New to Hawaii this year, Chevron U.S.A.’s \u201cFuel Your School\u201d program benefited 110 public schools in the state in 2013, including five in East Oahu.<\/p>\n
In partnership with the online fundraiser DonorsChoose.org, the national energy company contributed $1 for each customer purchase of eight or more gallons of gas at local Chevron stations, resulting in $350,000 to help fund eligible classroom projects here. The idea is to provide learning tools to improve education, especially in STEM subjects, to enhance tomorrow’s workforce \u2014 including the supply of engineers for Chevron. (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.)<\/p>\n
Teachers applied for a wide variety of supplies and technology aids for their students, ranging from textbooks, literature and visual arts supplies to music and gym equipment.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know that Hawaii schools are facing some tough economic times,\u201d said Chevron Hawaii community relations specialist Carina Tagupa. \u201cNow more than ever, public and private collaborations are critical to the success of our students’ future. By working with innovative nonprofits, such as DonorsChoose.org, we can dramatically expand our investments to directly impact public school students.\u201d<\/p>\n
East Oahu classrooms on the following campuses won Fuel Your School grants: Kamiloiki, Waialae and Hokulani elementary schools; Jarrett Middle School and Anuenue School. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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