Students from 12 high schools in Alabama have been benefiting from a education program founded by the world's largest oil company, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM).Students in the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Programs in Alabama's Jefferson County and Montgomery saw a very impressive 81% increase in passing scores in Advanced Placement math classes.
Exxon Mobil was the founding sponsor of the program, with a $125 million donation, the biggest ever corporate gift for U.S. math and science education.
There is no doubt that Alabama students are making the most of the opportunity that the program offers them. Enrollment in AP courses doubled last year alone. Minority enrollment nearly tripled, going from 209 students in 2008 to 826 students in 2009.
The 81% increase in passing scores is particularly impressive when compared with the rest of the state. In fact, it was nearly 4 times more than the remainder of schools in Alabama, proving that the program is working.
Exxon Mobil stated that they remain committed to the program, and look forward to being a part of its success for many years to come.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-28-2009 @ 10:09PM
Mike said...
It is great to see companies offering school support in areas that interst them. Obviously science and math are important to Exxon Mobile and they are supporting it.
It sounds like the program is working well. I am curious as to the specifics of how the program works. Is there teacher training? Incentives for teachers or students? Support for educational materials? Tutoring?
Advanced Placement courses are a great way for students to be challenged and learn at a faster pace. It is great to see that more students are taking advantage of this opportunity.
Mike - Total Registration, LLC
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8-29-2009 @ 5:32AM
al coholic said...
Let's see.....39 billion dollars profit last year. But they still can't afford to pay the final court ordered 92 million dollars for the damage caused by the drunken pilot of the Valdez.
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/mar2009/2009-03-24-01.asp