The Alabama State Department of Education is rolling out a major change to teacher certification aimed at making it easier for retired educators to return to the classroom. State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey called the update a “huge change” and a “complete overhaul” of the state’s teacher certification process.
Under the current system, retired teachers who want to return often have to complete additional coursework or recertification requirements. Dr. Mackey said that process has been a barrier, even as many former teachers are willing to come back…