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Safetyby James BlueJune 26, 2019

Updating Aging School Bus Fleets a Critical Challenge

Districts need more financial support not only to ensure they have enough drivers, but safe, reliable buses for them to drive as well.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson June 19, 2019

Cooling System Suppliers Expand School Bus Offerings

Equipment options ranging from three-unit air-conditioning systems to roof-mount and electric applications are designed to enhance reliability and cooling efficiency for school bus fleets.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 18, 2019

5 Tips for Effective Driver Retraining

Taking a personal approach, avoiding a punitive tone, and providing handouts in a well-documented retraining program can help get struggling school bus drivers on track.

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Safetyby Blake KrapfJune 18, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Advocacy Is a Journey, Not a Destination

More than 50 NSTA members traveled to Washington, D.C., in support of the Stop for School Buses Act. As a result, many legislators have signed on to support the bill’s passage.

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Managementby Bob TessJune 17, 2019

District, Contractor Partner for Behavior Support Success on the School Bus

Wausau (Wis.) School District and First Student work together to bring Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports to the school bus. Driver-student relationships improve considerably as well as communication between the district and bus company.

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SafetyCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson June 14, 2019

School Bus Contractor Driven to Boost Safety, Training

From purchasing and operating one school bus company to later establishing another from the ground up, Reliance Student Transportation President and CEO John Polli has proven his dedication and commitment to the school bus industry.

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Safetyby Lane BertrandJune 14, 2019

School Buses and Bicycles: Sharing the Road Safely

Staff members at a Michigan transportation department work with local cyclists on safety exercises and learn that it is possible for the two transportation modes to coexist in harmony.

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Maintenanceby Brad BarkerJune 13, 2019

Preventive Maintenance: Easier Than Performing Corrective Maintenance

Learning how to spot potential problems and analyze the problems' cause and effect will help you determine why components are failing and guide you to a solution.

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Safetyby Ronna WeberJune 7, 2019

School Transportation and the Legalization of Marijuana

There is no gray area on testing, yet either willingly or unwillingly, drivers are still finding themselves on the wrong side of this issue, says Ronna Weber, a consultant working with the American Bus Association.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 5, 2019

5 Questions: Patrick Dean on Family Business, Innovative Training

Patrick Dean, vice president of business development at family-owned Dean Transportation, shares how the company is investing in innovative training and working to mitigate the driver shortage by offering ongoing professional development.

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