Blue Bus Helping Deliver 4,000 Books to Area Children
ST. JOHNS, MI: Clinton Transit and Clinton County RESA have partnered to get more books into the hands of area youth. With support from Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), Talking is Teaching, and the Clinton Great Start Collaborative, more than 4,000 books have been purchased and placed on 28 Clinton Transit buses.
Talking is Teaching helps boost early brain and vocabulary development in children—which is something Clinton Transit is proud to get behind. CCRESA and the Clinton Great Start say that “utilizing the local campaign ‘Talking is Teaching’, encourages parents and caregivers to engage in simple, everyday activities like talking, reading, and singing to boost their children’s early brain and vocabulary development.”
“It’s really to be cognizant of how when we’re talking to children, we’re teaching them,” explains Scott Koenigsknecht, Superintendent of Clinton County RESA. “And when you’re reading to children, that’s exactly what you’re doing.”
“As children board the Blue Bus, they will be invited to choose a free book,” shares MaLissa Schutt, executive director for Clinton Transit. “We’re thrilled to participate, ensuring children and families throughout Clinton County have access to materials that promote childhood literacy.”
The books will be available on Clinton Transit’s buses for the next several weeks or until they’ve all been dispersed.
Established in 2001, Clinton Transit is keeping people connected with scheduled on-demand transportation for all Clinton County residents. Safe, reliable and affordable, the Blue Bus is an essential service to those without transportation or the ability to drive. By providing ADA-compliant, curb-to-curb mobility as a service, Clinton Transit is creating a more connected, accessible and vibrant community. For more information on the Blue Bus, visit mybluebus.com.
