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Sadiah Thompson

Assistant Editor

Sadiah Thompson is a former assistant editor for School Bus Fleet magazine. She started in October 2018. She previously worked as a staff writer for her college newspaper, The Daily Free Press, and also as a content and communications intern for various non-profit organizations.

Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 5, 2021

School Districts Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Driver Shortage

Implementing new routing and software solutions, offering hiring incentives, and contracting out transportation services are just some of the ways districts are working to recruit and retain drivers.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson July 27, 2021

PHOTOS: School Bus Fleet's 2021 Photo Contest

Winning entries in the 17th edition of School Bus Fleet’s Photo Contest reflect striking landscapes and the big yellow bus in nearly all seasons. These shots were selected from 66 total entries by SBF staff.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 22, 2021

FirstGroup Completes Sale of First Student, First Transit

The company reaches a deal with global investor EQT Infrastructure for its North American school bus and public transportation companies.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 15, 2021

School Districts Gear Up for In-Person Learning Amid New CDC Guidance

As school districts across the U.S. prepare for a return to classrooms this fall, the CDC updates its guidance for K-12 schools by urging them to reopen for in-person learning and maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between students, combined with indoor mask wearing.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 7, 2021

California District to Roll Out 2 Propane School Buses

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District purchases the buses using a $268,000 grant from California’s Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 24, 2021

4 Strategies for Addressing Mental Health

Identifying trauma, establishing common ground, and providing holistic support services are just some of the ways pupil transporters can care for their mental health needs and those of the students they transport.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 22, 2021

Missouri District Finds Cost Savings With Propane School Buses

Fort Zumwalt School District R-II saves nearly $70,000 per year on fuel since adding 70 propane school buses to its fleet.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Copper Development Association to Launch Electric School Bus Coalition

Comprising school bus manufacturers and dealers, electric utilities, non-governmental organizations, and material providers, the coalition aims to drive adoption of electric bus fleets and the infrastructure needed to support them.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 15, 2021

Philadelphia District Seeks Transition to Gasoline, Electric School Buses

The School District of Philadelphia is making strides to transition from an all-diesel fleet by purchasing a total of 16 gasoline-powered buses from IC Bus and five electric buses from The Lion Electric Co.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 10, 2021

5 Tips for Electric School Bus Training With First Responders

From dealing with a new electric powertrain and battery technology to different maintenance and safety requirements, the proper training can help ensure a successful emergency response.

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