HP Awards More than $7 Million in Education Grants to 170 Schools Across the United States

HP Awards More than $7 Million in Education Grants to 170 Schools Across the United States

HP is awarding 170 schools across the United States and Puerto Rico more than $7 million in mobile technology, cash and professional development as part of its 2006 HP Technology for Teaching grant program. Grant recipients include 130 kindergarten through 12th grade public schools and 40 two- and four-year colleges and universities. During the 2006-07 academic year, projects through this program will impact nearly 45,000 students.

The program is designed to improve student achievement through the innovative uses of technology in the classroom while encouraging student interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and math. From 2004-2006, HP has contributed a total of $36 million in Technology for Teaching grants to more than 650 schools worldwide. Over the last 20 years, HP has contributed more than $1 billion in cash and equipment to schools, universities, community organizations and other nonprofit organizations around the world.

“HP empowers students and teachers with technology and training because we know it contributes to improved student achievement,” said Bess Stephens, vice president, Philanthropy and Education, HP.

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