We commend
ExxonMobil employees for their generous contributions and their
support of higher education. In
response to the program's tremendous support and success, ExxonMobil
has increased the amount per donor to $7,500 starting with 2005
donations . Michael Golden and U.S. Historic Investment in Libraries, Debut of 'Science: It's Elementary'

HARRISBURG, Pa.3 million to $9 million so an additional 30 schools can
participate (Currently, 75 schools are Project 720 participants).1 million, bringing the state subsidy for public libraries to an all-time
high of $75.9-percent increase in
available grants to students through the Pennsylvania Higher Education
Assistance Agency, or PHEAA.
For more information on the Governor's proposed education budget, visit
the Department of Education's web site at http://www .

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About SETDA

The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is the
principal association for state directors of technology and their staff
members. This year's target is
adjusted for inflation.

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Initiated in 1962, the ExxonMobil Foundation's Educational
Matching Gift Program matches gifts to higher education on a 3-to-1
basis and has provided more than $301 million to higher education in
the United States."
Under the ExxonMobil Foundation's 2004 Educational Matching Gift
Program a donor could give up to $5,000 a year to colleges and
universities with which he or she is affiliated, and the Foundation
matched those gifts on a 3-to-1 basis up to $15,000.

"It is exciting to recognize the achievements of two leaders from a single
state who are working in different arenas to ensure the success of all
students at home and nationwide. SETDA provides its membership consisting of 50 states and two
territories with opportunities to collaborate and learn from one another as
well as the broader ed-tech community through meetings, surveys, conference
calls, and online leadership courses.

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SETDA established the SLY peer-recognition award for one SETDA member who
exhibits outstanding leadership in national and state education initiatives
that help to further the effective integration of technology to improve
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SETDA established the Federal Policy Makers Award to recognize policy
makers who strongly support the effective integration of educational
technology into 21st Century teaching and learning. The Governor's budget would add 500
students and increase the maximum grant from $3,000 to $4,000 for
bachelor's degree candidates and from $1,000 to $2,000 for associate
degree candidates; and,
-- $12.

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In the area of higher education, Governor Rendell is proposing a 5-percent
increase in spending for community colleges; a 4.

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Additional information on ExxonMobil's community partnerships and
contributions programs is available at
http://www. Rendell today
proposed an unprecedented $517 million increase in education spending to
continue giving every Pennsylvania student the opportunity to learn and
compete in the global economy.

This year's basic education subsidy includes $64 million in Foundation
Funding for districts that spend less than the state target of $9,030 per
student and already have a significant tax burden.pde.governor.pa.

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Senator Specter understands education and the importance of providing
today 's students with modern tools and motivating lessons. Over the past three
years, the Governor has increased education spending by more than $1. This year's increase includes a 4%
operating boost and a 10. Pennsylvania funded its
first-ever state expansion of Head Start in 2004 -05 and, with
Governor Rendell's proposed budget, will serve a total of 6,250
children in 2006-07;
-- Continued funding at $66 million for Pennsylvania's Educational
Assistance Tutoring Program, which serves 175 academically challenged
school districts and area career + technical centers; and,
-- $1.
Additionally, the Governor is proposing a 4.

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6 million in unrestricted educational
grants. The Foundation engages in a
broad range of philanthropic activities focusing on the communities
where Exxon Mobil Corporation has significant operations. As Chairman of the Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Senator
Specter garnered support and sponsorship to restore $425 million in funding
for the EETT program , responding to the House proposal of $300 million and
the White House zeroing out entirely the budget for the Title IID program. For more information about SETDA
and/or its events, visit http://www.

Governor Rendell Launches 'Pennsylvania Competes' Education Budget with $517 Million Increase in Basic Education; Continues Emphasis on Student Learning

The Governor's budget also includes an unprecedented commitment to serve
and protect children and young adults, including health insurance, education
and training.

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Governor Rendell's proposed education investment for the 2006-07 school
year is $8.
"Pennsylvania Competes" will ensure that Pennsylvania students receive the
high-quality education that the global economy demands, giving them the
ability to compete for the best jobs and contribute to the improvement of the
state's communities. Governor Rendell's budget proposes:

-- $10 million for the "Science: It's Elementary" program to upgrade the
science curriculum in up to 150 elementary schools with state-of-the-
art curriculum and hands-on learning;
-- $200 million to transform high school teaching by providing laptops
on every desk in English, math, science and history classes over
three years - beginning in the coming school year with $20 million
for 100 high schools and $6 million in training so teachers can
harness the power of technology in their teaching;
-- $3 million in grants to help school districts improve their college
and career counseling programs.

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ExxonMobil
employees, retirees, surviving spouses and directors made more than
9,000 individual contributions totaling $7.setda.us.

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Additionally, Mr.
The Governor's proposed 2006-07 budget also increases library funding by
$14.

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7 million to institutions
of higher education in 2004, which was matched by the ExxonMobil
Foundation with more than $18.
"Our funding for early childhood , elementary and secondary education has
increased by nearly $1.7 billion for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, which is $517
million, or 6.4 percent more than the current fiscal year.6 million for Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges, building on
last year's historic increase and overhaul of the funding formula to
focus on workforce development.

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He and his team secured federal and
corporate education grants for Pennsylvania that is showing the positive
impact that education technology can have on teaching and learning.





http://www., Governor Edward G. Also, funding for Pennsylvania's
landmark Project 720 high school reform initiative will be increased
from $4.

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The affiliation
requirement is waived for gifts to the United Negro College Fund, the
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the American Indian College Fund.7 million to expand the successful New Economy Technology
Scholarship Program, which provides grants to college students who
major in math and science fields and agree to work in Pennsylvania
for one year after graduation.

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ExxonMobil Its Employees and Retirees Contribute More Than $26 Million to Institutions of Higher Education; 932 Colleges and Universities to Receive Funding

Golden is currently responsible for
statewide educational technology programs , systems, information and
supports to Pennsylvania PreK - adults' schools and classrooms. "These initiatives are the product of a course we set three
years ago by dramatically increasing education funding in Pennsylvania. After Governor Rendell's proposed 2006-07 budget, 86
percent of the districts with a moderate or high tax burden that were below
the $8,500 level in 2003-04 will reach that target this year.

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Philanthropy Writers/Business Editors/Education Editors

IRVING, Texas----ExxonMobil
announced today its donation of more than $26 million to 932 colleges
and universities across the United States through the ExxonMobil
Foundation's 2004 Educational Matching Gift Program.exxonmobil .2 billion since 2002."
Governor Rendell's 2006-07 proposed Budget also builds on the successful
investments of the last three years and provides record support to local
school districts, including:

-- A five-percent increase in the basic education subsidy, the largest
increase since 1991;
-- A four-percent increase in special education funding;
-- Increasing the Accountability Block Grant from $200 million to $250
million and allowing at least 1,215 more children to benefit from
pre-kindergarten, expand full-day kindergarten by 2,500 children and
providing new learning opportunities for hundreds of thousands
additional children;
-- Expanding Head Start funding from $30 million to $45 million in order
to serve an additional 1,540 children.5-percent increase for the
State System of Higher Education; 4-percent hike for Penn State, Pitt, Temple
and Lincoln; and, a 3-percent boost for non-state related universities and
colleges.state.

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The increase for services to children and young adults is $828
million .

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Focus areas include education,
health and environment.setda.

"Of all the investments that we are announcing today, I am proudest of
those that we will make in the educational development of Pennsylvania's
students," the Governor said of his proposed "Pennsylvania Competes" education
spending plan.9% increase for the community colleges'
capital needs. To find out
more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly
newsletter, visit his Web site at: http://www.

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In 2004, ExxonMobil Foundation, Exxon Mobil
Corporation, and its divisions and affiliates provided $106.5 million
in contributions worldwide, with more than $40 million dedicated to
education .

PRESS RELEASE Pennsylvania Educational Technology Leaders Honored

These strong
education and educational technology proponents, were honored earlier this
month with the SETDA Leader of the Year (SLY) Award and the SETDA Federal
Policy Maker's Award respectively. "We look forward to
showcasing the many initiatives of Pennsylvania as models for education
technology integration nationwide. Pennsylvania set its first
Foundation Funding target last year at $8,500 per student and provided $22.

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In addition ,
the Foundation supports research and dissemination on selected topics
of interest to the energy industry. Golden has a national impact as the Chairman of the SETDA
Federal and State Policy Leadership Committee and sits on the Consortium
for School Networking (CoSN) Board of Directors. At Governor Rendell's direction,
Pennsylvania has remained a national leader in state funding for public
libraries .state.pa.

The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public
education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing
economic investment to support our communities and businesses.

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ExxonMobil Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of Exxon
Mobil Corporation in the United States.
The State Educational Technology Directors
Association (SETDA ) is pleased today to recognize the leadership and
progressive thinking of two Pennsylvania leaders , Deputy Secretary of
Education L. As Deputy Secretary of the Office of Informational
and Educational Technology, Mr.org. As a result, student achievement
is clearly on the rise: fifth graders meeting state standards are up from 53
percent to 69 percent; gains in reading and math are appearing at schools
across the commonwealth; and, for the first time in Pennsylvania history,
full-day kindergarten is available to more than half the eligible students
statewide.us.

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He has
helped to transform thinking around education technology so that all
students are using technology to reach their full potential by seamlessly
integrating the technology into teaching and learning and by
individualizing instruction. "These new investments are
essential if we are to ensure our children are prepared for careers in science
and technology.
State funding for libraries over the last three years has provided more
than 6,800 Internet-ready computers for use free-of-charge; over 94,000
community programs, including more than 70,000 specifically for children; and,
more than 32 million books and other library materials, which were made
available to the public for free.

CONTACT: Kate Philips
717-783-1116

La-Verna Fountain, PDE
717 -783-9802

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Pennsylvania should stand very proud
today as Secretary Golden's and Senator Specter's leadership is heralded,"
said Melinda George, Executive Director of SETDA.

"This budget ensure that every high school classroom in science, math,
English and history will have Internet-equipped laptop computers on each
student desk and multi-media technology at each teacher 's fingertips," said
Department of Education Secretary Gerald Zahorchak.2 million in funding for 500 Pennsylvania teachers to earn
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification -
with priority for teachers in schools classified as "improvement" or
"corrective action," secondary math and science teachers, and early
childhood education teachers.5 million .

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"This commitment is demonstrated through our matching gift
program which provides funds to educational institutions for
improvements and the advancement of learning opportunities. Senator Arlen Specter .2
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"Supporting education initiatives is of the highest priority to
ExxonMobil and our employees," said Kenneth P. Cohen, vice president
for public affairs, Exxon Mobil Corporation and chairman, ExxonMobil
Foundation. SETDA Policy Maker
Award winners must help to secure education technology funding, support
legislative support for education technology and be a "Champion to the
Cause" of educational technology.
And, first-ever Dual Enrollment funds will be increased to $7 million
from $5 million and will target low-income students and innovative
Dual Enrollment Programs;
-- $3.3
million to help 225 school districts reach that goal .

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