I deal with certification of specialists for attorneys, so I know something of the challenges inherent in valid, reliable identification of superior practitioners. When I was on the Board, I argued against paying bounses for teachers who get NBPTS certification on the ground that its relation to more effective teaching had not been established. The debate continues.
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