uncertified
adjective
un·cer·ti·fied
ˌən-ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd 
: not endorsed, confirmed, guaranteed, or attested authoritatively : not certified
an uncertified teacher
an uncertified check
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The count of votes cast for Ruiz — all of which are uncertified due to a court decision — is still not public.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, districts are considering hiring uncertified instructors, combining classes or dropping course offerings.
—Michael Melia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, districts are considering hiring uncertified instructors, combining classes or dropping course offerings.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
As Oklahoma public schools continue to suffer from a teacher shortage, the state Senate passed bills to entice future educators and limit use of uncertified instructors.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoman, 11 Mar. 2026
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, districts are considering hiring uncertified instructors, combining classes or dropping course offerings.
—Michael Melia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, districts are considering hiring uncertified instructors, combining classes or dropping course offerings.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
As Oklahoma public schools continue to suffer from a teacher shortage, the state Senate passed bills to entice future educators and limit use of uncertified instructors.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoman, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Uncertified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncertified. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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