The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is developing board certification assessments for teachers in order to
a. relieve the states of the responsibility of certifying teachers.
b. create a career ladder for more qualified and talented teachers.
c. identify the knowledge base of teaching.
d. raise the standards in teaching and recognize teachers who meet them.
ANSWER: d
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What will be an ideal response?
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