ExxonMobil Announces $10 Million Commitment to New Orleans Area Schools for Mathematics & Science Education; ExxonMobil Donatio
19 Juillet 2006 - 6:00PM
Business Wire
The ExxonMobil Foundation will commit up to $10 million to enhance
public school education in the Greater New Orleans area, bringing
the Company's total commitment for relief and recovery efforts
related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to more than $23 million.
Rex Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer, Exxon Mobil
Corporation, said in New Orleans today that the ExxonMobil
Foundation's donation will focus on programs to promote excellence
in the teaching and learning of mathematics and science in New
Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, and surrounding school districts
affected by last year's devastating hurricanes. "We believe the
future of the Greater New Orleans area depends upon the rebuilding
of schools to teach the skills needed for tomorrow's economy. As a
science and knowledge based company, ExxonMobil recognizes the
importance of strong math and science programs in our schools and
the critical role that educators play in encouraging student's
interests in these areas," said Tillerson. "This commitment to the
Greater New Orleans area presents an opportunity to implement
innovative practices in learning and teaching of math and science.
"It is our privilege to be able to help these schools and
communities to rebuild stronger than ever," he told a group of
education officials and math and science teachers. ExxonMobil's
donation is aimed at encouraging student's interests in mathematics
and science and equipping teachers with the tools and resources
they need to succeed in the classroom. Programs to be supported
include some previously developed by the ExxonMobil Foundation, in
conjunction with national math and science organizations, along
with other innovative initiatives determined to be beneficial to
the New Orleans area schools. The donation will specifically
address: -- Mathematics and science teacher recruiting and
professional development; -- Innovative programs aimed at improving
student comprehension in mathematics and science; -- Support of
schools aimed at mathematics and science education. "This
commitment to math and science education by ExxonMobil will help
our students and teachers prepare for the future of New Orleans,"
said Cecil J. Picard, Louisiana Superintendent of Education "We are
rebuilding our facilities and recruiting the teachers as quickly as
we can and appreciate the support we are receiving from the
ExxonMobil Foundation. Corporations and foundations are critical to
the success of this effort." Exxon Mobil Corporation and ExxonMobil
Foundation, the primary philanthropic arm of Exxon Mobil
Corporation in the United States, engage in a range of
philanthropic activities that advance education, health and public
policy in the communities where ExxonMobil has significant
operations. In the United States, ExxonMobil supports initiatives
to improve math and science education at the K-12 and higher
education levels. Globally, ExxonMobil provides funding to improve
basic education and combat malaria and other infectious diseases in
developing countries. In 2005, Exxon Mobil Corporation, its
divisions and affiliates, and the ExxonMobil Foundation provided
$133 million in contributions worldwide, with $42 million dedicated
to education. Additional information on ExxonMobil's community
partnerships and contributions programs is available at
http://www.exxonmobil.com/community.
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