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Keeping Up With Special-Needs Training & Standards: What Districts Need To Know in 2026

As the number of students with disabilities and IEPs rises nationwide, transportation teams face growing pressure to stay compliant, confident, and trained. Explore what’s evolving and how to stay on top of it all.

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Managementby Sharnette Young, Henry County SchoolsFebruary 3, 2026

Why Representation Matters in Transportation Leadership

In honor of Black History Month, a firsthand look at how diverse leadership in school transportation builds trust and drives stronger systems.

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Managementby Joshua Hinerman, Tennessee Department of EducationJanuary 30, 2026

A New Chapter for Tennessee Pupil Transportation: A Vision Grounded in Service, Partnership, and Purpose

Check in with Tennessee’s new state transportation manager, Josh Hinerman, as he reflects on his journey, path to leadership, and priorities for student-centered transportation.

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A red, orange and yellow graphic with anti-pinch door sensor products and text reading "Maine's New Mandate: Anti-Pinch-Sensors & Bus Safety."
Safetyby Elora HaynesJanuary 29, 2026

Prevent School Bus Dragging Incidents: Anti-Pinch Door Sensors and Maine’s New Mandate

As Maine becomes one of the first states to require anti-pinch door sensors on new school buses, manufacturers like Mayser offer a look at how the technology works and why it's a critical fail-safe.

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Managementby Bret E. BrooksJanuary 28, 2026

Building Stronger Partnerships: How School Transportation Can Improve Relationships With School Boards

Strong communication and trust between transportation leaders and school boards are essential to safe, effective operations. Here’s how to build a better partnership.

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Special Needs TransportationCover Storyby Amanda HuggettJanuary 26, 2026

Special-Needs Transportation Shifts in 2026: More Riders, More Tech, New Pressures [Survey Report]

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? Operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and emerging challenges. Details here! Survey sponsor: AMF Bruns of America.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettJanuary 22, 2026

5 Questions: Inside Micro Bird’s Market Growth

Let’s check in with the Canadian manufacturer with a new U.S. presence! Hear first-hand about Micro Bird’s expansion and the company’s long-term North American vision.

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Why Student Privacy Matters in Special-Needs School Transportation

Learn more about what federal law really allows when sharing special-needs information with bus drivers and aides while protecting student privacy.

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Safetyby Derek GrahamJanuary 13, 2026

10 Years, Same Debate: Why We Need to Implement Seat Belts on School Buses

From NHTSA in 2015 to NTSB in 2025, the message on school bus seat belts hasn’t changed. In this op/ed, Derek Graham explores what a decade of data reveals about safety, student behavior, and driver satisfaction.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettJanuary 7, 2026

5 Questions: Inside the New Summit School Services

National Express is now fully operating under a new name with new ownership. Let’s dig into the details of the new company structure in this Q&A with its CEO.

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