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Wes Platt

Wes Platt

Former Executive Editor

[Archives] Join us in an open-ended conversation about children and school buses – and the people who bring them together from SBF's editorial team and guest authors.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Michael ShieldsSeptember 2, 2020

School Reopening Checklist: Pinpointing the Right Questions

Asking and seeking answers to the right questions can help nail down some steps to take to plan even as the pandemic and its impact on school start remains uncertain in so many parts of the U.S.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby John Benish Jr. August 19, 2020

The Yellow Bus Is as Dependable as Ever

We are poised for the complete return to classroom learning, and ready to do what we do best: transport students safely and efficiently, each day, every day.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Steve WhaleyAugust 10, 2020

Op-Ed: Propane Buses Can Provide Stability During Uncertainty

The director of autogas business development for the Propane Education and Research Council notes that with the lowest total cost of ownership of any fuel, propane buses provide districts with cost savings that can ease budget strains caused by coronavirus.

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In Moves to Protect School Staff, Don’t Forget Bus Drivers

All the media coverage of when and how schools nationwide will reopen, what classrooms will look like, and the risks to teachers is vital. Still, the safety and well-being of the people taking kids to and from school should receive more attention.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Curt MacysynJuly 27, 2020

Task Force Supports Transportation’s Role in a Return to the Classroom

The STARTS Task Force report does not mandate one direct pathway to get students back to school safely. It provides a process to make sure that all the relevant decisions are considered and addressed.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Shannon WeberJuly 10, 2020

Arizona Association Virtual Conference: ‘Zoom’-ing Through 2020

Due to COVID-19 and the inability to social distance members in its traditional platform, the Transportation Administrators of Arizona recently held its first ever virtual conference.

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