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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Supports Apangea Learning's Math Motivation Program

More than 28,000 Students Participate in "Live Your Life with Math" Initiative

PITTSBURGH, May 20, 2009 - As many a parent can attest, it can be hard to get teenagers
motivated to tackle their math studies. If those students are struggling to grasp the subject and are at
risk for falling behind, it can be even harder for them to muster the inspiration.

Apangea Learning Inc., (www.apangealearning.com), leaders in personalized, one-on-one online
tutoring for students across the country, said today that more than 28,000 junior high and high school
math students participated in a recent month-long, points-based motivational program sponsored by
leading retailer American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. in partnership with the nonprofit Consortium for Public
Education.

The program, called "Live Your Life with Math," featured points awarded for math problems
successfully solved and progress through the individualized learning pathways that Apangea develops
in consultation with students' classroom teachers. Students who earned sufficient points were
awarded with American Eagle Outfitters gift cards.

Apangea runs a series of individual motivational programs and school-vs.-school contests throughout
the year.

"We know from our research and from our daily interaction with thousands of students that motivation
programs make a real difference. They have a direct impact on the amount of tutoring completed by
those students who need the help most," said Gerry Balbier, Apangea executive vice president.
"We are grateful to American Eagle Outfitters and Consortium for Public Education for helping to add new
sizzle to our motivation programs."

Balbier noted that the American Eagle Outfitters tie-in is the first time Apangea has added branded
content to its online tutoring services. Students accessing the Apangea system during the "Live Your
Life with Math" program, either during the school day or after hours from home, saw details about the
American Eagle Outfitters tie-in and the opportunity to win gift cards.

"American Eagle Outfitters is a great brand, highly valued by our teenaged students," said Balbier.
"Their participation added spark to the program and we look forward to working with other corporate
philanthropic groups as we expand our reach across the country."

Marketers interested in reaching school students across the country by supporting Apangea Learning
in its motivation programs are encouraged to call Susan Kim at 866.357.8664 x233 or reach her via email at skim@apangealearning.com.

ABOUT AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, ("AEO, Inc.") offers high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices. The American Eagle Outfitters® brand targets 15 to 25 year old girls and guys, with 952 stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.ae.com.

ABOUT APANGEA LEARNING

Apangea Learning (www.apangealearning.com) is a pioneer in developing cost-effective, one-on-one online math and writing tutoring services for students in elementary through high schools across the United States. School districts purchase seat licenses for Apangea's services and provide access to their students during the school day and after hours from home. Individual families and students may also subscribe directly. With its programs based on one of the world's largest bodies of cognitive research originally conducted by the U.S. military, Apangea has both strong technical resources and a content-development prowess that enables it to harness advanced Web technologies and offer innovative instruction techniques. The privately owned company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Media Contact

Susan Kim

Marketing Coordinator
866.357.8664 x233
skim@apangealearning.com