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The Guts to Keep Pushing
We've all been there. We make a suggestion that we're certain will make things better. Instead of being greeted with support or acceptance we're...
Having the Guts to Make Fewer Commitments
I did it again. I said the words "If I can help. . ." without thinking through the implications. This time,...
21st Expo For The 21st Century
Unprecedented. Informative. Eye-opening. Attendees used these adjectives to describe a SWAT team demonstration during the 21st annual North American School Bus EXPO Conference that kicked off July 26...
Roundup: What Will Happen to Atlantic Express?
Heading into the weekend before Christmas, most are looking to shut down their work computers and finish up any last-minute shopping. Some are even...
Feds Clarify Permissible Use of IDEA Funds for Transporting Homeless Students with Disabilities
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services within the U.S. Department of Education provided guidance to advocates for homeless children earlier this month...
STN EXPO Session on Special Needs Covered Planning to Reduce Risk
RENO — Policy, training and information flow are keys to reducing the inherent liability risks associated with transporting special needs students, school district transportation...
Roundup: Bus Driver Caught Texting, Service Animal Challenges, Parents Object to Busing Homeless
It didn’t take long for a video to go viral today of a Florida school bus driver texting while driving a bus full of...
How GIS Can Help Make for Safer Routes to School
In the recent webinar, “Harnessing the Power of GIS for Safe Routes to School,” the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) National Partnership brought together GIS...
In the Rearview Mirror: A Review of 2012 Legal Cases Affecting Special Needs Transportation
This follow-up to our annual compilation of the year's important legal developments focuses on transportation of students with special needs. Use...
Superintendents Association Proposes Changes to Special-Ed Due Process System for Services
The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) released proposals the group said offer alternatives to the current, federally mandated process used by parents and...
Senate Bill Once Again Targets Seclusion, Restraint in Schools
Rep. George Miller (D-CA) re-introduced in the House The All Students Safe Act, which would set for the first time minimum safety standards at...
Federal Cuts to Special Education Funding in South Carolina Could Affect 2013-2014 School Year
A federal funding cut to the South Carolina Department of Education for special education will not affect the current school year, but it could...
Update: Chicago Public Schools Turns to Transit for Displaced Students During Teachers Strike
The recent Chicago Teachers Union strike, which ended Tuesday, shut down the nation’s third-largest school district just days after some 402,000 students had returned...
Transportation Challenges Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple
While school districts usually have a few transportation glitches the first week of school, New York City has experienced busing issues serious enough to...
Paper Compares Costs, Benefits of Transit and School Buses to Increase Student Achievement
A new white paper seeks to shed light on transportation options available to school districts for increasing student participation in extra-curricular activities, with a...
2012 NAPT Summit Reporter’s Notebook
This week has been a busy one in the student transportation industry. First off, it was School Bus Safety Week, an important event to...
Transportation Still a Challenge Post-Sandy Even as More New York City Schools Reopen
Two and a half weeks after Hurricane Sandy battered the East Coast and other areas, New York City has reopened nearly all of its...
Open Communication Is Key to Building Relationships Before, During the IEP Meeting
The relationship between student transportation and special education was likened to a marriage of sorts during a session at the 21st annual National Conference...
Feds Publish New Special Education Transportation FAQs
The Department of Education on Nov. 9 provided clarification on questions to "high interest topics" related to IDEA regulations on how school districts should...
Why Managing Food Allergies is a Complex Matter
Here are some facts about why it can be a complex matter to manage food allergy exposures, based on my personal experiences managing food...
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September 2025
This month's issue features the 2025 Technology Superusers, transportation directors that are embracing technology to not only address today’s...
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Buyer’s Guide 2025
Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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