OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2007--The Qwest Foundation today announced a landmark program - the Qwest Teachers and Technology grant program - to provide Nebraska teachers vital technology for their classrooms. Qwest is providing a $50,000 donation that will help fund innovative technology, so that individual teachers across the state can improve education in the classroom. The grants will be
administered by the Nebraska Department of Education.

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 educational experience for students.

The grants will be awarded to teachers through a competitive grant process. Educators will find more information for the Qwest Teachers and Technology grants at www.nde.state.ne.us/techcen/QwestGrants.htm. The Web site provides specific instructions on the grant process. The
deadline to receive applications is June 29, 2007.

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.

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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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