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Michaela Burgess, NBCT, shares how the National Board process reshaped her mindset, strengthened her practice, and supported her growth as both a teacher and a leader. Lifelong learning. Continuous improvement. Meaningful impact. | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

National Board Certification doesn't just recognize great teaching; it creates it. "It changes the way I'm going to do things forever as an educator. It's impacted every part of my DNA." — Rachel Goggins, NBCT The process pushes you to examine your practice, question your assumptions, and discover what truly works for students. Teachers consistently say it's the most meaningful professional development they've ever experienced. This journey changes how you think about teaching forever. 👉 Start

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📢 Big News! Congress Recognizes National Board Certified Teachers! 🎉On behalf of 141,000 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), we want to thank Congress for introducing bipartisan resolutions honoring educators who commit to continuous growth and student success. 💙📚 National Board Certification is rigorous—a process that pushes teachers to meet the highest standards in the profession. As a proud NBCT and former math teacher, our CEO and president, Peggy Brookins, knows firsthand how thi

LEVEL UP: Of the 1,434 Washington teachers who achieved 2017 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification, 51 are from Spokane Public Schools. Hear a few of them discuss why they decided to undertake the challenge of becoming a NBCT. National Board Standards represent a consensus created by teachers to advance the quality, expertise and continuous learning of teachers nationwide. Many consider it to be the highest symbol of professional teaching excellence. Washington state h