Now Online: School Bus Fleet's February 2025 Special-Needs Issue
From IEP communication to assistive technology and our annual special-needs survey results, don't miss these need-to-know articles.
Check out the latest topics related to special-needs transportation in our February 2025 issue.
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The latest issue of School Bus Fleet is now available, and our annual special-needs edition! Designed to deliver topics and trends to keep you informed, these articles were chosen based on real industry feedback into the pain points and areas of opportunity, voiced by you!
In February's issue, you'll find:
A recap of the results from our special-needs survey. Find out what this year's data tells us about staffing and pay, tech adoption, fleet makeup, and more.
A rundown of the latest and most-recommended assistive devices and tools to use on the bus to support students with diverse physical and cognitive needs.
Tips for increasing communication and collaboration between a district's transportation and special-education teams to deliver crucial IEP information.
An editor's note exploring what's behind the rise in special-needs transportation.
A preview of the upcoming National Congress on School Transportation.
Five questions and answers with Teena Mitchell on all things special needs.
A list of 10 ideas to celebrate Love the Bus Month, and from from our editorial board about why they love the bus.
How one district in Maine went all in on propane.
How one New York school used state funds to create a new driver training program to solve their driver shortage and improve culture.
NSTA's take on the new presidential administration.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Nearly 90 Years of Safely Transporting Wisconsin Students
From one farmer's act of service to a fourth-generation family business, Kobussen Buses reflects on nearly 90 years of earning the trust of Wisconsin families.
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Changing Lanes: AMF Bruns, Pro-Vision, CALSTART, HopSkipDrive, & Kooner
Check out who's been hired, promoted, and appointed to leadership positions at various school transportation industry suppliers and nonprofits.
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NCST Announces 18th Congress Event Dates, New Committees
The National Congress on School Transportation moves to St. Louis in May 2029, convening delegates and industry representatives to discuss new best practice recommendations. Now, the new committee chairs have been named.
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Key Moments from the 2026 NSTA Annual Meeting in the Mile High City
From federal policy updates and OEM presentations to speed networking and industry awards, see photos and highlights from the contractor association’s summer conference in Denver.
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HopSkipDrive Launches Spanish-Language App Update, Plans Additional Language Support
The update aims to improve communication with multilingual families by offering ride tracking, notifications, and support in Spanish, with more languages planned for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Where the Yellow Bus Takes Us: School Bus Fleet's 2026 Photo of the Year Winners
See the winning photos from School Bus Fleet's 2026 Photo of the Year contest, featuring stunning school bus images from across the U.S., from scenic landscapes to everyday moments.
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Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Student Transportation
Learn the five key elements that bus drivers and transportation directors can use to stay calm in any situation.
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2026 Back-To-School Readiness Report
Staffing gaps, flat budgets, and the distance between “mostly prepared” and ready for the 2026-2027 school year.
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National School Transportation Association Presents 2026 Award Winners
Twenty-one individuals and contractor companies were recognized for excellence in student transportation at NSTA's annual meeting and convention in Denver.
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School Transportation Data Is Only as Powerful as the Story It Tells
Leaders say turning operational metrics into student-centered narratives can help districts justify investments and improve service.
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