BP offers technology classrooms to district

Eight innovative math and science classrooms, funded by BP grants made available during the past two years, will be established among the Terrebonne Parish School District’s five high schools.

“It is important for teachers to integrate technology into their course work, so our students are prepared to learn and work in the digital age,” said TPSD Assistant Superintendent Carol Davis. “We are thankful to BP for the donation and are looking forward to seeing our students utilize this equipment every day to excel and grow.”

Since 2008, BP has donated more than $4 million to Louisiana math and science programs, job training and community initiatives. The Terrebonne classrooms involved in the district’s Science Technology Engineering and Math integration initiative will be equipped with laptop computers, interactive whiteboards, LCD projectors, document cameras, and other digital equipment.

In addition to this equipment, BP has underwritten an introduction for the district’s Reasoning Minds program, which includes Terrebonne and other school districts throughout southern Louisiana. Reasoning Minds is a web-based mathematics program for students in grades 2-6, and is designed to create an individualized learning path for each student involved.

“We are committed to enhancing educational initiatives through Louisiana schools, colleges and training programs,” said BP Senior Director of Government and Public Affairs Karl Connor. “We believe math and science are vital to the education needed to excel in the industries native to south Louisiana. Our hope is that these programs will create Louisiana’s next generation of engineers or scientists.”

Although no timeline was given as to when the innovative math and science classrooms would be up and running, Davis said that teachers from other schools would be encouraged to visit the innovative math and science classrooms to observe the connections made with their curricula and technology.