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Wes Platt
Lauren Fletcher

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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 Blog•by Wes Platt•June 16, 2023

Trip Sheet: Pursuit of Clean School Buses Requires Time, Money, and Commitment

From diesel to electric or propane, the ambitious endeavor of replacing the U.S. school bus fleet comes with a hefty price tag. The potential cost and time required for a complete transformation is pretty staggering.

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School Bus Fleet Blog•by Wes Platt•May 8, 2023

Trip Sheet: Express Yourself! Don't Enjoy the Silence - Shout!

We can't expect others to read our minds and know what we need. So learn how to advocate for yourself, your team, and your passengers.

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School Bus Fleet Blog•by Carina Noble•April 21, 2023

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Automated Driving Systems Aren't Far-Flung Sci-Fi

Time will tell if these new technologies might eliminate the need for drivers of commercial vehicles, including school buses, but student-passenger safety remains a paramount concern.

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School Bus Fleet Blog•by Joe Redmond, First Student•April 13, 2023

School Bus Operations and the Importance of a Security Culture

Building a security culture for any organization is essential to overcome complacency and mitigate risk.

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two people stand in front of a poster that says "why do you stay in this position?"
School Bus Fleet Blog•by Christian Lepe and Dr. Lisa Gonzales•March 23, 2023

The Value of Stay Interviews in Transportation Staff Retention

Want to maintain your team? Retain it by making real connections and opening lines of communication to make sure employees feel heard and valued.

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School Bus Fleet Blog•by Carina Noble•March 17, 2023

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Partnering with NHTSA to Keep Focus on Illegal School Bus Passing

"We did not get here overnight; there has likely been a quiet erosion of drivers following correct protocols around stopped school buses with several factors at work – including distracted driving and a lack of consistent continuing education requirements for drivers."

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