBPTS
Thanks to our @pgcpsnbct1s for braving the cold on a Saturday morning to lead our learning! Edcamp is designed to share ideas around the @NBPTS process. Let’s learn, share & grow!
November 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Thanks to our @pgcpsnbct1s for braving the cold on a Saturday morning to lead our learning! Edcamp is designed to share ideas around the @NBPTS process. Let’s learn, share & grow!
Did you know that Eagle Rock Jr/Sr High School has 15 NBC teachers? National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students, and schools.
#PTAProud #PTA4Kids #HowWePTA #PTAExcellence #LASchools #NBPTS
#PTAProud #PTA4Kids #HowWePTA #PTAExcellence #LASchools #NBPTS
September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Did you know that Eagle Rock Jr/Sr High School has 15 NBC teachers? National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students, and schools.
#PTAProud #PTA4Kids #HowWePTA #PTAExcellence #LASchools #NBPTS
#PTAProud #PTA4Kids #HowWePTA #PTAExcellence #LASchools #NBPTS
Congratulations on that milestone! 🎉 That is significant. And I know what you mean about learning SO MUCH every year. I wrote about it here to encourage others to stick with it. So much joy in each new challenge! www.nbpts.org/blog/2018/09...
“Why are you still in the classroom?” - NBPTS Main Site
My first year of teaching was so traumatic that 30 years later I still shudder at the memories. Not only was I woefully unprepared for the challenges of working with middle school students, but I had ...
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August 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Congratulations on that milestone! 🎉 That is significant. And I know what you mean about learning SO MUCH every year. I wrote about it here to encourage others to stick with it. So much joy in each new challenge! www.nbpts.org/blog/2018/09...
Serving as a trainer with @MSEAeducators as a Jump Start facilitator. We train teachers across Maryland three times a year reflection and immersive learning.@NBPTS Looking forward to the journey. 🙌🏽 #PGCPSNBCT #NBCTStrong @MSEAeducators #MSEA
July 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Serving as a trainer with @MSEAeducators as a Jump Start facilitator. We train teachers across Maryland three times a year reflection and immersive learning.@NBPTS Looking forward to the journey. 🙌🏽 #PGCPSNBCT #NBCTStrong @MSEAeducators #MSEA
Look maybe you are excellent teacher in the classroom, but you aren't doing a terribley good job explaining the wacky sentence at the moment. And yes I know about the NBPTS or was aware of such a body (I assume you are refering to the NBPTS).
May 1, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Look maybe you are excellent teacher in the classroom, but you aren't doing a terribley good job explaining the wacky sentence at the moment. And yes I know about the NBPTS or was aware of such a body (I assume you are refering to the NBPTS).
#PGCPSNBCT would like to congratulate all of the new and renewing #NBCT. Special shout out to @Pbrookins44 for renewing her certification. We were excited to hear your words of encouragement. @NBPTS @OPLLpgcps
March 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#PGCPSNBCT would like to congratulate all of the new and renewing #NBCT. Special shout out to @Pbrookins44 for renewing her certification. We were excited to hear your words of encouragement. @NBPTS @OPLLpgcps
The group of newly board-certified HCPS educators is the largest of any Virginia school division this year and was larger than the total from school divisions in New York City, Philadelphia and Seattle, among others.
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47 Henrico Schools educators earn or renew NBPTS certification
Last year, a total of 28 Henrico County Public Schools educators earned (for the first time) certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – a designation that is considered the profession’s highest mark of accomplishment. Another 19 HCPS educators renewed their certifications.
The group of newly board-certified HCPS
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March 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The group of newly board-certified HCPS educators is the largest of any Virginia school division this year and was larger than the total from school divisions in New York City, Philadelphia and Seattle, among others.
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During COVID I began implementing the Modern Classrooms approach www.modernclassrooms.org it works very well with a diverse set of learners. I’ve worked closely with this non profit as a teacher mentor, I focused my NBPTS renewal on it & I’ve presented about it on multiple platforms #bfc530
February 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
During COVID I began implementing the Modern Classrooms approach www.modernclassrooms.org it works very well with a diverse set of learners. I’ve worked closely with this non profit as a teacher mentor, I focused my NBPTS renewal on it & I’ve presented about it on multiple platforms #bfc530
