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Newsby Sadiah Thompson May 31, 2019

School Bus Aide Accused of Attacking Special-Needs Students

Juanita Tappin of Florida is reportedly shown on bus video hitting several special-needs students and adults with disabilities. She is charged with eight counts of abuse against a child and an adult.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2019

Special-Needs Student Bitten By Another Student on School Bus

Ten-year-old Lillian Waldron, who, her mother says, is developmentally delayed and nonverbal, gets off the school bus crying after being bitten multiple times by another student on the bus.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson May 3, 2019

Special-Needs School Bus Crashes Into Lawn, No One Injured

The driver tells police that the bus's brakes had failed after starting the bus from a stop, causing the bus to sideswipe another vehicle and crash into the lawn of a home.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 10, 2019

Durham Adds 54 New Propane School Buses to Washington Fleet

The transportation company teams up with Spokane Public Schools to roll out new propane-powered school buses that will be used to service the district’s special-needs bus routes.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson April 5, 2019

Getting School Bus Drivers, Aides Involved in the IEP Process

While it may not be ideal for transportation staff to be involved in every step of the Individualized Education Program process, it is essential for them to communicate with parents and related service staff to acquire information that may directly impact a student's safe travel to and from school.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 4, 2019

Special-Needs School Bus Driver, Aide Honored for Helping Save Student from Passing Car

The bus driver shouts at the parent of the 5-year-old special-needs student and beeps the bus’s horn to prevent them from crossing the street when an SUV speeds past the bus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2019

Special-Needs Student Injured By Another Student on School Bus

A kindergartner scratches a second grade student on the face, causing injuries to the student's forehead, temple, and cheek surrounding his eye.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2019

Special-Needs School Bus Manager, Monitor Honored

Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Schools presents awards to Special-Needs Bus Manager Julie Peterson and Special-Needs Bus Monitor Hannah Robinson. Also recognized are a general education driver and a fleet technician.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2019

Q’Straint Calls for NAPT Special-Needs Transportation Award Nominations

Those who have been NAPT members for at least three years and have at least three years of special-needs transportation experience are eligible. The submissions deadline is July 30.

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School Bus Fleet BlogMarch 4, 2019

Student-Run Café Fosters Learning Opportunities for Transportation Team

Las Vegas district school bus drivers enjoy breakfast served by special-education students while learning more about their transportation team and its role in education.

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