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The Long and Winding Road To Federal Funding
Next month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to open its new rebate program for zero- and low-emissions school buses. Much ink has...
Doing More With Less
Dontarrious Rowls, the director of transportation and fleet services for Flagler County Schools on Florida’s Palm Coast south of Jacksonville, focused on his routing...
ALC Special Needs Solutions: Customer Thank You
ALC Schools provides school districts with alternative student transportation to alleviate various challenges. With over 450 district partners in 24 states, what better way...
Innovative Youth Transportation Solution HopSkipDrive Launches in Madison, WI
MADISON, Wis. -HopSkipDrive, the safe and innovative transportation solution for school districts, government agencies and families, announced today that it is launching service in...
Mugging of Deaf Student at School Bus Stop Prompts Safety Reminder
How students safely get to their school bus stops is a critical aspect of student transportation but one that can be overshadowed by the...
TSD Virtual: What Student Transporters Need to Know About Their Students
A three-part series on the Fundamentals of Special Needs Transportation was offered to attendees at this year’s virtual Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special...
The Role of the Special Education Educator in Transportation Services
The over-arching theme of the virtual Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs conference was the need for increased communication across all district departments...
Panelists Discuss Contingency Planning in Student Transportation at TSD Conference
FRISCO, Texas — The perfect transportation operation would be one that’s fully staffed by employees who actually want to be there and who never call...
School Psychologist Explains the Importance of Building Relationships
FRISCO, Texas — Attendees at the keynote presentation, “Mental Health First Aid on the School Bus,” by Adam Saenz, Ph.D., at the Transporting Students...
Experts Share Tips for Re-engaging Students with Special Needs During Reopening
With COVID-19 resulting in more recent school closures nationwide for the first time since the beginning of March, re-engaging students and parents can be...
Transportation and Related-Service Staff Participation is Important at IEP Meetings
Transportation for children with disabilities requires thoughtful planning prior to initiating the school bus ride for the first time, and thereafter. Unequivocally, transportation is...
Don’t Be an IEP Afterthought—Transportation Is More Than a ‘Related Service’
It’s been three grueling hours. Accusations have been lobbed, tears have been shed, and brutal fights have played out over 15 minutes about more...
Zūm Delivers Meals and Supplies to Support School Districts and Families During COVID-19 Crisis
Redwood City, Calif. — Zūm, a smart mobility service for students, announces today that while schools are closed for the coronavirus pandemic Zūm is...
Experts Share COVID-19 Best Practices for School-Bus Child Safety Restraint Systems
One of the most popular School Transportation News webinars to date featured three school bus child passenger safety experts, who provided recommendations on balancing...
7 Takeaways from Journey to Safer Wheelchair Transportation Webinar
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Safely transporting students—especially those who use mobility devices—remains one of the most unaddressed liability issues in school districts today. The...
Prioritizing Drivers in the Education Sector for COVID-19 Vaccine
As we go into the tenth month of shutdowns, we saw a spot of good news in December — people in the U.S. are...
From Transportation Noncompliance to Compliance: Collaboration for Success
In my position as a transportation consultant at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services (DEI...
It Takes a Pandemic to Prove The Power of Yellow
In lockstep with U.S. Department of Education requirements, an FAQ posted on the Maryland State Department of Education website points out that amid COVID-19...
District Support of Parental eLearning Development Vital for Students with Disabilities
As parents are learning to adapt to the challenges of homeschooling their children, several student transportation industry experts shared advice on how to utilize...
Webinar Takes Attendees on a Journey to Safer Wheelchair Transportation
A free webinar presented by School Transportation News tackled the topic of wheelchair securement on a school bus, which can be a confusing and...
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September 2024
This month's issue highlights the 2024 Technology Super Users, featuring Ron Johnson who utilized his district's technology during a...
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Buyer’s Guide 2024
Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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