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Articlesby Thomas McMahonFebruary 3, 2017

Special-Needs Partnership Boosts Driver Training

At CUSD 300 in Illinois, the transportation and special-education departments have joined forces to develop new training tools for drivers and aides and to provide a consistent experience for students.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2017

School Bus Driver, Aide Sing to Soothe Special-Needs Students

Kentucky driver Jennifer Ward and monitor Diana Becker find that students enjoy singing together more than listening to the radio and that it helps alleviate anxiety for some.

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NewsDecember 27, 2016

Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Articles of 2016

Feature articles that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2016 covered stop-arm cameras, electric school buses, and student behavior management, among other topics.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonNovember 18, 2016

Why My Son Doesn’t Ride the School Bus

I’ve been reluctant to write about this topic, but I felt that our story would provide valuable insights into the experience of a special-needs student, the importance of retaining good drivers, and the difficult decisions parents often face.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

SynTec Offers Black Back Seat Covers

The black back seat covers for SynTec’s S3B and S3C school bus seats can help reduce vandalism, according to the supplier.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2016

School Bus Behavior Program Pairs Older, Younger Students

Selah (Wash.) School District’s Selah Pride Patrol has middle and high school students mentor primary school students on proper bus etiquette and behavior. The program has significantly reduced write-ups.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2016

Student Transportation Inc. Celebrates Anti-Bullying Awareness Month

The contractor’s “Bully-Free Buses” campaign is led by Blue Shirt Day. Drivers, mechanics, and others wear blue shirts to show solidarity against bullying.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 30, 2016

New Jersey Launches Special-Needs Transportation Training

All school bus drivers and aides in the state have to go through the training program, which was mandated by a bill passed last year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Special-Needs Student Safe After Jumping Out of School Bus

In Texas, a 14-year-old boy unbuckles his seat belt, moves quickly to the front of the bus, and jumps off as the bus travels down a freeway. He is found safe walking down another freeway one hour later. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2016

School Bus Drivers, Students Communicate, Collaborate on Behavior Rules

The Peaceful School Bus program at two Connecticut schools brings drivers and students together to discuss rules for behavior on the bus, aiming to create a cooperative relationship between them.

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