Bill > SRes129

This resolution recognizes and honors National Board Certified (NBC) teachers, highlighting their significant contributions to education. The resolution emphasizes that NBC is a rigorous certification based on standards developed by teachers to demonstrate their ability to advance student learning, with research showing that students taught by NBC teachers learn more effectively. The document notes that NBC teachers often serve in leadership roles like mentors and administrators, and they consider this certification their most important ongoing formal education. The resolution acknowledges that 29 states provide salary incentives for NBC teachers, with 13 states prioritizing incentives in high-needs schools. In 2024, 4,355 teachers earned their initial NBC, and 4,884 maintained their certification, bringing the total number of NBC teachers to 141,464 by March 2025. The Senate resolves to honor these teachers, recognize their importance in student achievement, and encourage educators, administrators, and states to promote NBC certification and provide necessary support and incentives for teachers pursuing this advanced professional credential.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/129/all-info