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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Patrick Dean, NSTA PresidentAugust 22, 2025

Building the Future of Student Transportation: Highlights from NSTA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Convention

From drivers to contractor-member companies, NSTA’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston celebrated school bus excellence while spotlighting trends shaping student transportation.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettAugust 5, 2025

The Power of Industry Associations

School bus pros: Don’t overlook your association benefits. See how national, state, and local groups help advocate, connect, and equip you to succeed. Plus, why they’re essential to doing business today.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NTSA PresidentJuly 25, 2025

Inside the Process: School Bus Safety Subcommittee's Review of FMCSA Proposals

New FMCSA proposals could reshape school bus operations. Here’s how the national contractor’s association is responding to possible changes on railroad crossings and inspection and medical reports.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NTSA PresidentMay 29, 2025

Annual NSTA Bus-In Produces Two Bill Introductions

Association members hit the Hill in force — 65 people, 153 meetings, two bills, and a shared mission to advance student transportation safety.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettMay 22, 2025

Helping Others through Natural Disaster

School buses are used for more than student transportation. In the face of natural disaster, they can represent hope and recovery. In this blog, SBF’s editor recalls living through Midwestern events and shares the story behind our special guide to help others weather the storm.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NTSA PresidentApril 3, 2025

NSTA Alarmed by NHTSA Illegal Passing Study Results

Illegal school bus passing remains a dangerous issue. A national survey reveals the reasons, sparking renewed efforts for a public awareness campaign.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettMarch 27, 2025

Lessons Learned in Leadership… So Far

What makes a great leader? Here are a few of the takeaways I’ve learned so far, with some inspiration from SBF’s 2025 award winners.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NTSA PresidentFebruary 28, 2025

NSTA Plans Capitol Hill Bus-In Amid Trump’s “Change Election”

From executive orders to new leadership at federal agencies, policy shifts are already underway in the nation’s capital. Here’s NSTA’s take on the activity — and what the association is doing and watching in Washington.

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Minnesota Helps School Bus Drivers Feel the Love
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettFebruary 21, 2025

Minnesota’s Way of Helping School Bus Drivers Feel the Love

This northern Midwest state’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is more than a celebration — it’s a showcase of community, gratitude, and warmth. Here’s a peek at the history and how one family-run bus company keeps the good vibes flowing all year long.

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Charge Ahead or Pump the Brakes? Exploring the Safety and Future of Electric School Buses
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 28, 2025

Electric vs. Diesel: Will Recent Fires Stall the EV Push? [Op/Ed]

Two recent school bus fires involving electric buses fuel the question: Where are we headed with electric adoption, and will diesel be the mainstay longer than we thought?

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 22, 2025

What’s Behind the Rise in Special Needs Transportation?

Autism, mental health, and social development: Special-needs transportation is changing. Here’s why — and what it means for pupil transporters.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NSTA PresidentJanuary 21, 2025

NSTA Advocacy Team Gears Up for Change in Presidential Administration and 119th U.S. Congress

As the country gears up for a new administration, NSTA reflects on the historical context of Trump’s second inauguration and the significance of the 20th Amendment in presidential transitions.

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