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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - Gold standard in teacher certification; higher standards for #teachers means better #learning for students.
Arlington, VA
Joined October 2008
February 28th is the Day: ποΈ Mark your calendars! The deadline to register for National Board Certification AND purchase your component(s) is February 28th.
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Okay, letβs settle this once and for all:. Teachers are professionals. Retweet if you agree. Like if you agree.
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Congratulations to the new #NBCTstrong teachers. So excited to hear from you in the wee-hours of the day (east coast time). Be among the first to add ", NBCT" to your Twitter account, email signature and anywhere with a digital presence!!.
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#FlashbackFriday Who else remembers submitting their National Board portfolio through snail mail? These boxes were quite a staple back in the (not so distant) day! βοΈ
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Congratulations to the newly renewed National Board Certified Teachers. Nearly 5,000 teachers #NBCTstrong!
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Happy Score Release Day! Congratulations to the many educators checking their scores today - your accomplished teaching is inspiring. #NBCTstrong #TeamNBCT
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BREAKING NEWS out of @NBPTS. A new group of teachers are now officially renewed National Board Certified Teachers. Congratulations! Your commitment to teaching your students is valued! #TeamNBCT #NBCTStrong
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Congratulations to thousands of teachers who successfully renewed National Board Certification! You are accomplished teachers! #NBCTStrong
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What a day for all those new National Board Certified Teachers! Congratulations #NBCTstrong! For yourself, for your students, for your community!
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Itβs score release day! Congratulations to all new and newly renewed National Board Certified Teachers & those still on their journey. Your dedication to accomplished teaching is inspiring! #NBCTstrong
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Itβs Score Release Day! Congratulations to all of the new National Board Certified Teachers, newly Maintained NBCTs & those still on their journey. Your dedication to accomplished teaching is inspiring! Be sure to tag us @nbpts in all your celebratory posts!.#NBCTstrong
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NBCTs and Candidates: You've seen firsthand the impact of Board certification. Now it's time to help others blossom! Let a peer know today that they're ready to become #NBCTStrong!
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New National Board Certified Teachers - it's time to add those 4 letters to your name! Show what you have accomplished and place ",NBCT" in your display name on social media now! #NBCTstrong #TeamNBCT
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Scores are almost here - tomorrow is the big day! Regardless of where you are in your National Board journey, thank you for working to grow accomplished teaching across the country in order to ensure every child has a great teacher. We appreciate you. #NBCTstrong #TeamNBCT
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The moment you have all been waiting for! Let the countdown to score release begin! #NBCTstrong
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Don't forget, renewal score release is TOMORROW! Let's get excited and ready to celebrate all the renewed NBCTs! #TeamNBCT #NBCTstrong.
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Congratulations to all of our new NBCTs! #NBCT Immaculate welcomes you from the NBPTS offices in VA! #teamNBCT #NBCTstrong
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They're here, they're here! Renewal Candidates - go check your results! Congratulations to all who have embarked on this part of their #NBCTstrong journey πͺπ½
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It is a great night. Hearing from hundreds of new #NBCTStrong teachers. What an accomplishment! #nbct.
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Itβs score release day! Congratulations to all new National Board Certified Teachers, newly Maintained NBCTs & those still on their journey. Your dedication to your practice is inspiring! Help celebrate by using he social media toolkit we made #NBCTstrong
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Teachers ππ½ are ππ½ professionals ππ½Let's treat them as such! #FridayFeeling.
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Itβs score release day! Congratulations to all new National Board Certified Teachers & those still on their journey. Your dedication to accomplished teaching is inspiring! #NBCTstrong
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What #NBCTstrong looks like. We're thrilled to work with accomplished teachers across the country to elevate the profession. π #SquadGoals
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Happy Thanksgiving from the National Board! We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday! #NBCTstrong #education
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Teachers who pursue Board certification have an impact on students even before they achieve National Board Certification @pattycandelaria #NBCTStrong #NEARA18
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Tonight is the Teacher of the Year gala. We celebrate educators around the country who routinely deliver excellence on behalf of student learning. #NTOY20 #ntoy21 @CCSSO #nbctstrong
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Congratulations to our very own Andrea Hajek! A National Board Certified Teacher, renewed. #NBCTstrong.
I have successfully renewed my β¦@NBPTSβ© certification! Being twice renewed is a pretty good feeling. Special shoutout to Ms. Dayβs class β¦@APSVirginiaβ© for being so welcoming. β¦@JamieTDayβ© #NBCTstrong #NBCT #renewal
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Itβs score release day! Congratulations to all new National Board Certified Teachers & those still on their journey. Your dedication to accomplished teaching is inspiring! #NBCTstrong
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At the National Board, we are thankful to the teachers across the country doing their best for students every day. #NBCTstrong
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What #Hollywood and #GoldenGlobes star is going to help us celebrate America's teachers? It's #TeamNBCT week -- there are 118,000 Board-certified teachers, recognized to teach to the highest standards.
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A big win in California! The California state government has passed legislation that provides significant support and incentives for teachers in the state seeking National Board Certification. Learn more
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It's #TeacherAppreciation week, and let the National Board be the first to thank all of our NBCTs. Your hard work and dedication to your students is truly treasured, and we appreciate all the work you put in. Thank you! #NBCTstrong
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What a day for students across the country! Accomplished teaching means enhanced student teaching #NBCTStrong
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The National Board is grateful for every educator, student, staff member, and administrator who makes our schools great. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Congratulations @JulianaUrtubey3! Today she was named @CCSSO National Teacher of the Year! What an amazing accomplishment for an amazing educator! Your work truly transcends the classroom, and you embody what it means to be #NBCTstrong #NTOY #NTOY2021.
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This week we celebrate all National Board Certified Teachers! Thanks for your hard work and dedication to advancing the teaching profession. Join us in celebrating! You deserve it! #TeamNBCT #NBCTstrong.
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"Teachers deserve the opportunity to pursue National Board Certification, and to be rewarded for measuring their practice against the highest voluntary standards in our profession." #nbctstrong
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Can you tell National Board staff are pumped about score release? Congrats to all! ***These images are brought to you by caffeine and excitement. #NBCTStrong
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Merry Christmas from the National Board! Educators continue to be the gift that always give! Thank you, and have a great holiday!.
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"Investing in higher teacher salaries is one of the most obvious things we could do to improve life in our society"
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.@NBPTS is excited to announce a new campaign fighting for what teachers and students deserve. Stand with us and add your name to the #Teachers2020 Bill of Rights.
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". a teacher is in the classroom for their students. It doesnβt matter how many awards you receive, or how many conferences you attend; your role is to facilitate learning to those young minds around you." #NBCTstrong
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Today kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week! #ThankATeacher for all they do and join @NationalPTA in celebrating the important educators in your life!
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Kindergarten students taught by an #NBCTstrong educator are 31% more likely to achieve a proficient score on the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment than other students. Check out more research about National Board Certified Teachers here:
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The 2019 National Board Fellows have been announced! Learn more about this incredible group of education leaders who will work to expand the number of National Board Certified Teachers helping advance student learning #NBCTstrong
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Score release is this Saturday, December 11 at midnight! NBCTs will see fireworks in their Score Reports. Go to your account and click on βScore Reportsβ
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"For two hours on Fridays, teachers get training and time to plan lessons, while students participate in enrichment activitiesβdance, yoga, robotics, for instanceβdelivered by community partners." via @educationweek.
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Educators are professionals and HOLD ELECTED OFFICE! #NBCTstrong πΊπΈπΊπΈπΊπΈ.
Congratulations, to @waldron4ok a National Board Certified Teacher and now a state representative in OK! #NBCTstrong.
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We love our NBCTs! Happy Valentine's Day to educators everywhere. Thank you for creating a positive atmosphere every day for students to learn and grow.
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From NBPTS to you, Happy New Year! We can't wait to see the knowledge and energy you bring to your classrooms this year. #NBCTStrong
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#TeamNBCT week is a chance to celebrate National Board Certified Teachers across the country! Educators build the foundation for a better future!! Thanks for the work you put in to build a future we can be proud of! #NBCTstrong
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At the National Board, we celebrate #MLKDay and all that he stands for. #NBCTStrong
Thankful for the opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. I call this piece, βThe Reflectionβ - Painted with acrylics on a canvas
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As an anti-racist and inclusive organization, the National Board stands against bias and violence. We stand with the Asian American/Pacific Islander community and with teachers in our community who may be suffering, scared, and angry in the face of ongoing injustices.
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What Works Clearinghouse @WhatWorksED has added National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to their list of programs that meet their rigorous threshold for research evidence demonstrating effectiveness
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Are you a new #NBCT? Answer your phone! NBCTs are calling new NBCTs to congratulate them on #ScoreRelease day! #teamNBCT #NBCTstrong
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No longer NBCT in training. Itβs just NBCT π.
#NBCTstrong.Yesssssssss! Woke up & it IS real! I am still in shock that I've certified. I had a father who forced sooo much emotional trash onto me by saying things like 'You're stupid!' or 'You won't amount to anything!'. all that has been invalidated by my certification! π₯π₯
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We're celebrating all the renewed NBCTs today! Thank you for your continued commitment to your students and the profession. ππ #NBCTstrong
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What an amazing statement! Congratulations, Lisa!.
My initial NBCT process was a career changing process but 9 years later my NBCT Renewal was a career affirming process. So happy to be #NBCTStrong!
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Welcome to our National Board Fellows!! Rodrigo, Melissa, Melissa, Amy and Jaime! We know you'll help us advance our mission! #NBCTstrong
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As we end #TeamNBCT week, here is a #FlashbackFriday! Who remembers submitting their National Board portfolio through snail mail? These boxes were quite a staple back in the (not-so-distant) day! βοΈ Had to keep it protected! Comment below with your certificate year and area.
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Hereβs a link to anti-racist resources for those of us looking for guidance on when and how to begin the conversations about racism with the children in our lives. Kids aren't too young to talk about race --
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According to @ed4excellenceβs groundbreaking #teachersurvey, the vast majority of teachers want more opportunities to further their careers and professional skills while remaining in the classroom. National Board Certification does this! #NBCTstrong
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That's right - National Board candidates will be receiving their scores on Dec 1! #NBCTstrong #TeamNBCT
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A 2017 study showed kindergarten and third-grade students with a National Board Certified reading teacher perform at a significantly higher level on literacy assessments than peers on average! Become #NBCTstrong and find out where to start!
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Studies prove that students of Board-certified teachers learn more β the impact is greater for low-income students.
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Itβs a big day here at NBPTS! Weβre so excited for all of the new NBCTs and those on their journey! #ScoreRelease #NBCTScorerelease #NBCTstrong #TeamNBCT
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National Board certification transformed me as a teacher β hear more from @cqking #NBCTStrong #nbacademy2018 @PSTANews
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Youβve earned it; now show it. Share your digital credential and tag us! This #TeamNBCT week the National Board has announced the availability of digital badges! Show us you're #NBCTstrong
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#InternationalSelfCareDay was made for everyone, but educators especially deserve this reminder to take time for themselves. You change lives on a daily basis and deserve to decompress in a way that helps you stay happy! Do yoga, read a book, watch a favorite tv show, etc.!
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Excellent teachers being recognized @WhiteHouse today. We celebrate you all and acknowledge the National Board Certified Teachers among you.
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Congratulations to all candidates! We think being #NBCTStrong is something worth celebrating all season #treatyoself
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A new study finds that teacher prep programs "may wish to deliberately request National Board Certified Teachers as mentors whenever possible." #NBCTstrong
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"In schools today, having the right teachers makes all the difference. But this is not a game of chance. Skilled principals can stack the deck to nurture teacher success, especially when teachers are pursuing their National Board Certification." @JLedTeach
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The National Board is extremely happy to announce our new Board Members @CollinsNBCT, @selmekki, @TheJLV, @kareem_neal and @urtublj. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment to advancing the profession!
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Mentors matter: Good teaching really can be passed down to student teachers, new research finds via @Chalkbeatβs @matt_barnum #TeachStrong.
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Congratulations to the National Board Certified 2021 State Teachers of the Year: Andy Jackson, @Sara_Wyffels @MagistraRoy @urtublj @mmethunder @SC_TOTY @9thEvermores π Learn more at #NBCTstrong #NTOY21 @CCSSO
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Yes! Tell your friends! Let's get every teacher in the country nationally certified! #NBCTstrong #NBPTS #TeamNBCT.
Did someone say National Board Certified Teacher?! #NBCTStrong #TCSLearns @TCSBoardofEd @NBPTS @alnbctnetwork
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As you talk with teachers about pursuing Board certification, remind them that the deadline for selecting and purchasing components this cycle is February 28. No extensions! #NBCTstrong #nbfellowchat.
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