The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) reports that 64 Iowa teachers earned National Board Certification in 2008. According to NBPTS, Iowa ranks 18th in the total number of teachers who achieved certification over time. The state’s top five school districts in terms of the cumulative total of NBCTs are: Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Des Moines Independent, Dubuque, and Fairfield.
 64 Iowa Teachers Earn National Board Certification