"The Science ICT Literacy Map is a practical tool that will help educators
enhance their lesson plans with 21st century skills and give students a
more thorough educational experience," said Gerald Wheeler, executive
director of the National Science Teachers Association.

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Member organizations include:
Apple, Cable in the Classroom, Cisco Systems, Inc.

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The Summer Engineering Academy is administered by university professors,
undergraduate and graduate students and consists of four grade-specific units
that focus on academic enrichment in math, science and engineering; provide an
orientation to the University Michigan environment and collegiate experience;
and demonstrate the importance of early preparation for college.

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The Science ICT Literacy Map is the fourth in a series
of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy Maps, which are
designed to help educators make the transition to 21st century teaching and
learning. The ICT Literacy Maps are also currently available for
geography , mathematics and English.

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The map guides K-12 educators through a wide
range of learning skill examples, as emphasized in the Partnership's
report, Learning for the 21st Century, and cites specific student outcomes
demonstrating ICT Literacy success for grades four, eight and 12.21stcenturyskills . A check presentation will
be made later today that will include representatives from the College of
Engineering and Toyota Technical Center, USA, Inc. Each year
the school recruits 90 students nationwide to take part in the academy.

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The Science ICT Literacy Map is the fourth in a series of ICT Literacy Maps
available to educators to assist them in integrating 21st century skills
into curricula.

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About the Partnership for 21st Century Skills

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a unique alliance of education,
business and government leaders committed to helping educators prepare
students for success in the 21st century.
The Toyota award will underwrite the major costs of a series of four
structured summer math and science enrichment programs at the college that
introduce 7th- 12th grade students to the disciplines, challenges and career
opportunities in engineering.

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"Toyota is committed to the communities in which we do business and
education is an important part of this, which is why we are very pleased to
partner with such a prestigious institution as the University of Michigan and
its College of Engineering," said Yasuhiko "Yas" Ichihashi, president, Toyota
Technical Center, USA, Inc.com/foundation.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., The Toyota USA
Foundation named The University of Michigan College of Engineering the
recipient of a $150,000 grant to support the college's 2005 Summer Engineering
Academy for junior high and high school students.

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"We are pleased to
have collaborated with the Partnership for 21st Century Skills on a tool
that is particularly valuable in helping science educators improve student
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Toyota's gift will go a long way
towards ensuring that these kinds of programs continue.

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The Partnership for
21st Century Skills is a tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 organization. More
information can be found at www. Scott, director of the
college's Minority Engineering Program Office.
The Toyota USA Foundation is a $40 million charitable endowment created to
support innovative education programs serving kindergarten through 12th grade
in the United States, with special emphasis in the areas of mathematics and
science.
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, TTC is Toyota's North American
Research and Development Center.

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"The Toyota USA Foundation was particularly
impressed with the program's overall goal of making certain that
underrepresented students have a chance to be exposed to the fields of
science, technology and engineering.

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"These are practical tools
designed to enhance lesson plans and, ultimately, better prepare today's
students for tomorrow's workplace and the demands of global citizenry.

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"The Partnership's ICT Literacy Map series represents significant progress
in making the teaching and learning of core academic subjects more relevant
to the demands of the 21st century," said Douglas Levin, board member for
the Partnership and Director of Education Policy for the cable industry's
education foundation, Cable in the Classroom. "We have found our summer
programs to be one of the most effective ways to engage and excite young
students about engineering and science.
Joining the University of Michigan in receiving Foundation awards were the
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA; Keep
America Beautiful, Inc.

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The Science ICT Literacy Map demonstrates how educators can develop science
lessons that combine 21st century learning skills, such as information and
communication skills, with 21st century tools, such as the Internet and
multi-media production tools.

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"We are extremely grateful for the Toyota USA Foundation's generous gift
to our Summer Engineering Academy," said Derrick E.

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Avalon, and Sienna vehicles for the North American market.

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Based in Washington , DC and Tucson, Arizona, the Partnership for 21st
Century Skills is administered by Infotech Strategies . TTC is engaged in engineering design,
prototype building, vehicle evaluation and engineering, materials engineering,
powertrain tuning and design, regulatory affairs (including EPA emissions
certification ) and technical research.

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The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, the
leading advocacy organization transforming learning in the 21st century,
and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) have worked
collaboratively to release the Science ICT Literacy Map, providing
educators with a framework for integrating 21st century skills into K-12
science education. All of the Partnership's resources are
freely available to educators, policymakers and individuals at
www., Dell Inc. For additional information about the Toyota USA Foundation, visit
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The four recipients received awards totaling more than $650,000.