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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 Cheryl SpittlerApril 9, 2018

Relationship Skills Are Essential for Maintaining School Safety

We have a preconceived idea that school employees know how to build relationships, identify struggling students, and de-escalate student behaviors. Now is a good time to re-evaluate those skills.

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NASDPTS Makes National Push for School Bus Safety License Plates

After Ohio and Iowa launched “Flashing Red — Stop Ahead” specialty plates, NASDPTS aims to help other states create similar plates to promote stopping for school buses.

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Volkswagen Brings School Bus Closer to Automation, but Questions Remain

The Volkswagen Group unveils the SEDRIC (SElf DRIving Car) School Bus concept at the International Geneva Motor Show. It features conveniences such as on-demand travel, but many issues related to school transportation need to be resolved. 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 26, 2018

Dad Designs School Bus Lego Set

Inspired by his son’s love of yellow buses, Nathan Roberts creates a model set with the classic plastic building bricks. If his proposal gains enough supporters, Lego will review it for possible production.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 12, 2018

How My Son Got Back on the Bus

If all went well, this would be his first time taking the bus home from school since nearly three years ago, when he stopped riding after enduring various issues on board.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Michael TaylorJanuary 31, 2018

5 Lesser-Known Propane Benefits for School Buses

Michael Taylor of the Propane Education & Research Council points to additional advantages that the alternative fuel offers for school transportation.

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