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May 29, 2008
Volunteers make a difference in the classroom
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The 11-year partnership between Alcoa Howmet, Whitehall, Michigan, and Ealy Elementary School, contributed to the hometown school's earning a state of Michigan 2008 Education Excellence Award for "Improving Student Achievement in Math and Science."
Since 1997, Ealy Elementary students' math and science comprehension scores have increased to the mid-90s on a scale of 100 points. "Our volunteers have great enthusiasm for the program and a passion for sharing their knowledge with the children," said Judy Bosma, human resources manager. Each year about 35 employees volunteer for classroom duty.
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