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Neutral, independent third party For more than 150 years, TÜV Rheinland has stood for ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in conjunction with people, the environment, and technology. As a neutral, independent third party, we test, accompany, develop, promote and certify products, plants, processes and management systems as well as services based on legal requirements and other relevant performance benchmarks and standards. In addition, TÜV Rheinland qualifies specialists and trains people for numerous companies and areas of business and life. Using knowledge meaningfully Our greatest capital is based on over 20,000 clever minds: concentrated knowledge. It is our enormous pool of experience from which the people at TÜV Rheinland create exceptional substance and inspiration for their meaningful work. The results of their work can be discovered everywhere: in tested elevators or rides, on certified toys or technical equipment, in our advice or training. No matter where - our international teams have been setting standards in terms of safety, quality and efficiency for many years.

The National Association of Broadcasters is the voice for the nation’s radio and television broadcasters. As the premier trade association for broadcasters, NAB advances the interests of our members in federal government, industry and public affairs; improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting; encourages content and technology innovation; and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities. NAB delivers value to our members through advocacy, education and innovation. Advocacy NAB is the chief advocate of broadcasters in our nation’s capital, ensuring policymakers are informed on the issues that impact the broadcasting industry. The association relies on the grassroots strength of its television and radio members and state broadcast associations. Broadcasters recognize the importance of educating Congress, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the administration on how legislation and regulations affect their business, and more importantly, the listening and viewing public. Innovation Whether it’s the new possibilities created by mobile digital television or FM-enabled mobile devices, NAB is helping broadcasters seize opportunities in the digital age. Advances in technology are giving broadcasters opportunities to find better, more innovative ways to deliver the high-quality content and services that local communities expect and deserve. Education From providing free public service materials to assist in implementing locally focused community service initiatives, to offering a number of programs through the NAB Education Foundation to support diversity, leadership and professional development, NAB offers broadcasters a variety of programs to help them grow in their careers, promote diversity in the workplace and strengthen their businesses.

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting excellence in education. Founded in 1987, the National Board improves teaching and student learning by enhancing overall educator effectiveness and recognizing and rewarding highly accomplished educators. The National Board has defined standards of accomplished teaching practice – what teachers should know and be able to do. These standards were set by teachers for teachers to ensure that students are taught by highly accomplished teachers. The teachers who meet the standards through a voluntary process earn their National Board Certification – the profession’s highest mark of accomplished teaching. Research shows that students of Board-certified teachers show greater educational gains than other students. We believe that Board certification is part of a career continuum for teachers – beginning with pre-service and progressing through accomplished teaching and teacher leadership. More than 133,000 teachers have earned their Board certification to date.