Phillips 66, ECISD to unveil partnership

Nov. 13—Ector County ISD will welcome representatives from Phillips 66 as they roll out a new partnership to implement the innovative ST Math program Nov. 14.

The district will visit LBJ Elementary, 6401 Amber Drive, from 10 to 11 a.m. and visit classrooms to see the program in action and hear from Phillips 66 about the donation.

ST Math, a visually engaging, game-based learning program, has shown measurable success in improving students' mathematical understanding and achievement. Through this partnership, Phillips 66 enables Ector County schools to bring this math program into classrooms.

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