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The Back-to-School Checklist Every Director Should Complete Before the First Bell

Help your transportation team start the school year strong with these tips for contingency planning, communication, fleet visibility, technology, and trip management.

Budgets Down, Enrollment Shifting: What the Data Says Districts Should Watch

Sponsored by EverDriven

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Budgets Down, Enrollment Shifting: What the Data Says Districts Should Watch

Sponsored by EverDriven

School transportation departments face two converging challenges this year: tightening budgets and shifting enrollment. Most districts still address these issues separately, but the assumption that either trend will simplify operations is proving incorrect.

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Editor's Picks

Beyond Two-Way Radios: School Bus Communications Evolve With Push-to-Talk Over Cellular

Beyond Two-Way Radios: School Bus Communications Evolve With Push-to-Talk Over Cellular

How Two Texas Districts Built Award-Winning Safety Programs

How Two Texas Districts Built Award-Winning Safety Programs

2026 NASDPTS Survey: Data Shows Further Reduction of Illegal Passing

2026 NASDPTS Survey: Data Shows Further Reduction of Illegal Passing

School Districts: How Does Your Fleet Compare? Weigh In On SBF's 2026 Survey

School Districts: How Does Your Fleet Compare? Weigh In On SBF's 2026 Survey

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What Emotional Intelligence Has to Do With School Bus Safety

Promotional thumbnail for The Route podcast featuring School Bus Fleet Editor Amanda Huggett and NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn. The episode, titled "The School Bus and America 250 and Legal Updates," discusses the school bus as an American icon and recent legislative developments affecting student transportation.

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NSTA on 250 Years of America and the Road Ahead for Student Transportation

Inside MAPT 2026: Michigan’s School Transportation Community Connects at Boyne Mountain

Whitepapers

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Zonar Back to School Readiness Report for 2026

2026 Back-To-School Readiness Report

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Outsourcing Student Transportation Services Toolkit

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2026 School Bus Fleet Vendor Directory & Buyer's Guide

The Benefits of Implementing the Latest Wheelchair Securement Standards

Webinars

Is Your Transportation Model Costing You More Than You Think?

Jun 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

From Damage Control to Decision Partner: Transportation's Role in School Closures & Redistricting

Feb 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PST

The 360-degree view of student safety: Connecting the driver's seat to the parent's phone

Oct 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

Is Your Transportation Model Costing You More Than You Think?

Jun 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

From Damage Control to Decision Partner: Transportation's Role in School Closures & Redistricting

Feb 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PST

The 360-degree view of student safety: Connecting the driver's seat to the parent's phone

Oct 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

Alternative Fuels

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The Fuel Budget You Can Actually Predict: How Propane Autogas Keeps Money in the Classroom

Learn how propane autogas helps school districts manage fuel costs with predictable pricing, lower maintenance, and reduced emissions from former transportation director Joel Stutheit.

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Alt-Fuel Moves: Electric School Bus Investments Hit the Road

Hendrickson, Driventic Introduce New Electric Powertrain for School Buses

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The Mobility House Joins PowerFlex in Fleet Electrification Deal

Safety

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What Changed in DOT’s New National Roadway Safety Strategy?

The federal agency's new plan shifts its focus to safer people, roads and vehicles, with a new three-pronged approach instead of five. One outlined action even addresses a key industry concern around illegal school bus passing.

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How Two Texas Districts Built Award-Winning Safety Programs

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Are Autonomous Vehicles Ready to Safely Navigate School Bus Stops?

NFL Star Lomas Brown Kicks Off New Illegal School Bus Passing PSA