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MDE announced today that it is releasing $796,000 in grants to more than 120 teachers for earning National Board Certification. State Superintendent Rice, “Certification is particularly beneficial to students in high-poverty school districts.” tinyurl.com/3b7k5n33

We applaud the Michigan Department of Education (Michigan Dept of Ed) for its commitment to students through significant grants for NBCTs. This $796,000 investment directly benefits Michigan learners, especially those in high-poverty schools. Thank you, MDE! hubs.ly/Q03m-rgz0

Join us on May 22 at 4:30 PM for a FREE webinar for Maryland educators! Learn how National Board Certification can transform your practice—and discover the incentives and support available to help you succeed. Register here: hubs.ly/Q03n0hdl0

Shoutout to NBCT Deanna Hayes, featured as a WAVY10 News "Excellent Educator"! 🎉 Her innovative teaching showcases the expertise Board-certified teachers bring to student learning. Read her inspiring story on WAVY TV 10! 🔗hubs.ly/Q03n3Nk40

Component 1 deadline alert! 🚨 June 15th is coming fast! Overwhelmed by content knowledge? Homeroom is your secret weapon! Access Component 1 study tools & guides. Study smarter, boost confidence, and nail that test. You've got this! ✨👉 hubs.ly/Q03nhLV20

Educators change lives every day. Help us recognize those who support students with learning disabilities or ADHD. Nominate by May 30: hubs.ly/Q03n3MnM0

Celebrating #AAPIHeritageMonth and the incredible Lourdes Ferrer, NBCT at Gaithersburg HS! Her journey from a chance decision to a math leader showcases the expertise and dedication of NBCTs. Her background enriches her classroom. Read her story! 🔗 hubs.ly/Q03nKDcN0

What was the most unexpected learning or growth you experienced during the National Board process?

Keke Powell's journey to National Board success: early planning, mentor meetings, & reflecting with students on video. Learn how this prepared her for portfolio submissions & Component 1! hubs.ly/Q03p6rr70

Congrats to Barbara Fowler, NBCT, Emporia's 1st! 🎉 With 4+ decades in teaching & as a Kansas Master Teacher, she's now seeking a seat on the USD253 Board of Ed. NBCTs bring vital classroom expertise to leadership. hubs.ly/Q03pd09X0

Summer PD plans? Consider this! 🎉 National Board Certification registration is OPEN! Bring a friend, or join a community! Register, pay, and choose your certificate area. Take the first step to becoming an NBCT—a personal journey, not an individual one! hubs.ly/Q03pzsTb0

Congratulations to the National Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2025, especially Michael Dunlea III, NBCT, Tom Jenkins, NBCT, Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, NBCT, and Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner, NBCT! 🎉 What an amazing achievement!

Beyond the certificate, how has National Board Certification truly reshaped your daily teaching practice? Share a specific example!

This weekend in Marina del Rey, we celebrated 45 California Black Educator Initiative (CBEI) SoCal candidates walking the path to National Board Certification. 🏅 Surrounded by community. Lifted by joy. Driven by purpose. #CBEI #NB2B

Michigan teachers are growing—and staying—thanks to National Board Certification. 🔹 154 NBCTs earned stipends 🔹 250 teachers funded to pursue certification 🔹 74 districts supported Real impact. Real stories. 📘 Read the Michigan Impact Report ⬇️ 🔗bit.ly/MIImpactBrief

Why register early for National Board Certification this summer? Time! Plan, resource, fund, and find your #NB2B friends! Less stress, smoother, more connected journey, higher success. Don't wait! nbpts.useclarus.com/register/

“Some things bounce. Some things break.” In this clip from Candidate Conversations, MyDarian Booker shares how the glass vs. plastic ball metaphor helps him prioritize during his #NBCT journey. 🎥 Watch now + hear the full episode: youtu.be/dfUJoaPWiC8?si…

👏 Dr. Jim Brooks—NBCT, Hall of Fame educator, and lifelong advocate—has been inducted into @AppState’s Rhododendron Society. His 40-year legacy continues to shape education at every level. 📖 Read more: journalpatriot.com/dr-jim-brooks-… #NBCT #TeacherLeadership #AppState

Wrapped the FY with a big win 🎉 CA Ambassadors met at Folsom-Cordova USD to share key learnings & co-design a DIY Ambassador model + year-long timeline. They're leading outreach in NorCal—and shaping the future of NBCT advocacy. 💡 #NBPTS #NBCT #TeacherLeadership

"The National Board Certification process is a journey within… " 🌟 It’s more than a credential—it’s a transformation. Once the journey begins, everything changes. ✨ #NBCT #TeacherLeadership #WhyICertified #NBPTS #Education