DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Qwest Foundation today announced a landmark program "“ the Qwest Teachers and Technology grant program "“ to provide Colorado teachers vital technology for their classrooms. Qwest is providing a $100,000 donation that will help fund innovative technology grants so that individual teachers across the state can improve education in the classroom. The grants will be administered by the Fund for Colorado’s Future in Southern Colorado and the Public Education and Business Coalition in Northern Colorado.

The purpose of the Qwest Teachers and Technology grant program is to recognize and reward public school teachers who use innovative technology in the classroom to improve the education experience for students.

"The Qwest Foundation has dedicated itself to helping improve education in the communities where our customers live and work," said Chuck Ward, Qwest's president for Colorado. "The Qwest Teachers and Technology grant program is a unique opportunity for educators to find innovative ways to bring technology into the classroom and better prepare students to succeed."

The grants will be awarded to teachers through a competitive grant process. Educators will be able to submit applications for the Qwest Teachers and Technology grants at www.fund4colorado.org or www.pebc.org. The Web sites will provide specific instructions on the grant process. The deadline to receive applications is April 27, 2007. For more information on the grant program, please visit www.qwest.com/community.

About the Qwest Foundation:

The Qwest Foundation’s core principle is that investing in education provides lasting value for the future. The Qwest Foundation awards grants to community-based programs that generate high-impact and measurable results, focusing on pre K-12 education.

About the Fund for Colorado’s Future:

The Fund for Colorado’s Future is an education policy research organization designed to foster and implement creative solutions to the educational challenges currently confronting the State of Colorado. The Fund develops dynamic coalitions of civic, education, political and business leaders who are committed to high academic standards for all students and to a strong accountability system for all public schools.

About the Public Education and Business Coalition:

The Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) is a Denver-based non-profit partnership of business and education leaders working together to strengthen public schools and improve academic achievement for all students. Its work is guided by three strategic goals: to provide professional development for teachers, principals and administrators; to provide information on education issues and policies; and to foster corporate and community engagement that leads to action and support.

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The Qwest Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of customers and the communities we serve. It's more than just caring; it's a commitment to making a difference. The Qwest Foundation awards grants that generate high impact and measurable results through community-based programs in the area of pre-K through 12 education. We encourage you to learn more about the Foundation and request funding for your program. Qwest® is a leading provider of voice, video and data services across America and the world. For more than a century, homes and businesses have relied on our dependable dial tone connection. We value the strength and vitality we help bring to the communities where we live, work and play-through tens of thousands of volunteer hours donated by employees and retirees, our foundation contributions and numerous other avenues. In communications and community, our goal is to lead.

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