The Huntsville Committee of 100 (C100), in partnership with The Schools Foundation (TSF) and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board), announced on Oct. 31, 2025, that Huntsville/Madison County has raised $1 million to support 500 new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) across Huntsville City, Madison City and Madison County Schools, placing the community on track to have the highest concentration of NBCTs in the nation of comparable MSAs (Metropolitan Statistical Areas).
The milestone represents a five-year, business-led effort to invest in public education and strengthen Huntsville/Madison County’s long-term economic competitiveness. The initiative, called Raise Your Hand, brings together business leaders, educators and philanthropic partners to elevate teaching quality, improve student outcomes and retain top talent in Huntsville/Madison County classrooms.
“This achievement reflects what makes Huntsville unique: business leaders, educators and community partners uniting behind a shared vision for the future of public education,” said John Allen, CEO of the Huntsville Committee of 100. “Through sustained collaboration and persistence, we’re showing how local leadership can drive real progress. By investing in our teachers, we’re investing in the future workforce that will keep Huntsville and Madison County growing for generations to come.”…