Educational Road Trip Destinations for Families in Ohio
Want to keep your kids curious and academically engaged over summer break? Pack up your vehicle and hit the road for these exciting educational road trip destinations in Ohio. Before You Hit the Road: Consider the benefits of an oil change COSI One of the Buckeye State’s most famous educational destinations, COSI is hands-on museum […]
Toyota Commits $110 Million to PreK-12 STEM Education
In its goal to meet student and family needs, it features not just after-school programs and a community center, but also a food pantry.
Mazda Supports STEAM Education in Underserved Schools
Access to a well-rounded education can help students broaden their horizons, but many kids in underfunded school districts aren’t given those opportunities. That’s why The Mazda Foundation awarded a $150,000 grant to FUSE Studios, a nationwide program that introduces kids to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math learning programs. Intelligently Engineered: The 2021 Mazda CX-30 […]
Mazda Foundation Awards $450,000 to Food Banks and Education Programs
Since 1992, the Mazda Foundation has donated nearly $14 million to help fund education projects, environmental conservation programs, food banks, disaster relief efforts, and children’s organizations
Toyota Ramps Up Support for At-Home Education
Toyota has long supported STEM programs, but with in-school sessions paused across North America, teachers and parents have had to take a different approach to educate their children. In Canada, not-for-profit organizations are working harder than ever to ensure STEM education can continue to be delivered to the kids who, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, are […]
Corvette Museum Releases Educational Videos During Pandemic
The National Corvette Museum had to close its doors in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. However, to entertain Chevrolet enthusiasts who are stuck at home, the museum is releasing fun and educational videos throughout the pandemic. Staying Connected: Features of the GM Marketplace app Details on the new video series The National Corvette Museum’s […]
Toyota Canada Invests $100,000 in Disability Education
The StopGap Foundation announced on Thursday during its big annual fundraising event that it had struck a partnership with Toyota Canada. The Japanese automaker is donating $100,000 to support the development of the StopGap School Project, which centers around education about disability, accessibility, and inclusion at the elementary school level. Toyota Canada says the partnership […]
FCA Foundation Supports Students in Detroit with $1.6 Million in Educational Grants
Educational grants, totaling $1,650,000, are on their way to help students in the Detroit-area. The charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the FCA Foundation, has awarded grants to 17 organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of students through programs, curriculum, and activities implemented in the classroom, on the weekend, during summer and after the school […]
BMW Raises Money for the Education of Young Caddies at PGA Tournament
It was a historic tournament for Justin Thomas, who recently took the top spot at the 2019 BMW Championship at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois. The 26-year-old pro took an early lead and continued to hold it until the finish, setting a course record along the way, with an impressive score of 11 under […]
Man Drives Toy Car in Louisiana Education Reform Ad
Unless you are jumping into your parent’s clunker with the bumper sticker “Honk If Parts Fall Off,” you may have never drawn any weird stares from others in a parking lot. Try These: Lafayette food tours for your next date A Louisiana education reform ad showcases just that, as a man gets into a tiny toy […]
Ford Education Program for Young People Graduates 100 Students at Ceremony in Salvador
Ford recently graduated 100 students from its Ford Education Program for Young People in Salvador, Bahia, including 75 high schoolers and 25 elementary school students. The ceremony took place during the recent Campus Party technology event, for which Ford served as the sole automotive sponsor. “Education is one of the pillars of Ford’s Social Responsibility […]
Ford Mobile Farm Provides Fresh Produce, Educational Opportunities in Detroit
Ford this past weekend announced the launch of its Ford Mobile Farm mobility program, the result of a team-up with Cass Community Social Services. The Ford Mobile Farm will place a hydroponic garden inside a 40-foot shipping container that will rest in the bed of a Ford F-150 pickup; this garden will not only produce […]
North American International Auto Show Hosts “Education Day” on January 24th
While many attendees of the Detroit Auto Show are anticipating their favorite brand’s debuts for 2018, some attendees are counting down to Education Day that will be held on Wednesday, January 24th. Each year, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) invites Michigan students to spend a day browsing the displays and learning about the latest advances […]
Ford Provides $20,000 in Grants for Educational and Conservation Efforts in Africa
Ford Motor Company last month donated $20,000 USD in grants to education and conservation projects taking place in Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Of that total, $10,000 will be provided to the Africa Foundation to help push forward with its education program in Tanzania and Mozambique. A portion of those funds will also be used in […]
GM Arlington Provides $100k in Grants to Support STEM Education
While it might be common knowledge that General Motors is an auto manufacturer that prioritizes giving back to the local community, some individuals might not be aware of the brand’s latest generous action. GM Arlington is poised to kick off its Community Grant corporate giving event on October 5th from 11am to 12pm at the […]
GM Partners With Four New Nonprofits to Promote STEM Education
Today, GM CEO Mary Barra met with nonprofit leaders to introduce new and innovative programs meant to bring more young people into tech and engineering professions and improve teacher training in STEM-related subjects. Barra said that automakers would need talented and diverse engineers in the future, particularly in the field of computer science, where women and minorities […]
“Carschooling” Keeps Education Rolling
Between school, afterschool activities, errands, doctor’s appointments, road trips, and more, kids and parents spend a lot of time in the car together. But, often the time spent on the road shuffling back and forth between responsibilities or fun, is spent in the zone—meaning zoned out. Kids might be glued to their tablets or phones […]
Acura Teams With Trombone Shorty Foundation to Support Future of Music Education in New Orleans
Acura has been sponsoring music in New Orleans for nearly two decades, and today the luxury brand announced its latest contribution to the NOLA cultural scene, as the Official Automotive Partner of the Trombone Shorty Foundation’s Shorty Fest and Trad Fridays. The non-profit Trombone Shorty Foundation is led by iconic bandleader, singer, songwriter, and producer […]