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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 7, 2021

Kentucky Principal Drives School Bus After Drivers Contract COVID-19

Janet Throgmorton of Fancy Farm Elementary School obtains her CDL to ensure students have transportation to and from school.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 6, 2021

Missouri District to Buy Cameras With CARES Funds, Expand School Bus Fleet

The Union R-XI School District will purchase six Type C buses and lease three Type A buses. It will use the federal funds to buy school bus camera systems for contact tracing.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 6, 2021

Data Show U.S. Schools at Peak Virtual Mode, Gearing Up for In-Person Learning

According to community events data service Burbio, 53.4% of U.S. K-12 students are now learning remotely. Many schools that are virtual-only now will likely shift back to in-person instruction in the coming weeks.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 4, 2021

Kim Frye’s People Skills Bolster Team During Tough Times

The Florida transportation director sprang into action when the pandemic hit, forging invaluable connections with her employees. She has also significantly improved safety and attendance.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserDecember 29, 2020

School Bus Sales Dip, but Industry Holds on in Unprecedented Year

Although COVID-19 was unforeseen, we have seen bus sales drop even further — although more gradually — during the Great Recession and recovery, and they bounced back.

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NewsDecember 23, 2020

BESI Introduces Barrier Designed to Safeguard Against COVID

The Zone Defense Panel is designed to separate the school bus into zones, promoting social distancing and provide an added measure of safety for bus drivers.

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NewsDecember 23, 2020

Most Popular Blog, Facebook Posts of 2020

Posts on the challenges faced by school bus companies in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and a therapy dog boosting staff morale for one school district drew the most attention on SBF's blog and social media.

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NewsDecember 22, 2020

NSTA Applauds School Transportation Aid in COVID Relief Bill

The National School Transportation Association commends Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 passage, which includes $2 billion for transportation and $54 billion for K-12 education.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 22, 2020

What Will 2021 Bring? School Transportation Leaders Weigh In

Student transportation professionals anticipate more virtual interaction, drivers continuing to keep even cleaner buses, and staff applying their well-honed problem-solving skills.

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NewsDecember 22, 2020

Editor's Picks 2020: Photo Galleries of the Year

 Among School Bus Fleet’s standout web content in 2020 were two photo galleries showcasing the winner's of SBF's annual photo contest and unusual shots of pupil transportation operations during COVID-19.

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