President Obama on Wednesday announced a $250-million effort paid for in large part by the technology giant Intel to improve science and math instruction nationwide, The Washington Post reports.

The Santa Clara, Calif., computer-chip maker and its foundation are committing $200-million in cash and in-kind support over 10 years to expand teacher-training and other programs for instruction in science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM. The new project effectively doubles the size of the philanthropic campaign for STEM education the president began in November.

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