Was It Worth It? Some National Board Certified Teachers Say No!

Abstract

Thousands of teachers across the nation have sought and achieved National Board Certification, which expires after 10 years. Prior to the expiration of the certification, teachers must decide whether they plan to renew. Many teachers choose to renew their certification. The intent of this research was to examine the data regarding why some teachers choose not to renew their certification.

Key words:

• National Board Certification
• National Board Certified Teachers
• National Board for Professional Teaching Standard
• professional development
• renewal