Study #1: Extra Credit Earns Smiles
The Extra Credit for Schools program prides itself on building community relationships while supporting education. Over the past year, the program has donated over $500,000 to schools nationwide. As a result, many schools are reporting something to cheer about.

Terry Boehm, president of the Hillsborough Education Foundation in Tampa, FL has this to say about the program "The Hillsborough Education Foundation is proud to be part of the Extra Credit for Schools program and very appreciative of the generous support of Verizon. Extra Credit for Schools is making a difference in the lives of our students." Boehm said he uses the funds generated from the program to go toward scholarships for needy students. Currently, Hillsborough has 600 students in grades 3-12 selected to receive a scholarship.

Study #2: ECFS Can Be Good Medicine
The Adam Nieves Fund was set up by a Florida elementary school to provide financial support to a young student suffering from a brain tumor. Utilizing the Extra Credit for Schools funding, the school has donated money to help the family cope with the expensive medical bills. Some of the schools across the country that participate in the Extra Credit for School program include: