Taylor Ekbatani, Author at School Transportation News - Page 102 of 121

Home Authors Posts by Taylor Ekbatani

1205 POSTS 0 COMMENTS

Taylor Hannon started working for School Transportation News as an intern after graduating from the University of Wyoming in 2018. She currently serves as the senior editor and writes for the online publication as well as print magazine. She also serves as a photographer for STN and photographs the three shows throughout the year. She can be contacted at taylor@stnonline.com.

women who have made an impact in the school transportation industry.

People

Long-Time California Transportation Director Retires, Heads to Texas for Family

Goodhall was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failing to yield.

Wire Reports

School Bus Driver Charged After Fleeing Fatal Incident

Routing department specialists for Humble ISD receiving the Transfinder Ambassador of the Year Award. Steve Silence is pictured second from the right. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Burd.)

Operations

Texas District Recognized as Transfinder’s Ambassador of the Year

The bus was hit and turned on its side after a crash in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Wire Reports

School Bus Struck and Turned on its Side in North Carolina

Jackson Horner poses with the reflective belt.

Safety

Bus Driver for First Student Gets Reflective Belts for her Students

school bus

Operations

California District Receives Donated School Bus Surveillance Systems After Fire

deadly attacks are already resulting in increased risk of death in many school districts and nonpublic schools.

Multimedia

Video Spotlight: Active-Shooter Training

Lillian Waldron is pictured with wounds and bruises after another girl was biting her while sitting on the school bus. (Photo courtesy of WBAY.com.)

Wire Reports

Special-Needs Student Bitten On Green Bay School Bus

The SVHS Math Team is pictured with Judy Scott after Scott safely parked her bus after losing all power. (Photo courtesy of SV196 District Superintendent Jason Henry.)

Drivers

Quick Actions by Bus Drivers Nationwide Save Student Lives

May 8 is National Bike to School Day that is celebrated nationwide. Photo from Facebook/Silvina Chirino.

Operations

Bike to School Day 2019 Gains Support Nationwide

1...101102103...121 Page 102 of 121

Current Issue

March 2025

Transfinder CEO Antonio Civitella, left, and Guilderland CSD Transportation Director Craig Lipps partnered to bring a new level of efficiency to the New York school district’s routing. Photo courtesy of Transfinder Cover design by Kimber Horne

This month's issue dives into the collaboration needed to fully utilize technology to improve routing efficiency, handle...

Read more

Partner Updates

8 Must-Know Tips for Bus Camera System Installations

Routefinder PLUS, Stopfinder Key Pieces of Puzzle for Colorado District

The Importance of Streamlined Communication in School Bus Transportation for Safety...

Buyers Guide

Buyer’s Guide 2025

Artwork for cover and divider pages created by Kimber Horne using generative A.I. in Adobe Firefly

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national...

Read more

Multimedia

(Free Webinar) From Chaos to Control: Simplifying School Transportation with a Unified Software...

(STN Podcast E250) Put That On A T-shirt: Changing Landscapes & Serving Communities

Crystal Foster, school bus driver, and Joclyn Johnson, bus monitor, at Spartanburg School District 6 (Photo courtesy of David Poag)

WATCH: South Carolina Bus Driver and Monitor Save Children from House Fire

Special Reports

Superintendent Dr. David K. Moore, (far right) shows support for Indian River County School bus drivers. Moore is one of the four finalists for the 2025 AASA National Superintendent of the Year award.

Superintendent Snapshot: Florida District Depends on Transportation

A row of Jefferson County Schools buses in Alabama

Superintendent Snapshot: Staying Connected with Departments, Students

One of four signs posted within the Berrien Springs Public Schools boundaries to help prevent illegal passing incidents (Photo courtesy of John Legus, Director of Transportation at Berrien Springs Public Schools in Michigan)

Combatting Illegal Passing with Awareness, Technology

A Peoria (Illinois) Public Schools bus.

Superintendent Snapshot: Recognizing Every Student