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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2007

The lessons of 35W

At press time, the death toll in the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis was still climbing. More than a week after the Aug. 1 disast...

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2006

Revamped school bus takes safety training to new level

The Owego Apalachin Central School District’s transportation department has raised the bar with its safety training program by reconfiguring a school bus to create its third SAFE (Student Accident Fire Evacuation) Bus, a mobile training station and classroom.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

Using Sight, Sound and Touch to Communicate with Special-Needs Students

As a school bus driver and transportation director, “Never put them on unless you know how to get them off!” became my repeated catchphras...

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ArticlesAugust 1, 1999

Are You Prepared for a Critical Incident?

What you need to know about preparing for an emergency involving a school bus.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1999

5 Easy Pieces to a Better Special-Needs Program

These tips on training, equipment, communication, information and program monitoring can improve the safety and efficiency of your operation.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1999

How to Build a Safety Demonstration Bus

By tapping district, vendor and volunteer resources, a school transportation team in upstate New York transformed a spare Blue Bird into their dream vehicle.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1999

Improve Your Special-Needs Evacuation Drills

Emergency evacuations require staff to make vital decisions under tremendous pressure. Make sure they're properly prepared.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 1998

How to Navigate Your Fleet Through Disasters

Coordinated plans — rehearsed in tabletop and actual simulations — ensure that school bus operators can handle nature's nastiest surprises.

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