Fifteen Montana teachers presented with $3,000 stipends for earning their national board certification.

Fifteen Montana teachers were presented with $3,000 salary stipends on Friday for earning their national board certification.

The teachers had to complete a series of portfolio and assessment exercises over a six- to nine-month period to receive the certification. It is the highest achievement an American teacher can earn.

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