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ArticlesSeptember 12, 2019

Virginia District Bolsters Driver Support for Success

Fairfax County Public Schools backs its 1,325 drivers with a discipline-tracking system for better follow-up and puts driver supervisors on the road to assist as needed. Additionally, fleet upkeep is boosted with county-employed technicians.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 2, 2019

Kentucky School Bus Drivers, Monitors Take Part in Positive Behavior Management Training

Approximately 300 drivers and bus monitors from four of the state’s school districts participate in a training designed to help pupil transporters respond to challenging student behavior on the bus using trauma-informed practices.

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Articlesby James BlueJuly 16, 2019

As Another School Year Begins, Preparation Is Key

While many students used to return to class right after Labor Day, some now embark on a new school year as early as late July. That means getting preparation plans solidified even earlier to take the stress out of that school-start kickoff.

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ArticlesJuly 15, 2019

De-Escalation Techniques to Address Trauma-Informed, Violent Behavior

Knowing which responses to difficult behaviors are escalators of the situation and which are de-escalators is the key to crisis intervention and conflict management.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2019

District, Contractor Partner for Behavior Support Success on the School Bus

Wausau (Wis.) School District and First Student work together to bring Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports to the school bus. Driver-student relationships improve considerably as well as communication between the district and bus company.

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ArticlesMay 21, 2019

Training Bus Drivers to Effectively Prevent Student Misbehavior

Drivers can use a few simple strategies to increase student compliance. However, focusing on adult behavior is just as important as that of the students.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2019

Student Grabbed by School Bus Driver Wins $45,000 Settlement

Minnesota-based Voyageur Bus Co. agrees to a settlement with the mother of a boy whose school bus driver grabbed his shoulders and shirt to make him sit up in his seat to make room for another student.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Articles of 2018

Feature articles that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2018 included tips on school bus safety, electric school buses, and student behavior management.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2018

Student Punched on School Bus Wins $25,000 Settlement

The boy’s parents sued a Missouri school district, claiming that their son was injured when another student punched him on the bus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2018

New York District’s School Bus Training Targets Diverse Safety Topics

A police presentation on active shooters was among issues covered in Shenendehowa Central Schools’ safety meeting for transportation staff.

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