Cover design by Kimber Horne
Cover photo for Zum by
Alexis Cronk with Cronk & Co Collective.
This month’s issue features the leadership perspectives from superintendents on the importance of student transportation on educational access for students and how they’re navigating in the educational world. The other features look at school transportation mobility models and factors to consider when upgrading current school buses or purchasing new ones. Also, learn more about the intricacies of addressing safety issues, fresh ideas for staff recruitment and training with AI.
Read the full April 2026 issue.
Cover Story
What’s Trending?
Superintendents share how they’re navigating some of the challenges impacting not only education but also transportation operations.
Features
Something Old vs. Something New
Other factors besides cost are considered when districts decide to either upgrade their current school buses or purchase new ones.
How Do Your Kids Arrive at School?
A child can get to school in a variety of ways. Operations discuss how they are ensuring a safe route to school regardless of the mode.
Special Reports
Safety Upgrade Complexities
State laws are normally reactive to various safety related incidents, and Texas and Maine are no different. But experts say that solving one safety issue could create others when retrofitting a fleet.
Editor’s Take by Ryan Gray
You Can’t Spell Training Without AI
Publisher’s Corner by Tony Corpin
Fresh Ideas: Recruitment, Retention
