In today’s episode, we are speaking with Kay Ward, Reading Buddies and Book Bus Coordinator at Bristol Tennessee City Schools, and Nelson Pyle, Bristol City Schools Board Member, as they discuss the different reading programs at Bristol Tennessee City Schools. Join us as we hear how these programs have benefited students and how the community stepped in to help students succeed.

For more information about today’s episode, click here to learn more about the Book Bus as well as view a picture of the bus in action. To learn more about Reading Buddies, click here to see how the program works and to read more incredible stories about their success. Click here to read more about Scholastic FACE and their initiative on empowering parents on becoming literacy advocates for their children.