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Articlesby Wes PlattJanuary 22, 2024

Effective Evacuation Plans for Special-Needs Students

Discover essential strategies for evacuating special-needs students from school buses. This comprehensive approach includes customized evacuation plans, effective staff training, regular emergency drills, and community engagement to enhance student safety.

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Newsby Wes PlattNovember 3, 2023

Seeking Input: School Transportation Weather Emergency Preparedness

Participate in this quick survey by Nov. 10 to share your insights about how prepared your school district is to deal with dangerous winter weather events.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 20, 2023

FCC Allows E-Rate Funding to be Used for School Bus Wi-Fi

School districts can use funding from the E-Rate program beginning in 2024, as the Emergency Connectivity Fund sunsets.

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Articlesby Wes PlattOctober 11, 2023

3 ChatGPT Prompts for Optimizing Winter Weather Preparedness

Empower your school transportation team with expertly crafted prompts, guiding you through comprehensive winter weather planning, vehicle maintenance, and emergency response strategies.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 22, 2023

School Buses Could Be Subject to New Federal Automatic Emergency Braking Standard

The new rule, proposed by the NHTSA and FMCSA, each year is projected to save 155 lives, stop 19,000 crashes, and prevent thousands of injuries.

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Articlesby Wes PlattMay 19, 2023

5 Useful ChatGPT Prompts for School Transportation Pros

Could AI prompts revolutionize school transportation operations? From efficient bus fleet routing to managing student behavior and emergency planning, see how AI-powered assistance might transform the way professionals navigate their crucial responsibilities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 6, 2023

Connecticut Firefighters Receive Donated School Bus

Fire department trainers will use the bus to simulate emergency situations and perform trainings such as strut stabilization and passenger extrication.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettSeptember 12, 2022

Crucial Steps to Take After a School Bus Accident

No matter how serious an accident is, bus drivers and school officials should be ready for the worst with proactive emergency reaction plans in place to respond quickly and keep students safe. Here’s what to do.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2022

NAPT Tunes Up Nashville Road Show Schedule

The Tennessee event runs Oct. 12-14, with a focus on driver retention, special-needs transportation, emergency preparedness, and electric buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 19, 2022

School Buses Give Back to Grid with Nuvve's California Partnership

The global cleantech company partners with San Diego Gas and Electric to pair Nuvve's vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech with the utility's Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP).

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