ExxonMobil, National Math and Science Initiative Expand Education Programs to Permian-Area Schools
September 17 2020 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
- Programs to increase college readiness and advance math and
science skills
- Independent school districts in Midland and Ector County in
Texas and Carlsbad Municipal School District in New Mexico to
implement classroom-based and virtual programs
- Programs shown to improve Advanced Placement® exam
performance
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) and the National Math and Science
Initiative (NMSI) are bringing college readiness and foundational
education programs to students in Permian-area schools in Midland
Independent School District and Ector County Independent School
District in Texas and the Carlsbad Municipal School District in New
Mexico.
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Two core programs will come to the Permian region, including the
College Readiness Program — a comprehensive, three-year program
designed to increase student participation and performance in
Advanced Placement® coursework in math, science, computer science
and English.
The second program, called Laying the Foundation, provides
educators of 3rd through 12th grade students with hands-on
training, strategies and resources to raise academic rigor and
prepare students for advanced critical and creative thinking. The
programs will start in the 2020-21 academic year and can be
implemented in both classroom-based and virtual settings.
“ExxonMobil is one of the largest oil and gas operators in the
Permian Basin, and we’ve heard from parents and educators that
these programs would make a difference for their students and
children,” said Bart Cahir, senior vice president of unconventional
at ExxonMobil. “Through our association with the National Math and
Science Initiative, we’ve been able to increase the value we bring
to communities where we operate by strengthening opportunities for
today’s students and generations to come.”
ExxonMobil helped launch NMSI in 2007 to improve math and
science education across the United States. Schools that implement
NMSI programs have been shown to improve Advanced Placement® exam
performance up to five times greater than the national average and
improve teacher capacity to advance student achievement at all
levels. Since its founding, NMSI has helped two million students
and more than 65,000 teachers.
“Proficiency in math and science is crucial to our country’s
capacity for innovation and future economic growth, yet a growing
number of today’s students lack foundational knowledge and skills
in these subjects,” said Dr. Bernard A Harris, Jr., chief executive
officer of the National Math and Science Initiative and the first
Black astronaut to complete a spacewalk. “With ExxonMobil’s
generous support, we’re able to continue addressing this critical
gap by expanding to school districts in the Permian region.”
NMSI programs include collaboration and goal setting with
partner schools, intensive teacher training and support from expert
educators, student study resources, lab and classroom supplies,
exam subsidies and greater access to advanced courses to broaden
student participation, particularly among Black, Latino, female and
military-dependent students. The nonprofit organization uses
evidenced-based programming and has expanded its online training
and resources to support teachers, students and families during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
ExxonMobil has a long history of support for communities where
it operates. Earlier this year, ExxonMobil supported the West Texas
Food Bank and the Carlsbad Municipal School District to help those
facing difficult economic circumstances during the COVID-19
pandemic. ExxonMobil is a founding member of the Permian Strategic
Partnership, an alliance of 19 energy companies, working in
partnership with community leaders to address public education,
health care, housing, infrastructure and workforce development.
About ExxonMobil
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world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading
inventory of resources, is one of the largest refiners and
marketers of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of
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About National Math and Science Initiative
Founded in 2007, the National Math and Science Initiative is a
Dallas-based nonprofit with a presence in 40 states. Its mission is
to advance science, technology, engineering and math education to
ensure all students, especially those furthest from opportunity,
thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and
lifelong learners. In STEM fields, this often includes Black,
Latino and female students. The nonprofit organization helps
develop new STEM teachers through its Teacher Pathways programs,
and supports schools, teachers and students through Laying the
Foundation and the College Readiness Program. Learn more at
nms.org.
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