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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson October 31, 2019

Growing Ohio District Finds Success in Refined Routing, Training

Olentangy Local School District's student population is growing fast. Getting driver feedback on routing and enhancing training help the district efficiently transport more than 10,000 students to and from school every day.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserOctober 31, 2019

Q&A: Mindy Feldbaum Shares Tips for Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

Mindy Feldbaum, vice president of workforce programs at AARP Foundation, offers guidance on accommodating and retaining employees from a variety of age groups.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 24, 2019

School Bus Driver Honored for Over 40 Years of Service

Lynn Pittman has logged over 1 million miles over the course of his career driving for Spartanburg School District One in South Carolina.

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School Bus Fleet BlogOctober 3, 2019

6 Key Reasons School Bus Drivers Quit

Why do school bus drivers quit? Here, a veteran driver presents a list of common concerns among his colleagues.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 25, 2019

Amid Fall Semester Crunch Time, Take a Pause

As the hustle and bustle of the new school year ramps up, remember to take a minute to slow down and breathe.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 12, 2019

Helping School Bus Drivers Turn Downtime Into Uptime

Texas and North Carolina transportation departments fill the gap in drivers’ schedules with work opportunities beyond more routes, such as administrative, cleaning, and technical tasks, and tap other staff to ease driver shortage. Meanwhile, an Illinois contractor offers space for socializing and relaxation.

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Readers’ 2 Cents on Paying Teachers to Drive a School Bus

Some readers welcomed the idea, saying it’s out-of-the-box thinking. Others expressed concerns about current bus drivers losing opportunities to pick up extra hours for more pay.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Indiana District Paying Teachers to Drive School Buses Amid Shortage

Some Carmel Clay Schools elementary school teachers are being trained to drive routes before and after the school day this upcoming school year, and will receive $18,000 to do so.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Georgia Names Winners in 2nd Annual Pupil Transportation Safety Awards

The state Department of Education recognizes 16 school districts for their commitment to ensuring safe and efficient student transportation.

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More Than ‘Just a School Bus Driver’

A Georgia school bus driver shares a letter he wrote appealing to the school board and public to recognize all the tasks involved in being a school bus driver beyond driving, from inspection to cleanup to child care. 

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