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| Formation | 1938 |
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| Founded at | New York |
| Type | Education-related professional association |
| Headquarters | Warrenton, Virginia |
Staff (2023) | Amanda Townley (President), Tara Jo Holmberg (Past President), Kirstin Milks (Past-Elect), Jacqueline Washington (Secretary/Treasurer), Kristy Daniel, Anneke Metz (Directors at Large), David Butler, Lee Ferguson (Director/Coordinators) |
| Website | nabt |
The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) is an incorporated association of biology educators in the United States. It was initially founded in response to the poor understanding of biology and the decline in the teaching of the subject in the 1930s. It has grown to become a national representative organisation which promotes the teaching of biology, supports the learning of biology based on scientific principles and advocates for biology within American society. The National Conference and the journal, The American Biology Teacher, are two mechanisms used to achieve those goals. The NABT has also been an advocate for the teaching of evolution in the debate about creation and evolution in public education in the United States, playing a role in a number of court cases and hearings throughout the country.