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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 10, 2024

NAPT Announces 2024 Award Winners

Several school bus operators are honored this year for their service and work in driver training and safety, continuing education, and special needs transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 7, 2024

Report Outlines Barriers to School Transportation for Vulnerable Students

The Equitable Access to Transportation Advisory Council's report highlights barriers to transportation for vulnerable students, emphasizing the need for creative policy solutions to address inequities. The council aims to provide solutions in a forthcoming white paper.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 7, 2024

First Student Brings FirstServes to Seattle School Bus Attendants

Training provides tools for transportation staff to reduce incidents aboard the school bus and bolster experiences along the route.

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Newsby Wes PlattJune 4, 2024

Mike Stier of Illinois Steps in as NASDPTS President

The change comes after the retirement of Mike Simmons as state director of transportation in Arkansas required his resignation as president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 2, 2024

HopSkipDrive: SmartPooling Reduced 160,000 Pounds of CO2

The company also launched a new sustainability reporting feature for school districts.

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Articlesby Wes PlattApril 17, 2024

[SBF FLASHBACK] Contractors of the Year Since 2014

Explore a decade of outstanding leadership in student transportation as we revisit past School Bus Fleet Contractor of the Year recipients and call to nominate the next.

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Articlesby Wes PlattApril 13, 2024

How Do You Say School Bus in 20 Different Languages?

No matter how you say it, the meaning of "school bus" is consistent around the world as a source of safe, reliable transportation for students from home to school.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 12, 2024

Transfinder Seeks Next Top Transportation Teams

Enrollment now open for Top Transportation Teams awards program by Transfinder, aimed at highlighting unsung heroes in school transportation and fostering excellence in operations through anonymous surveys.

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Articlesby Wes PlattApril 8, 2024

SBF Administrator of the Year: Transformative Leadership in Arizona School Transportation

Liz Thies spearheads modernization efforts as the transportation director for Mohave Valley Elementary School District. Her proactive approach, including securing grants for electric buses and implementing advanced technology, has revolutionized local student transportation. Thies fosters a positive work environment, boosting morale and setting a standard for districts nationwide.

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ArticlesApril 3, 2024

From Pen to Pixel: The Digital Transformation of School District Field Trips

How GPS-supported apps are revolutionizing the way school districts like Elgin U-46 manage and schedule field trips and special events, saving time, and increasing efficiency for teachers and transportation officials alike.

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