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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 associate 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.
Kyle Collins and Bianka Joshua from Plano (Texas) Independent School District won first place in the TSD Roadeo Competition. They are flanked on the left by Christie Hebert, state director of transportation with the Texas Department of Public Safety, and Trisha Nolen, Q’STRAINT/SURE-LOK Southern Regional Manager. On the far right is xx. (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.)
Special Needs

Texas Team Wins Return of TSD Roadeo from COVID-19 Hiatus

The general session on Nov. 11, 2022 “Navigating IDEA: Implementing Appropriate Transportation Services for Children with Disabilities,” was facilitated by TSD Tenured Faculty member Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D., The panel also featured fellow Tenured Faculty members Launi Schmutz-Harden, Sue Shutrump and Alexandra Robinson.
Special Needs

IEP Meetings: TSD Conference Panel Discusses the Who, When & What

Attorney Vickie Coe spoke about the legal aspect of transporting students with disabilities during the 2022 TSD Conference. (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.)
Special Needs

Legalities of Transporting Students with Special Needs Discussed at TSD Conference

Event News

Gallery: Trade Show & Tailgate Reception

Dr. Stephen Sroka delivers the opening keynote address on Nov. 9, 2022. “The Courage to Live and Lead in the Face of Adversity: It’s all about Relationships,” discussed the Power of One message and how can one person can make a difference.
Management

Power of Many, Relationships Shared in TSD Opening Keynote Address

Event News

Gallery: TSD 2022 Welcome Party

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Green Bus

Hydrogen-Powered School Bus Entering Market Next Year

Stock photo of a school bus engine.
Drivers

FMCSA Passes Two Year ‘Under-the-Hood’ CDL Skills Test Exemption, Opposition Remains

NTSB project manager Meg Sweeney presented the crash factors related to the Oct. 27, 2021 incident in Decatur, Tennessee, and the resulting recommendations to state governors during the last day of the National Association of State Directors of School Transportation Services (NASDPTS) Annual Conference on Oct. 31, 2022.
Safety

NTSB Investigation of Fatal Tennessee School Bus Crash Reiterates Seatbelt Calls

Jennifer Vobis, the executive director of transportation at Clark County School District in Nevada, was awarded the 2022 Transportation Director of the Year Award, in part for reclassifying her staff so they could get pay raises. (Photo by Taylor Hannon-Ekbatani)
Special Reports

Transportation ‘Family’ at Las Vegas District Supports Executive Director in Need

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