South Carolina is fourth in the nation inSC adds 750 National Board Certified Teachers

South Carolina is fourth in the nation in the number of teachers who earned National Board certification in the past year.
   
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards said Tuesday that 754 South Carolina teachers earned the designation in 2008.
   
Nearly 6,500 South Carolina teachers have earned the certification. It can take teachers up to three years to qualify and requires tests, video recordings of lessons and examples of student work.
   
South Carolina gives annual $7,500 bonuses for 10 years to teachers who earn the designation.
   
Greenville County added the most nationally certified teachers this year with 75. Greenville County also has the most teachers who have earned the certification over time with 471. Richland District 2 has 454 of the certified teachers.