CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The WT Educators Excellence Initiative, offering half off tuition and mandatory fees for full-time administrators, librarians, nurses, counselors, or paraprofessionals, as well as employees of the Region 16 Education Service Center, is expanding to Regions 17 and 18, as well as 1A and 2A schools across the state.
According to WT officials, the initiative launched in June, and the expansion is expected to cover tens of thousands of full-time educators in the state. Officials added that prospective students from those ESCs or school districts may enroll for spring 2026 classes in an undergraduate course or through the WT Graduate School. Students who are interested in pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership can apply to join the January 2027 cohort.
“WT began as a normal school, providing a training ground for educators, and the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences remains central to WT’s mission,” WT President Walter V. Wendler said. “The success of the WT Educators Excellence Initiative in Region 16 proves that rural teachers and other school employees are eager to further their education, and we are committed to assisting districts around the state in preparing their employees for the unique opportunities and challenges with smaller school districts.”
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WT officials stated that as of Sept. 12, 275 Region 16 educators have taken advantage of the offer, with 82% having majors within the Department of Education. Officials added that Region 17, based in Lubbock, covers more than 60 independent school districts and charter schools, while Region 18, based in Midland, covers about 40 school districts and charter schools. More than 10,000 employees at these ESCs and more than 400 employees from 1A and 2A schools in the state are expected to be eligible…