Categories: Management, Safety

The association, which turns 50 in November, connects state directors with federal regulators, school bus manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry groups.

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Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation

Workshops will cover such topics as school choice, employee retention, and school shootings. A live-action event will demonstrate school bus fires and...

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As a teen, Teresa Hartley had to take action after a school bus crash. Now as a transportation director, she’s working to ensure every student is on...

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A training event at Stafford County (Va.) Public Schools shows drivers the importance of school bus evacuation training. The concept will come to the NAPT...

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Operators and associations offer a range of reactions to Tuesday’s school bus meeting of the National Transportation Safety Board.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041166/industry-responds-to-ntsb-crash-findings-recommendations

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Categories: Alternative Fuels, Management

School bus driver shortage, alternative fuels, and student behavior are key topics of discussion at the 2018 edition of the event.

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Anderson, a 37-year veteran in pupil transportation, has been recognized for his expertise in school bus fleet maintenance and efficiency practices.

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Barry Sudduth discusses his goals as president of NAPT and his work at Virginia's Stafford County Public Schools.

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The entrepreneur and TED speaker explains his 100 Days of Rejection project, which he says helps in overcoming fears and pursuing success.

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The educator and author says that pupil transportation professionals are in a good position to have a positive impact on homeless students who ride their buses.

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