Kentucky Teacher Certification Overhaul | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board is pushing forward with major certification reforms to combat teacher shortages, proposing new grade bands for elementary, middle, and secondary teachers—and even expanding science credentials and fast-track paths for highly qualified educators. With a vote slated for August, the board also endorsed using the SAT to gauge basic knowledge for teacher prep candidates. Meanwhile, William J. Simmons University made headlines by launching its first bachelor’s degree in education in August 2024, building on a revitalized teacher training program…