In May 2023, the Mebane Foundation proudly selected the UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education as the institution to carry forward our long-standing commitment to innovative literacy education in North Carolina and beyond. After a competitive statewide search, we chose Cato College as the partner best aligned with founder Allen Mebane’s vision for improving how […]
The Mebane Foundation is pleased to share this exciting news from Book Harvest, one of our most valued partners. I met Founder Ginger Young in 2017 and was impressed by her vision for early childhood literacy and her commitment to ensuring that all children have access to engaging, age-appropriate books in their own homes. Supporting […]
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A Unique Position with Big Impact Davie County is home to a rare and powerful educational role—a preschool coach—who serves as a critical bridge between early childhood educators. This innovative, shared position between Smart Start of Davie County and Davie County Schools supports public school pre-K classrooms, licensed childcare centers, and faith-based preschools alike. For […]
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By Jeanna Baxter White Congratulations to Book Harvest on another fantastic Dream Big Book Drive & Community Celebration! I first met Founder Ginger Young in 2017 and was immediately inspired by her vision for early childhood literacy and her commitment to ensuring that all children have access to engaging, age-appropriate books at home. Supporting this […]
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Mebane Message – Fall 2025
/in Other Educational Programs/by Jeanna Baxter WhiteIn May 2023, the Mebane Foundation proudly selected the UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education as the institution to carry forward our long-standing commitment to innovative literacy education in North Carolina and beyond. After a competitive statewide search, we chose Cato College as the partner best aligned with founder Allen Mebane’s vision for improving how […]
Book Harvest’s 5th Annual Summer Block Party Set for July 19 in Durham
/in Book Harvest/by Jeanna Baxter WhiteThe Mebane Foundation is pleased to share this exciting news from Book Harvest, one of our most valued partners. I met Founder Ginger Young in 2017 and was impressed by her vision for early childhood literacy and her commitment to ensuring that all children have access to engaging, age-appropriate books in their own homes. Supporting […]
Behind the Scenes in Early Education: How Davie County’s Preschool Coach is Transforming Classrooms and Shaping Futures
/in Preschool, Smart Start/by Jeanna Baxter WhiteA Unique Position with Big Impact Davie County is home to a rare and powerful educational role—a preschool coach—who serves as a critical bridge between early childhood educators. This innovative, shared position between Smart Start of Davie County and Davie County Schools supports public school pre-K classrooms, licensed childcare centers, and faith-based preschools alike. For […]
Dream Big Event Inspires a Love of Reading for the Next Generation
/in Book Harvest/by Jeanna Baxter WhiteBy Jeanna Baxter White Congratulations to Book Harvest on another fantastic Dream Big Book Drive & Community Celebration! I first met Founder Ginger Young in 2017 and was immediately inspired by her vision for early childhood literacy and her commitment to ensuring that all children have access to engaging, age-appropriate books at home. Supporting this […]