CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The East Prairie R-II School District is partnering with Southeast Missouri State University through the SEMO Educators Advantage Program.
The partnership will provide East Prairie faculty and staff access to academic growth and professional development opportunities.
Through the program, East Prairie faculty and staff will receive a tuition discount on SEMO’s online programs, including undergraduate, graduate and pathways for paraprofessionals programs.
“We are excited to enter into this partnership with Southeast Missouri State University,” said Dustin Hicks, superintendent of East Prairie R-II School District. “Many of our staff are Redhawk alumni and chose to further their education with SEMO. We are thankful for the opportunity they will be afforded with this cost saving program.”
SEMO President Dr. Brad Hodson spoke on the university’s commitment to partnerships.
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“Partnering with East Prairie is another step in SEMO’s mission to lead, not follow,” Hodson said. “We’re not just supporting educators, but we’re building a powerful network of leaders who are shaping the future of education across the region. With each new partnership, SEMO’s impact grows and we’re proud to be setting the pace.”
Click here to learn more about SEMO’s programs and the Educators Advantage initiative.
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