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AR HR1025

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Clarke Tucker

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Honors Arkansas National Board Certified teachers and recognizes their positive impact on Arkansas students
  • Notes that the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards was founded in 1987 to strengthen teaching standards and professionalize the teacher workforce through rigorous, peer-created certification standards
  • Recognizes that National Board Certification positively impacts student achievement, teacher retention, and professional development through a peer-reviewed and performance-based process
  • States that Arkansas has 2,778 National Board Certified teachers and ranked fourth in the nation for new certifications in 2014, out of more than 110,000 certified teachers nationwide
  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Sandra Eddleman, President of Arkansas Teachers for National Board Certification

Legislative Description

To Honor Arkansas National Board Certified Teachers And To Recognize Their Positive Impact On Arkansas Students.

Last Action

Resolution received unanimous support.

3/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Education2/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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