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NewsJuly 17, 2020

National Pupil Transportation Associations Release School Reopening Resource Report

“Guidelines, Tactics, and Templates: A Reopening Plan Resource for School Transportation Professionals” is now available.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJuly 15, 2020

5 Questions: Stephanie Oliver on Reopening Guidelines, Virtual Training

Oliver, a transportation programs consultant for the California Department of Education, discusses the importance of a plan outlining details for identifying COVID-19 symptoms, considerations for special-needs students, and the state’s new online training.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 14, 2020

Webinar to Detail Return-to-School Task Force Report

The Student Transportation Aligned for Return To School Task Force will share information to help pupil transporters assess health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 14, 2020

Pupil Transporters Prepare as School Reopening Remains Uncertain

School districts and bus companies focus on social distancing, PPE, and disinfecting plans while awaiting details on school restart as the pandemic continues.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 18, 2020

5 Questions: Gary Sawyer on Delivering Resources, COVID-19 Uncertainties

The director of transportation for the School District of Manatee County (Fla.) discusses springing into action at the onset of the pandemic to provide meals, mobile devices, and connectivity to students and potential long-term impacts on student transportation brought about by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2020

National Pupil Transportation Associations Launch Return-to-School Task Force

The Student Transportation Aligned for Return To School (STARTS) Task Force will be a collaboration among NASDPTS, NAPT, and the NSTA, to research, review, and report on matters relating to COVID-19.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 13, 2019

Bus Driver Comforts Student on First Day of School

Isabel Lane of Wisconsin reaches her hand out to a frightened student on his first day of school after he boards the bus. A photo of the gesture taken by his mother is widely shared on social media.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2019

First Student Hits The Road For 5th Safety Dog School Bus Tour

The nationwide tour aims to highlight safe school bus behavior through interactive activities and remind motorists that they can help keep students safe by obeying stop-arm safety laws. 

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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 8, 2019

9 Tips for a Smooth School Start

Reviewing the previous year’s performance, getting advance input on route planning, and tackling driver recruitment early in the process are some recommendations from pupil transporters across the U.S. for a successful start to a new school year.

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