Judge approves death settlements in Huntsville bus crash
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A circuit court judge has approved four wrongful death settlements from the November 2006 school bus crash that killed four Lee High School students and injured others. The lawsuits claimed the students were killed or injured because the bus driver and his employer were negligent. To read the full story, click here.
Program enhances students’ education on school buses
SHERIDAN, Ark. — The Aspirnaut Initiative, a program that gives high-performing students laptops or video iPods and sets them up with online courses and educational videos during their school bus rides, is providing rural Arkansas students with an opportunity to enrich their education. To read the full story, click here.
Virginia school bus driver enjoys long-running career
SUFFOLK, Va. — Bus driver Ulysses Whitfield has spent the last 54 years working for Suffolk Public Schools. He began driving buses for the district at age 16 and plans to continue because he finds students fun to be around. To read the full story, click here.
Bus Briefs — 12/30/08
Judge approves death settlements in Huntsville bus crash HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A circuit court judge has approved four wrongful death settl...
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