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School Bus Fleet Blogby Michael TaylorJuly 26, 2018

More School Districts Selecting Propane Buses

New research from the Propane Education & Research Council finds that the number of school districts choosing the alternative-fuel school buses continues to grow. By early 2018, 840 districts were operating propane buses. 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJune 25, 2018

Will Teacher Strike Gains Impact Pupil Transportation?

The recent teacher strikes illustrate how much of what happens with transportation staff members can benefit from — or be at the mercy of — gains or losses for teachers.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJune 25, 2018

Student School Bus Safety Video Project Wins Championship

Second-grade Kentucky students create a video with related teaching materials on school bus safety. The project wins the Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program Championship.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJune 18, 2018

Roundtable Continued: School Bus Contractors on Job Highlights, Industry Changes

Read more from our conversation with four contracting pros. In this web exclusive, they discuss changes they’ve seen in the industry and what they like most about working in school transportation.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Dr. Tammy GrissomMay 14, 2018

Hope for the Future, in the Form of a School Bus

A school bus represents hope for children who are excited to get to school to learn, as well as for parents who hope that their children will be safe and well prepared for life.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonApril 25, 2018

How Will the VW Settlement Funds Impact School Buses? Check With Your State

As state agencies work out plans for their share of the Volkswagen diesel mitigation funding, it has become clear that allocations for school buses will vary widely from state to state.

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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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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonMarch 28, 2018

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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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserMarch 19, 2018

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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