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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 Thomas McMahonOctober 26, 2009

A tough seat to fill

Those who have worked at school bus operations for many years have likely seen periods of acute driver shortage. For many school districts, now is not one of those times. As we report in our annual School District Survey ...

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Claire AtkinsonOctober 12, 2009

Chicago student’s murder sparks calls to action

The Obama administration, Chicago city officials and community groups have all begun to respond to the shocking and brutal beating death of 16-year-old honors student Derrion Albert.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Claire AtkinsonSeptember 21, 2009

Music fun for kids and adults alike

I wanted to brighten up your Monday with this fun music video from Daddy a Go Go, a rock and roll band created by John Boydston in Atlanta, Ga.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonAugust 31, 2009

Bus makes memorable gift

Should every state’s governor have a model school bus in his or her office? Dirk Kempthorne thinks it would be a good idea. While he was governor of Idaho ...

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Kelly RoherAugust 17, 2009

We Welcome Your Feedback, News

We here at SCHOOL BUS FLEET strive to address a variety of topics in each issue of our magazine. One of the best ways for us to ensure that we’re providing you with information on the most timely pupil transportation issues is...

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonAugust 10, 2009

A heavy load to bear

I gripped the steering wheel of the massive vehicle, checked all of my mirrors, and slowly pulled onto the road, driving as carefully as possible to make sure my precious cargo stayed safe from harm. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a yellow school bus that I was operating this day. ...

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