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Glow and Go program brings safety vests to 18 Bismarck schools

Updated Oct 23, 12:12 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation created the Glow and Go program to distribute reflective safety vests to elementary students during darker morning hours. [KX News]
The program covers 18 local Bismarck schools and has distributed over 1,500 vests so far. [KX News]
Community member Jeff White spearheaded the initiative with support from Bravera and Title Teams to improve visibility for students biking and walking to school. [KFYR-TV]
Students report that wearing the vests helps them feel safer from traffic while commuting to school. [KFYR-TV]
School staff have observed that students wearing the vests show a greater sense of pride and responsibility, and may demonstrate improved classroom focus and attention. [KFYR-TV]

When did the Glow and Go program launch and when were vests distributed?
What was the total cost of the program and how was it funded?
Are there plans to continue or expand the program to additional schools or grade levels?

KX News: KX News frames this as a Bismarck Public Schools Foundation initiative that has already distributed over 1,500 reflective vests to improve visibility during dark winter mornings. Read it → · Ads
KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV emphasizes the community partnership angle, crediting community member Jeff White and organizations like Bravera and Title Teams, and highlights both safety and active lifestyle benefits through interviews with students and a school principal. Read it → · Ads

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