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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2016

First Student Safety Manager Honored by National Safety Council

Suzanne Caldeira, who oversees safety operations at 19 First Student locations in New York, is named a 2016 Rising Star of Safety.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 11, 2016

SOAR School Bus Safety Program Takes Flight

School districts in Georgia and other states have adopted the "Safe, Orderly, and Respectful" concept for teaching students about school bus safety.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 11, 2016

PHOTOS: Students Learn School Bus Safety in SOAR Program

Here’s a look at the safety training stations that students go through in the SOAR ("Safe, Orderly, and Respectful") program at two Georgia school districts.

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ArticlesOctober 10, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Coalition Comments on VW Settlement Funds

The mitigation trust fund can be used to support the replacementor repowering of diesel-powered vehicles, including school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 7, 2016

NASDPTS Reveals Conference Agenda

State pupil transportation directors will convene in Kansas City, Missouri, next month to discuss such topics as school bus evacuations, stop-arm violations, and service animals.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2016

Louisiana District Extends Contract with First Student

Jefferson Parish Public School System in New Orleans renews its contract with the school bus company for five more years. First Student will add more than 60 new buses over the course of the new contract.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2016

$300M Deal to Support International, IC Bus Dealer Inventory

Navistar Financial closes a two-year dealer floor plan transaction to support International Truck and IC Bus dealer inventory funding.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2016

Student Transportation Inc. Celebrates Anti-Bullying Awareness Month

The contractor’s “Bully-Free Buses” campaign is led by Blue Shirt Day. Drivers, mechanics, and others wear blue shirts to show solidarity against bullying.

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ArticlesOctober 6, 2016

NAPT News & Views — Teaming Up With TSA for School Bus Security Training

The NAPT Summit will feature a security training exercise with law enforcement officers providing instruction and simulating security threats that could occur in pupil transportation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 6, 2016

School Bus Driver Recounts Fire Evacuation, Gets Big Gift on ‘Ellen’ Show

In the weeks since she evacuated her passengers from a bus fire, Renita Smith has been lauded by students, school officials, and others. Now, Ellen DeGeneres adds to the accolades with a hefty reward.

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