More than 25,000 Students to Benefit from ExxonMobil Foundation Grant

ExxonMobil
Foundation announced a $500,000 grant to Teach
For America to help improve math and science education for more than
25,000 students from low-income communities in Dallas, Houston, South
Louisiana and Washington, D.C.

The grant will enable Teach For America to recruit approximately 400 new
math and science teachers from top colleges and provide intensive
training and career development to enhance high-quality classroom
instruction. These teachers will work in urban and rural school
districts with significant numbers of students from low-income
backgrounds.

'We are committed to increasing the number of students who are prepared
to compete in today′s global economy,? said Suzanne McCarron, president
of the ExxonMobil Foundation. 'Teach For America teachers make a
significant impact by building core competencies in math and science,
which are so critical for our youth.?

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, even
though math achievement scores are improving, the gap between low- and
high-income students has remained nearly constant during the past
decade. The ExxonMobil Foundation grant extends a 17-year partnership
with Teach For America and enables improved education for students from
low-income families.

'The students of today are the scientists and engineers of tomorrow, and
they look to committed and knowledgeable teachers to lead the way,? said
Wendy Kopp, founder and chief executive officer of Teach For America.
'ExxonMobil′s partnership over the years has been essential to our work
to bring more of these teachers to our nation′s urban and rural
classrooms, and to develop the leadership of Teach For America alumni in
the effort to improve math and science education.?

The Teach For America grant is part of a long-term commitment to
education by ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation, including
programs that support the professional development of highly qualified
teachers, encourage students to take an active interest in careers in
the math and science fields and promote involvement of women and
minorities.

About ExxonMobil Foundation

ExxonMobil Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of the Exxon
Mobil Corporation in the United States. The Foundation and the
Corporation engage in a range of philanthropic activities that advance
education, health and science 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,
promote women as catalysts for economic development, and combat malaria
and other infectious diseases in developing countries. In 2010, together
with its employees and retirees, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), its
divisions and affiliates, and ExxonMobil Foundation provided $237
million in contributions worldwide, of which $110 million was dedicated
to education. Additional information on ExxonMobil′s community
partnerships and contributions programs is available at www.exxonmobil.com/community.

About Teach For America

Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college
graduates who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public
schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational
opportunity. Today, 9,000 corps members are teaching in 43 regions
across the country, while nearly 24,000 Teach For America alumni
continue working from inside and outside the field of education for the
fundamental changes necessary to ensure educational excellence and
equity. For more information, visit ?http://www.teachforamerica.org.

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