Blogs

Ads on School Bus (Understandably) Anger Parents

Slapping on some ads to a school bus is considered a slippery slope by many, but a bus contractor in Italy was really off the mark when it decided to…

November 22, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Routes Around the World: Bus Drivers Cross Flooded River

The video below was filmed by someone other than STN "Routes Around the World" blogger Anson Stewart about 30 miles from where he spent his first night in Nicaragua. It…

November 19, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

A Perfect Example of Why Drinking and Driving Don't Mix

And you thought you were having a bad day...

November 16, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Pedophile 'Advice Book' Removed from Amazon.com

It seemed implausible at first, but a book exists that lays out "ground rules" for and defends pedophilia.

November 11, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Ohio Man Shows School Bus Safety Can be a Community Effort

Not happy with watching children nervously wait for the school bus on the side of the road, a Ohio man builds something to keep them safe.

November 11, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Routes Around the World: The Buses of San Salvador and Honduras

Anson Stewart continues his trek through South America, this time stopping off to admire the buses of San Salvador and Honduras.

November 8, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Author, Columnist Skenazy Discusses at NASDPTS the Culture of Parental Fear for Their Children

PORTLAND, Ore. - If you don't immediately recall the name except for maybe seeing her billing at the NASPDTS annual conference here, Lenore Skenazy has drawn national media attention for,…

October 29, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Routes Around the World: Close Calls on Central American Roads Too Close for Comfort

As most of us know, highway safety in other countries can be much more dangerous than in the United States and Canada. STN global blogger Anson Stewart reports on some…

October 27, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Routes Around the World: The Many Modes of Travel from L.A. Through Central America

STN global blogger Anson Stewart is back from Central America with a quick breakdown of his modes of travel so far on his journey.

October 26, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

National School Boards Association: School Employees Must Tread Carefully in Social Networking Water

It's becoming more and more rare to find an adult that does not have an account with one of the many social networking sites. And it's almost become second nature…

October 25, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Routes Around the World: Newest Buses in Guatemala Get Colorful Makeover

In another installment of STN "Routes Around the World" blogger Anson Stewart's travels through South America, we get to see how newer school bus models sometimes stand out from the…

October 19, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

What Effect Will the Alabama Seat Belt Study Have?

According to an article on Al.com, the results of the three-year Alabama Seat Belt Study will soon be released. But what does this mean for the industry's views on the…

October 18, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Amputation Reminds Pupil Transporters How Risk Can Have a Life-long Effect

While school buses are the safest vehicle available to children on the way to and from school each day, only killing about six riders on board the bus during crashes…

October 18, 2010
Last modified on Friday, 25 April 2014 05:42

Anti-Gay Bullying in New York a Microcosm of a National Dilemma

If things keep progressing as they have been, a U.S. Department of Education survey on school bus bullying at is reportedly underway will have plenty of data to draw upon,…