Begun in 1996, Building a Presence for Science has been transforming the way K-12 teachers and students teach and learn science. A primary objective of the program is to help K-12 science teachers implement state and national science education standards in their schools. Secondary goals include the creation of a network through which science teachers can share the latest ideas about effective science teaching. Within each state, the program can be tailored to meet specific needs and priorities.
Teachers are enthusiastic about the program's professional development opportunities.
They are eager to communicate with one another to update their knowledge in science, a field that is constantly changing. Providing science teachers with support is key to raising science achievement of our nation's students. In addition, the foundation was recently named the 2000 Outstanding Foundation by the National Society of Fundraising Executives , the largest association of charitable fundraising executives in the world. ExxonMobi Foundation Expands Major Science Teacher Initiative to Ten New States. ExxonMobil Foundation Named 2000 Outstanding Foundation.