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Category Archives: National Board Certification
R.I. district to consider National Board Certification in hiring decisions
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. Rhode Island’s Scituate school district no longer will use seniority as the sole factor in deciding teacher hiring. Instead, teachers will earn up to 15 points for factors such as National Board … Continue reading
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NBCT: How standardized testing harms instruction
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. The focus on standardized testing is taking a toll on classroom instruction and the teaching of critical-thinking skills, says National Board Certified Teacher Roxanna Elden. She shares her own disappointment at having … Continue reading
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The Teachers of 2030
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. Thanks to the Teacher Leaders Network for sharing this: .In The Teachers of 2030: Creating a Student-Centered Profession for the 21st Century (online magazine or PDF format), Barnett Berry invites policymakers and … Continue reading
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NBPTS is awarded grant based on record of success
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards received a $1.5 million grant to improve science teaching and science education nationwide over the next three years. Beginning March 15, the money will be … Continue reading
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I will see it through…
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. Our profession is in a dire situation. There are so many questions in my mind but the answers are so few and so vague, perhaps you can help me? At this moment, I … Continue reading
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NBPTS president: National Board Certification can serve as a model
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. Joseph A. Aguerrebere, Jr., president and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, says in this discussion on teacher effectiveness that the standards established by the National Board should serve … Continue reading
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Rewarding good teachers in tough times could take a hit
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. From a NBCT in Washington State: “National Board Certification is a voluntary process whereby teachers evaluate teachers. I certified last year. Currently, about 8% of teachers in Washington have achieved this status. … Continue reading
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National Board calls on president to continue federal budget commitment to effective teaching
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. NBPTS PRESS RELEASE: NBPTS Applauds Obama’s Call to “Reward Good Teachers” February 4, 2011 Arlington, Va. – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) commends President Obama in his call to … Continue reading
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The Teacher Leaders Network
I received an email this afternoon from John Norton, the co-founder and moderator of the Teacher Leaders Network, about my January 13 post. Nope, I am not in trouble!
He introduced himself to me and shared some more great NBCT bloggers in th… Continue reading
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NBCT bloggers
This blog is currently featured on the NBCTLink (many thanks!):
Active NBCTs on the Blogosphere
Across the country, National Board Certified Teachers are getting their voices heard by becoming education bloggers. These dedicated teachers … Continue reading
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