Monday, March 5, 2012

Teaching's Mt. Everest: Is it worth it?

Teaching's Mt. Everest: Is it worth it?

Educators, funders bank on National Board Certification to improve classroom instruction

In the quest to improve the quality of classroom instruction in Chicago public schools, National Board Certification for teachers has emerged as a focal point.

Funders, educators and civic groups have committed significant resources to recruiting and supporting programs to get more teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. In the last two years:

The brand new Chicago Public Education Fund has pledged $1.3 million--half of its 2000 and 2001 grant budgets--to help teachers go through the …

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