Taylor Ekbatani, Author at School Transportation News

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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.

Michele Gay, co-founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools, speaks to TSD Conference attendees on Nov. 7, 2025 on the importance of involving students with disabilities in emergency planning. (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.)

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NHTSA Investigates Autonomous Waymo Rides After Illegal School Bus Passing

Safety

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A panel at ACT Expo on Monday, April 28, 2025 discusses the paths transportation companies are taking with alternative fuel and energy, and technology like AI. From left: TRC Clean Transportation Solutions President Erick Neandross, Martin Brower CEO Sarah Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Martin BrowerAt right, First Student President and CEO John Kenning, and Paper Transport executive Ben Schill.

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People

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File photo of a staged gun incident on a school bus for training purposes. Photo courtesy of Safe Havens International.

Safety

School Violence Grant Provides Opportunity for Threat Assessment Training

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