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Stay current on the practices, equipment, training, and research helping protect students, drivers, and other road users. Here, we cover topics such as illegal passing, loading and unloading, driver safety, student behavior, crash prevention, security, and more.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •April 25, 2019

Wyoming Student Struck, Pulled Under School Bus

The 6-year-old student runs to the side of the bus as it is departing her school in an attempt to stop the driver, but falls and is pulled underneath the bus.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•April 24, 2019

California School Bus Driver Honored for Thwarting Hijack Attempt

Salena Torres is given the North Region School Bus Driver of the Year award by the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Education for the November incident.

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News•by Staff•April 24, 2019

First Student Maintenance Manager Receives Top Technician Award

Frank Naelitz of Ohio is named one of the Auto Care Association’s World Class Technicians.

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News•by Staff•April 24, 2019

STA Celebrates Employee Appreciation Week

Student Transportation of America continues its annual tradition of expressing appreciation for its dedicated employees.

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News•by Staff•April 23, 2019

School Bus Driver Fired for Skipping Students’ Stops

The Alabama driver reportedly skips students’ bus stops due to disruptive behavior. He is let go for not following proper protocol and demonstrating poor student management.

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News•by Staff•April 19, 2019

STA Nebraska Employees 'Stuff the Bus' for Flood Victims

About 150 employees in Omaha took part in a “Stuff-the-Bus” event, donating and collecting items for those affected by the major flood disasters in the state.

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News•by Staff•April 18, 2019

Student Dies After Being Pinned Between Van and School Bus

The 7-year-old student is crossing behind the stopped school bus when a van behind the bus hits him, pinning him against the bus.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•April 18, 2019

2 Women Arrested for Attacking School Bus Driver

Ty’Andra Williams and Tiffany Pruitt of Missouri allegedly board a school bus and beat the driver over a student’s claim that the driver told another student to jump on her.

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News•by Staff•April 18, 2019

Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2019 Contractor of the Year award.

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News•by Staff•April 17, 2019

15 Inducted Into STA’s Safety Wall of Fame

Location managers for the school bus contractor nominated employees for the honor, which highlights safety performance and extraordinary character.

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