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Managementby Thomas McMahonJanuary 18, 2017

NSTA Discusses Self-Driving Cars, Government Updates

Autonomous vehicles, VW settlement funds, and the new administration in Washington are among the topics targeted at NSTA’s Midwinter Meeting.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 17, 2017

Proposed Nebraska Bills Call for Seat Belts on School Buses, Mobile Device Crackdown

Sen. Robert Hilkemann introduces one bill that would require school buses to be equipped with lap-shoulder belts, and another that would prohibit use of wireless communication devices by school bus drivers. 

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJanuary 17, 2017

4 Kids Killed in School Bus Danger Zone in 2015-16

Three of the children were fatally struck by school buses, while one student was killed by a passing vehicle.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

DOT Forms Committee on Automation

The committee will address the development and deployment of automated vehicles and the Department of Transportation’s related research and regulations.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJanuary 13, 2017

GAO Issues Report on School Bus Safety

The report analyzes 15 years of crash data and surveys states’ requirements for school bus inspections and driver training.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

Blue Bird Names 2016 Dealer of the Year

Canyon State Bus Sales, which launched a new facility and increased sales, is recognized as the school bus OEM's top dealer for 2016.

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Maintenanceby Thomas McMahonJanuary 12, 2017

Plan Unveiled to Update South Carolina's School Bus Fleet

Half of the state’s 5,582 school buses are more than 15 years old. The state superintendent asks legislators to fund bus replacement as well as driver and technician pay increases.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 12, 2017

First Student Offers 12 Winter Driving Safety Tips

With arctic temperatures gripping much of the country and the long-term forecast calling for ice and snow, First Student is sharing winter safety tips for parents, students, and drivers. 

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffJanuary 12, 2017

School Bus Driver Wins Gold Medals in World Track Event

Emma McGowan, who drives a special-needs bus for Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Schools, takes home two gold medals from the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Australia.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJanuary 11, 2017

Congressmen Call for Hearing on School Bus Safety

U.S. representatives from Tennessee and Maryland cite concerns from recent high-profile school bus crashes in their states.

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