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DALLAS – December 13, 2002 – The Texas Public Education Reform
Foundation (TPERF) today announced it has received a $65,000
donation from Washington Mutual to support ongoing education reform
efforts. Formed in 2001, TPERF is a non-profit organization formed
to advance the cause of education reform in Texas through research
and public education.
TPERF will use the money to fund additional research, communication
and events to educate Texans on the value of continued education
reform in the public school system. Washington Mutual has
contributed a total of $100,000 to TPERF over the last year.
"By providing this grant, Washington Mutual is demonstrating its
commitment to TPERF and its support of public education in Texas,"
said Tracy Baskin, corporate giving manager for Washington Mutual.
“TPERF is filling an important role to ensure that Texas schools are
held to the highest standards, preparing students to excel both in
post-secondary education and in the workforce."
Philip J. Ritter, senior board member of TPERF, said the money is
instrumental in funding the communication and research efforts
organized by TPERF to continue to improve the public school system
in Texas. TPERF’s education reform agenda includes assessment, high
standards, accountability, professional development for educators
and student success.
“TPERF is pleased to continue our relationship with Washington
Mutual. With this generous gift, we will continue to push for the
highest quality of education possible for children in Texas,” said
Ritter.
About The Texas Public Education Reform Foundation
The Texas Public Education Reform Foundation (TPERF) is a non-profit
501©3 corporation formed in 2001 to advance the cause of education
reform in Texas. TPERF is committed to meeting every Texas child’s
need for the best and highest quality of education possible so that
upon graduation, they will be prepared for higher education and
productive citizenship. More information about TPERF is located at http://www.tperf.org.
About Washington Mutual
With a history dating back to 1889, Washington Mutual is a national
financial services company that provides a diversified line of
products and services to consumers and small- to mid-sized
businesses. At September 30, 2002, Washington Mutual and its
subsidiaries had assets of $261.10 billion. Washington Mutual
currently operates more than 2,500 consumer banking, mortgage
lending, commercial banking, consumer finance and financial services
offices throughout the nation. Washington Mutual's press releases
are available at www.wamu.com.
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