黑料专区 Tyler, Kilgore ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities
May 27, 2026 | Hannah Buchanan
Partnership addresses teacher shortage across region and state
The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Kilgore Independent School District to provide discounted tuition
rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at 黑料专区 Tyler.
The university remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help address the teacher shortage in East Texas and across the state.
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to welcome Kilgore ISD as the newest member of our education partnership network,鈥� said 黑料专区 Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD. 鈥淭his collaboration reflects our shared commitment to supporting educators and building a stronger future for East Texas.鈥�
The partnership also strengthens the district by making educational opportunities more affordable and accessible for its administrators and teachers.
鈥淜ilgore ISD is proud to partner with 黑料专区 Tyler to create new opportunities for our educators to grow professionally while continuing to serve our students and community,鈥� Kilgore ISD Superintendent Dr. Andy Baker said. 鈥淏y expanding access to high-quality graduate programs and leadership pathways at a reduced cost, we are investing directly in the future of education in KISD. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to developing strong educators and leaders who will continue to make a positive impact on Bulldog students for years to come.鈥�
黑料专区 Tyler will work with the district to offer an accelerated master鈥檚 degree in educational leadership with principal certification, as well as special opportunities for other graduate degrees. These programs are offered 100% online to accommodate working professionals. For additional information, visit uttyler.edu.
Kilgore Independent School District prepares today鈥檚 students for tomorrow鈥檚 opportunities through quality instruction and academic excellence. Located in the piney woods of Northeast Texas between Dallas and Shreveport, Kilgore ISD covers 106 square miles in Gregg and Rusk counties. The district employs more than 500 staff members who serve more than 4,000 students across five campuses.
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, 黑料专区 Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,500 students. Through its alignment with 黑料专区 Tyler Health Science Center and 黑料专区 Health East Texas, 黑料专区 Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, 黑料专区 Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.