Higher Education Journal Highlights NBPTS and National Board Certification

Michael S. Knapp served as co-guest editor for a special edition of Theory into Practice, a peer-reviewed journal hosted by The Ohio State University. Entitled?Accomplished Teaching as a Professional Resource?, the issue highlights National Board Certified Teachers as a resource for improving student learning and achievement. Mike co-edited with Mary E. Dilworth, vice president of Higher Education and Research from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. National Board Certification is discussed throughout the journal as a mechanism for assessing teacher quality and teacher effectiveness, as well as the role of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) in influencing teacher preparedness and educational reform.