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Applications are open for Cohort 2 of the Texas Teachers Collaborative. 🎓
Rural Texas teachers: this program walks alongside you on the path to National Board Certification with mentorship, community, and Professional Learning Days.

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Applications are open for Cohort 2 of the Texas Teachers Collaborative. 💙

We are excited to launch our next Texas Teachers Collaborative cohort!

The Texas Teachers Collaborative walks alongside rural Texas teachers on the journey to National Board Certification, the profession's highest credential.

To support these teachers throughout the rigorous certification process, we provide:
- One-on-one mentorship with National Board Certified Teacher (NBCTs)
- Virtual monthly meetings
- In-person Professional Learning Days

Our first cohort brought together 60 teachers across 8 rural districts. They've reminded us what becomes possible when rural educators have a community behind them — and when deepening their practice becomes a pathway to grow, lead, and thrive without leaving the classrooms and communities they love.

Curious whether TTC is right for your district? Join us for an upcoming Information Session to hear how the program works, what district partnership looks like, and how to apply.

🗓️ [May 18th 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM]
🔗 Register: https://t.co/XdJJLCUe23

#TexasTeachersCollaborative #CharlesButtFoundation #RuralEducation #NBCT #TXNBCT

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Teacher Appreciation Week is here.
To every educator who shows up every single day for their students, thank you. You deserve this week and so much more
Share your favorite teacher's story here so we can celebrate them across the country.
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Maryland educators: what could National Board Certification mean for your career?

Find out at a free webinar on April 22 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. State incentives, deadlines, and supports will be covered. Register here: https://t.co/JpLuMbKHZn

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Rural teachers. Rural students. National Board Certification. 🎓
60 teachers across 8 rural Texas districts are showing up for the work, and for each other.

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On March 11th, something powerful happened in Salado, Texas.

A group of dedicated educators from Salado ISD gathered for a Professional Learning Day as part of the Texas Teachers Collaborative, and they showed up fully.

These educators spent the day alongside peers, mentors, and their district coordinator collaborating, reflecting, and pushing forward on the National Board Components they are actively submitting this year.

This isn't a one-day event. It's a chapter in a longer journey of professional growth that takes commitment, courage, and heart. The impact of their commitment and growth advances our mission to provide accomplished teaching for our Texas Students in rural communities.

Our very own Senior Director of Programs, Dr. Amber Lynn Diaz, is proud to stand alongside them every step of the way.

The Texas Teachers Collaborative supports 60 teachers across 8 rural Texas districts — because rural students deserve accomplished teaching, and rural teachers deserve a strong foundation for the extraordinary work they do every single day.

A special thank you to Salado ISD for your partnership and dedication. 💙

#NBCT #TexasNBCT #NBCTStrong #TexasTeachersCollaborative #RuralEducation

[Forest Hills GES @FHGES]

1️⃣1️⃣ and counting! We’ve officially added two more @NBPTS to the Forest Hills team. 🎉Congrats to our 2 newest NBCTs for completing this rigorous journey and achieving the highest professional distinction in education! Help us congratulate our newest NBCTs in the comments! 👇

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Piedmont City School District has the highest percentage of National Board Certified Teachers in Alabama! 🤩 We are extremely proud of our NBCTs at PES!! #PiedmontProud @alnbctnetwork
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Illinois teachers and counselors, the 2026 Illinois National Board First-Time Candidate Fee Subsidy is open.

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The window opened March 16 and closes April 12, 2026.

Learn more: https://t.co/uLa82k4PRQ

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PA educators: want to expand your impact while staying in the classroom? The @TeachPlusPA Teaching Policy Fellowship is now open for 2026-2027. The next info session is this Thursday, March 12th, at 6 pm.

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For Kimberly Mielke, NBCT, certification didn’t mark the end, it deepened the work. Through ongoing professional learning and leadership as an NBCT Ambassador, she strengthens literacy instruction so students can connect, create, and understand the world.

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"I am NBCT proud!"

Erin Austin, NBCT, shares how National Board Certification strengthened her practice and expanded her impact as an educator, showing how professional growth leads to meaningful outcomes for students.

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Marishia Nichols, NBCT, shares how National Board Certification transformed how she approaches teaching, moving beyond best practices to deeply examining the why behind her instructional decisions.

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Sonia Matthew and Samantha Bardoe, NBCTs, share how National Board Certification empowered them to lead, mentor, and support candidates across Maryland, proving that when educators collaborate, the impact multiplies. Let’s elevate NBCTs together.

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Angela Miyashiro, NBCT (certified in 2004), shares how National Board Certification strengthened her purpose, opened doors to leadership and advocacy, and continues to shape student-centered, individualized instruction so every learner has the opportunity to succeed.

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Donna Robertson, NBCT, shares how National Board Certification supports her role as a school leader by fostering reflective dialogue, strong instructional practices, and continuous improvement across her school community.

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Zachary Parsons, NBCT, shares how National Board Certification sharpened his instructional decisions, opened doors to leadership, and helped create clearer expectations and stronger engagement for students.

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🎉 Officially Team NBCT!

Christine Desuse earned her National Board Certification in Dec. 2025. “Every student deserves a teacher that loves what they do, is passionate, and dedicated to the best outcomes possible.”

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Certified since 2009, Tracy Duncan, NBCT, shares how National Board Certification fuels lifelong learning and helps her keep math relevant, engaging, and meaningful for students.

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Nicole Rivera, NBCT, shares how Certification strengthened her confidence as a teacher leader and expanded her impact, from inclusive practices in her district to supporting educators nationally and internationally. A powerful example of teaching excellence in action.

[Senetria Blocker, NBCT @MentorTeacher4]

Team NBCT Week is a national celebration honoring the impact, leadership, and community of National Board Certified Teachers. #PGCPSNBCT is starting the week by celebrating new and maintaining #NBCTS. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS of 2025. ⁦@pgcpsnbct1⁩ ⁦@NBPTS⁩