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Wilson Applauds Teacher Achievement

Tuesday December 09, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2008

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Wilson Applauds Teacher Achievement
Latest Number of National Board Certified Teachers in the Second District is Highest in Nation

WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, issued the following statement today after the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced that 176 teachers from the Second Congressional District of South Carolina recently earned National Board Certification. This is the highest number of newly certified teachers in any congressional district in the country.

“We should be extremely proud and grateful to have such well-qualified, professional teachers working to educate the children of the Second Congressional District,” said Rep. Wilson. “Families understand that a strong education is the foundation for the future success of their children. So, we must continue to bring parents, teachers, and school administrators together in a common pursuit of high quality, accessible, and affordable education that respects the unique needs and challenges of our local schools.”

“The 176 teachers who recently received their National Board Certification should be commended for their dedication to achieving such a high standard of excellence. Their leadership will be an invaluable part of building a successful future for South Carolina schools.”

Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), the senior Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee, also extended his congratulations to the recently certified teachers.

“I want to congratulate the 176 teachers from South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District who have just earned their National Board Certification, and thank them for their commitment to excellence in the classroom. Rep. Joe Wilson is a champion for teachers, supporting innovative strategies to improve teacher training and reward success in the classroom. His leadership is clearly reflected in the community’s commitment to teacher quality, and this accomplishment sets an example for the rest of the nation.”

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