[June 20, 2013] Fugees Receives Technology Gift from James M. Cox Foundation Tweet Jun 20, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Cox Enterprises announced the gift of technology to the Fugees Family from The James M. Cox Foundation. According to a release, a $10,000 grant was used to purchased 30 iPads that will supplement learning and tutoring at the Fugees Family Academic Boot Camp at Agnes Scott College. The iPads will be used year-round at the Fugees Academy for academic activities within the classroom. "As a communications company, we understand the important role technology can play in education," said Alex Taylor, senior vice president of field operations for Cox Communications and great-grandson of James M. Cox, the company's founder. "The Fugees Family helps underprivileged kids from diverse cultures get equal access to educational opportunities. Hopefully, these iPads will help these great children learn and grow to their highest potential." The Fugees Family provides a six-week day camp for the refugee soccer players to improve their academic ability, maintain their physical conditioning, and keep them connected to each other and the staff. Camp activities focus on reading and writing, arts and sciences, math, as well as educational and recreational field trips. "We're excited to partner with The James M. Cox Foundation to provide these students with access to the educational opportunities they need to build a successful future," said Luma Mufleh, founder of the Fugees Family. "This gift of technology will enable our teachers and students to weave together traditional reading materials with multimedia content, creating a more interactive way of reading and learning." The James M. Cox Foundation is named in honor of Cox Enterprises' founder and provides funding for capital campaigns and special projects in communities where the company operates. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]