A shiny stretch limousine arrives at the entrance of a neighborhood elementary school at lunch hour.  To envious students looking on, it’s a scene most have only watched on television. The driver opens the door, ushers students into its plush interior and slowly drives off on its way to a favorite local restaurant.  Upon arrival, they are welcomed to a special lunch in their honor.  Some ninety minutes later, the limousine returns to the school
where students pour out and begin proudly telling of their
memorable experience to friends and fellow students.

It’s a scene that’s being repeated in towns all across the
Carolinas.  Since its inception, response to the unique
Limos for Learning™ program has been overwhelming.
A successful example of a non-profit public/private
partnership at work to improve education, Limos for
Learning™ rewards and recognizes young readers
for outstanding effort &reading improvement.
Students who demonstrate most-improved status
based on criteria established by their teachers
are treated to a unique experience that’s been
shown to motivate even the most reluctant
young students.

Many deserving students become disillu-
sioned when standardized test scores are
utilized as the sole criteria for recognition
And reward – effort and hard work toward
meeting goals is oftentimes overlooked.  Armed with
extensive experience motivating employees of her own
company and twenty years of volunteer work in South Carolina
public schools, founder Betsy Ross set out to develop a cooperative
incentive program to help overcome this critical situation.

Limos For Learning™, a non-profit 501C3 charitable organization, is fueled by the desire
to positively reinforce hard work toward meeting individual reading goals, recognize and reward those accomplishments, and promote literacy among elementary school children.

Evidence abounds that when we encourage reading among our youngest students, it ensures children obtain the solid foundation necessary for present and future success.  When students are challenged to jump through the next hoop – and then rewarded for accomplishing those goals – they gain confidence.

“Our goal is to reinforce that success is attainable at any level through hard work.  The more children read, the more they comprehend, learn, and increase their ability to communicate effectively.  These are key elements that not only raise test scores, but also become invaluable tools in life. Limos For LearningTM is putting smiles on the faces of deserving children, parents, and teachers alike.”