JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Western Governors University (WGU) announces two special programs for New York teachers. The first program offers up to 500 scholarships (totaling $2MM) for current and future education professionals who wish to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degree programs in WGU’s Teachers College. The second is a free, online Character Education Professional Learning (CEPL) program that is free to the first 100 school principals that sign-up.
Each WGU Loves Teachers scholarship is valued up to $4,000 and designed to help current teachers improve their skill set in the classroom, move into administration, or assist in obtaining the required credentials. Average tuition at WGU is approximately $7,000 per year and through its competency-based model delivered in successive six-month terms, the average time to complete a bachelor’s degree program is two and a half years. This scholarship provides students with significant assistance as they pursue an affordable, high-quality degree.
Funded through the generosity of The Kern Family Foundation, the CEPL program begins July 13 and will provide a robust curriculum around character education. There are two tracks focused on PK-12 classrooms: the CEPL-T program for teachers and the CEPL-E program for educational leaders like principals. It is designed to help principals and teachers create a school culture that promotes the character and well-being of their staff and students. Teachers and educational leaders will learn how to implement character development content in their own classrooms and schools and will earn a series of micro-credentials.
“At a time when students need inspiring and innovative educators more than ever, we offer these programs to help professionals pursue their academic dreams,” said Mark Milliron, Ph.D., executive dean of WGU’s Teachers College. “We’re incredibly honored to support the continued learning and hard work of next-generation teachers and leaders.”
By providing competency-based, flexible, online degree programs, and low, flat-rate tuition, all WGU’s Teachers College students progress through their courses as soon as they demonstrate mastery. This enables them to learn while working and graduate with less debt than their peers.
“Principals and teachers have shown their leadership, resilience, and dedication to students’ success countless times during the past year,” said Rebecca Watts, Ph.D., WGU regional vice president. “We are glad to be able to give back with meaningful opportunities to change lives for the better.”
New and enrolling WGU students may apply for the scholarship now through June 30 at wgu.edu/teacherappreciation. Scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study at WGU, current competency, and other considerations.
Registration is now open for the CEPL program at https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees/cebs.html.
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