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Safety•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•May 26, 2011

More Than Just a Radio

Digital two-way radios for the school bus industry offer messaging capabilities, increased capacity, interoperability and GPS tracking, all while remaining affordable.

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Safety•by John P. Fahey•May 19, 2011

A Comprehensive Plan for School Bus Accidents

A veteran transportation director discusses the four phases of an emergency response cycle in relation to this type of event and how using them enhances student safety.

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Management•by Thomas McMahon•May 12, 2011

Everyone’s a Customer

Since taking the transportation helm at Montgomery County Public Schools two years ago, Todd Watkins has focused on enhancing customer service while growing and diversifying his management team.

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Safety•by Peggy A. Burns, Esq.•May 5, 2011

Bullying and Harassment: Thin Line and Thin Ice

An expert on legal issues in school transportation discusses the distinction between bullying and harassment and offers best practices for dealing with both on the bus.

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Management•by Mike Martin•April 28, 2011

NAPT News & Views

In a recent blog post, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood pointed out that bus drivers are the "first education ambassadors our kids see every day" — a message NAPT Executive Director Mike Martin hopes policymakers will take to heart as they evaluate their difficult budget options.

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Safety•Cover Story•by Kelly Aguinaldo•April 21, 2011

Planning and Training Increase School Bus Security

Pupil transporters discuss the policies and procedures they have established at their operations to keep students and staff members safe. They also share the training resources they utilize, including state associations, First Observer and courses offered by FEMA.

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Management•by Frank Di Giacomo•April 14, 2011

Growing online

For our website, the new year has already brought some new records. January marked the first month that the total number of page views on the site broke 200,000. And we brought in the highest totals of unique visitors and overall visits to the site that we’ve ever had in a month.

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Management•by Mike Martin•April 7, 2011

NAPT News & Views

It’s what we do today and tomorrow that contributes to preventing future accidents. Tight budget situations are not a reason to retreat but to become even more engaged in the conversation locally and nationally about why yellow bus transportation is vital to learning.

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Special Needs Transportation•by Jean M. Zimmerman•April 1, 2011

Specific Special-Needs Evacuations: Cerebral Palsy

A physical therapist explains common disabilities and how they affect school bus emergency evacuations. This article, focusing on students with cerebral palsy, is the first in a series.

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Maintenance•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•March 31, 2011

The Right Brakes for the Bus

SCHOOL BUS FLEET spoke with officials from three braking system manufacturers about how managing weight, drag and temperature with the right system can keep a school bus safe.

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