“It shows that we are making real progress to ensure our students are getting the quality education they deserve,” Gov. Mike Easley said in a news release from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. “These professionals have proven they are committed to their profession.”

NC first in teachers certified nationally; 11/21/01 Wilmington Star

This is an outstanding achievement and a true testament to the hard work and dedication our teachers are putting into their profession,” Gov. Mike Easley said in a Tuesday statement.

North Carolina is the top state for national teacher certification; 11/27/02 High Point Enterprise
“North Carolina is committed to retaining high-quality teachers in our schools and this survey gives us the feedback we need to improve our teachers’ working conditions so that they will want to stay in the classroom,” Easley said.

Elementary teachers happier with job; 3/21/03 Raleigh News and Observer

North Carolina leads the nation in the number of teachers who have earned the certification with a total of 6,646. That means one in 13 teachers in the state are certified, Easley told the crowd of educators, politicians and schoolchildren gathered in the school’s media center.
“We’re recruiting the best and making them better,” he said.

Governor says 1,500 N.C. teachers earned certification; 12/2/03 Greensboro News and Record
“Earning National Board Certification is no easy task,” Easley said. “It requires teachers to demonstrate outstanding teaching methods and considerable content knowledge in their chosen subjects.

Easley Announces North Carolina No. 1 For Teacher Certification; 12/1/03 WRAL-TV
“These rankings show our teachers are deeply committed to the children and to education in this state,” Easley said in a Monday statement. “I am proud of what they have achieved and what that means for our public schools.”

State Teachers Rank High; 12/2/03 High Point Enterprise

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