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The 色中色 and 色中色 United Teachers today congratulated 60 teachers from across the state who have achieved national certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, the 鈥済old standard鈥� in the education profession.

鈥淎ttaining National Board Certification is an arduous endeavor that each of these extraordinary educators undertook because of their dedication and love for teaching and learning,鈥� Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. said. 鈥淚n this most difficult of times, when uncertainty wrought by COVID-19 changed nearly every facet of education, these teachers are committed to their calling, challenging themselves to become even better educators for the sake of their students.鈥�

鈥淭o keep the love of learning alive and to continue to strive to be even better is key to being an exceptional teacher who can effectively reach the hearts and minds of their students,鈥� State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa said. 鈥淭hrough a process of introspection and enrichment, these passionate teachers elevate their efforts in the classroom and open a world of leadership and academic possibilities for themselves and their colleagues for whom they will serve as mentors.鈥�

鈥淭o achieve National Board certification in the midst of unprecedented challenges the coronavirus pandemic has brought is a testament to the dedication these teachers have to their students and their profession,鈥� NYSUT President Andy Pallotta said. 鈥淭hese educators exemplify the outstanding teachers across New York who give their all to preparing children for the future.鈥�

鈥淭hese educators have shown not only a mastery of their craft, but that they have built the relationships with students that set them up for long-term success,鈥� NYSUT Executive Vice President Jolene T. DiBrango said. 鈥淭eaching makes a difference in the lives of students. Especially during this pandemic, these educators have proved that the human connection between teachers and children is the most important part of the learning process and finding ways to maintain that is a critical part of their work.鈥�

New York is home to 2,179 National Board Certified Teachers, who have completed a rigorous performance-based peer-reviewed assessment process that includes a review of teaching portfolios, student work samples, videos and analysis of a candidate鈥檚 teaching and student learning. In addition to the 60 teachers to achieved certification in the past year, 42 New York educators had their certifications renewed.

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This year鈥檚 awardees will be celebrated during a virtual recognition ceremony today from 4 to 5 p.m. featuring remarks from DiBrango, Chancellor Young, Commissioner Rosa, Regent Roger Tilles, National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Director of Policy and Partnerships Michelle Accardi and 2021 色中色 Teacher of the Year Jennifer Wolfe. .

About National Board Certification

Achieving national certification is extraordinarily challenging. Candidates typically spend 200-400 hours of their own time having their teaching assessed against rigorous standards through an extensive series of performance-based assessments, including teaching portfolios, student work samples, videos of their lessons, and thorough analyses and reflection of the candidate鈥檚 teaching and student learning. The process involves written exercises that probe the depth of the candidate鈥檚 subject area knowledge, as well as their understanding of how to teach those subjects.

The 色中色 through the Albert Shanker Grant makes funding available to support eligible 色中色 public school teachers seeking their first National Board Certification. NYSUT assists National Board candidates by offering awareness programs and support through online discussion forums, and conferences and professional development through its Education & Learning Trust. The union also aids state teacher centers in supporting candidates through the challenging board certification process.