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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson January 29, 2020

PHOTOS: Special-Needs Student Transporters in Action

In honor of our February 2020 special-needs issue, check out these photo submissions and those from previous stories highlighting special-needs transporters and the important aspects of their job.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson January 29, 2020

School Bus Alternatives Meet a Range of Standards, Student Needs

Some pupil transporters increasingly look beyond the big yellow bus to transport students with special needs and those who are homeless or in foster care, choosing minivans, taxicabs, and other smaller-capacity vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2020

Durham Secures New Contract in Alaska

The transportation company will operate 130 routes and hire more than 220 team members to serve Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 28, 2020

Indiana Motorist Appeals Conviction in Fatal Crash

Alyssa Shepherd’s attorney says that although the crash is a “heart-wrenching tragedy, we believe it is still just an accident and not a crime.”

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 28, 2020

District Adds Extended Stop Arms to School Buses After Student Struck by Car

Bigfork (Mont.) School District 38 is prompted by a recent illegal passing incident that severely injured a 6-year-old student at a nearby district to install the longer stop arms on all its buses.

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StatisticsJanuary 28, 2020

Special-Needs Survey 2020

A slightly higher number of respondents reported aides on buses as well as technology such as video surveillance and child-check reminder devices this year. Operators continue to serve more passengers with special needs.

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 24, 2020

Making the School Bus Ride Easier for Students With Autism in 7 Steps

Students with autism can become overwhelmed by the noise and crowded space on a school bus. Drivers and aides can help by accessing transportation plan information to minimize triggers, establishing consistent routines, and giving calm, clear direction.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 23, 2020

Delaware, Utah Bills Would Crack Down on Stop-Arm Running

Lawmakers in the two states propose legislation that includes measures such as external cameras on buses and increasing fines for offending motorists.

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ProductsJanuary 22, 2020

Night Vision Camera System

Pro-Vision Video Systems’ 1080p HD Mini-Dome Night Vision Camera offers a 175-degree field-of-view that captures high-definition footage.

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ProductsJanuary 22, 2020

Dashcam System

The NexTraq Dashcam can provide downloadable videos, real-time alerts, and live GPS location services for use in a variety of applications, including school transportation.

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