The article presents news briefs related to music education. According to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), nearly 7,800 teachers achieved National Board Certification in 2006, bringing the total to more than 55,000. The deadline to submit entry forms for Tri-M Chapter of the Year is April 1, 2007 and the points evaluation form can be found in the Tri-M manual or online at www.menc.org/tri-m.