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Safetyby Ronna WeberJune 13, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — The Intersection of Automated Vehicles and School Transportation

NSTA's executive director says that while the unique operating environment of the school transportation industry must be considered in the development of this technology, the industry must also recognize its potential benefits.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 12, 2017

5 Questions: Allen Schaeffer on Diesel Emissions, VW Settlements

Allen Schaeffer, the executive director for the Diesel Technology Forum, shares insights on emission reductions, the VW settlement funds, and renewable diesel.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 8, 2017

DERA Escapes Budget Cuts (Again)

DERA’s latest escape from the budget axe is a testament to its broad support in multiple industries and on both sides of the political aisle.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 6, 2017

Directors Weigh Pros and Cons of Alt-Fuels, Clean Diesel

Analyzing fuel choices for school buses, assessing the impact of school reform on transportation, and dealing with the ongoing driver shortage were hot topics at SBX 2017.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserMay 31, 2017

Golden Opportunities to Go for Green: Taking Advantage of Alt-Fuel School Bus Funding

VW settlement and other funds converge with increasing progress, availability, and demonstrated efficiency of alternative-fuel school buses, making now the time to seek out myriad grant opportunities.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2017

Oregon District Shuns Motorcoaches, Runs ‘Yellow Charters’

With the upgraded buses, Eugene School District is bolstering safety, saving money, and providing a comfortable ride for students on activity trips. An alarming crash sealed the district’s shift away from motorcoaches.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonApril 26, 2017

Dealing With Driver Shortage Is Still a Big Deal

There are other commercial driving jobs that pay more than driving a school bus, but they don’t involve transporting students. The opportunity to contribute to children’s education and safety could spark interest in the job.    

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Managementby James BlueApril 21, 2017

Great Ideas Abound on the Bus

Great ideas come in many forms. What all of these innovations have in common is that they promote the role of school buses in student achievement.

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Managementby Ronna WeberApril 19, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — 6 Ways to Achieve Regulatory Relief

There are six options to provide regulatory relief: the Congressional Review Act, executive orders, appropriations legislation, authorization legislation, courts, and the rulemaking process.

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Managementby Mike MartinApril 17, 2017

NAPT News & Views — Thinking Big? Think About This

The IC Bus event was about embracing change and thinking big. Thinking big is hard sometimes, and change of any kind is stressful.

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