North Carolina Students Keep Reading All Summer Long With Help From The Mobile Book Bus
As a kid we couldn’t wait for that last school bell to sound and ring in the beginning of summer. But, parents on the other hand, have other things to think about. Some wonder how to keep the kids busy, having fun, yet still engaged in some type of activity that keeps their brains ready when school starts back up again. Enter UCPS Mobile Book Bus to keep North Carolina students reading all summer long.
The Union County Public Schools Mobile Book Bus just began rolling for the summer. And, when it arrives in your community, students can jump on board and access a wide range of books suitable for their age, and at no cost. According to the UCPS website, the bus makes stops at summer learning camps and communities across Union County.
And, in addition to help from communities, “Promising Pages” also makes the program possible with thousands of new and gently used books for the students this summer. Plus, with its brightly colored motif, the Mobile Book Bus is certainly eye catching and inviting for kids.
So, be on the lookout for the Mobile Book Bus to roll into a stop near you. There’s a complete calendar of dates and locations for the bus on the UCPS website. Take a look at it to make plans. And, remember it will not operate the week of July 3.
The UCPS Mobile Book Bus definitely turns traditional summer reading programs upside down. Back when we were in school, we had programs that offered pizza or movie coupons for reaching designated reading goals. But, we didn’t have access to something as exciting as the Mobile Book Bus. So, happy summer and happy reading!
These Are The Best Public Elementary Schools In North Carolina
Choosing the right school for your child can feel like the most important decision in the world. It’s a factor in where you purchase a home. Should you shell out the big bucks for a private school education? How can you set your child up for success? So many parents stress about these decisions for years and years. Good think Niche.com is here to help with rankings of schools and universities across the country. They recently released their 2023 rankings of schools. This includes K-12 as well as higher education. You can play around with the filters and view the rankings based on a variety of factors. One of the more intriguing, and important levels of schooling is elementary schools. This is often when the path is set for children. So what are the best public elementary schools in North Carolina? Let’s find out.
For this list, we are counting charter schools as public schools since they are free to attend. And well the bad news is if you aren’t looking at a charter school or don’t live in the Chapel Hill area, then you’re school isn’t on this list. Yes, of 25 spots there wasn’t a single one that wasn’t a charter school or in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School district. But where did these rankings come from you may ask? According to Niche:
The 2023 Best Public Elementary Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
If you’re struggling with where to send your child to school hopefully this list will help you narrow it down. These are the 25 best public elementary schools in North Carolina.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
