As a district, we are proud to recognize CPS teachers who go above and beyond to support their students. During the 2024-2025 school year, 63 CPS educators became new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) and 67 educators renewed their advanced credentials.

Research shows that school districts with a high number of NBCTs positively impact student performance and lead to an increase in collaboration among teachers. More than half of all CPS schools have at least one NBCT, and we look forward to that number rising in the years to come.

This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Nurturing Teacher Leadership program, a partnership between the District and the Chicago Teachers Union to enable our educators to earn this prestigious credential. Since then, CPS has produced more than 2400 NBCTs, the third highest number of NBCTs of any district in the nation.

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Congratulations to the 63 Chicago Public School Teachers who have achieved National Board Certification.

Congratulations to the 67 Chicago Public Schools teachers who have renewed their National Board Certification.