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“$10,695,000 for Advanced Credentialing Program (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards”

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Recipient Web Site:  Recipient Address:  (Flag)
1525 Wilson Blvd. Ste. 500
Arlington, VA
22209
Recipient address as provided by Sponsor(s): (courtesy of Taxpayers for Common Sense)
, UN
Short Description of Recipient Organization: 
NBPTS is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization. It was formed in 1987 to advance the quality of teaching and learning by developing professional standards for accomplished teaching, creating a voluntary system to certify teachers who meet those standards and integrating certified teachers into educational reform efforts.
Are Top Personnel Listed on the Site? 
Yes
Is the Project Mentioned on the Site? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Contracts? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Grants? 
No
Have employees of the recipient collectively contributed more than $20,000 to candidates for federal office during the current and last election cycle?: 
No
Does a sponsoring member take credit? 
No
Did the recipient hire federal lobbyists? 
No
URL of Lobbying Data from OpenSecrets 
N/A
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Comments, notes, additional research...

jpapanikol wrote:

I have no idea why Rep. Hoyer is asking for the earmark, considering that the NBPTS doesn't seem to be asking for it and these is no information about it on the NBPTS website. It is possible that the NEA is the actual "recipient" as they are founding member of the NBPTS.

posted September 24, 2007 at 4:52 p.m.

jpapanikol wrote:

Also, the NBPTS is the "Advanced Credentialing Program." Teachers who want a National Board certification currently have to pay for it, just like any other professional certification or degree (though many school districts do reimburse the tuition costs)

posted September 24, 2007 at 5:05 p.m.

Bill_Allison wrote:

Interesting -- in dollar terms it's one of the bigger earmarks. Definitely worth a closer look to see what the money will actually be used for...

posted September 24, 2007 at 5:36 p.m.

rockyjon2002 wrote:

[this item has been flagged and is pending review]
Maybe Hoyer is buying enough votes to insure him keeping his cush job?

posted September 24, 2007 at 7:05 p.m.



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