Educators in the Texas Panhandle understand the importance of learning. I mean, they do it for a living. Amarillo, Canyon, and the surrounding areas have so many educators who teach our children everything they need to succeed.

However, they also don't make as much money as they should, and because of that, they can't continue to further their own education in order to make our children better.

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Why Is Teachers Furthering Their Education Important

As we continue to see the growth of Amarillo, Canyon, and beyond, more children are entering our school systems. We want them to be the absolute best. Things constantly change in the education system.

I mean, me trying to figure out this common core math stuff after learning it a completely different way when I grew up was incredibly difficult.

Local University Offering Half-Price Tuition

Enter West Texas A&M in Canyon. They understand the importance of educators and what they do. They also understand their limitations in being able to afford secondary education to keep growing.

That's why they have announced a new program that will allow educators to take classes and earn degrees...for half price.

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Who Is Eligible To Take Advantage Of It

Any educator who is in a Region 16 school is eligible to take advantage of this offer. That's over 11,000 people.

The WT Educators Excellence Initiative is all about dedicating the tools Region 16 educators need in order to make sure our children are learning everything they need to know to succeed in the future, thus making the Texas Panhandle stronger.

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How Does The Program Work

Starting with the second summer 2025 session, or fall 2025 session, educators, nurses, administrators, librarians, paraprofessionals, and counselors will be able to sign up for courses at 50% off tuition and all mandatory fees.

They will have the option to build their schedule to fit their needs and own schedule, and have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

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