Mirrors on school buses aren’t just hardware—they’re critical tools for preventing “danger zone” accidents and protecting students. 🚍
Learn how technology and design decisions shape school bus safety in this episode of the STN Podcast.
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Strong first-responder coordination can make all the difference in a school bus emergency.
At #STNExpoEast, transportation leaders are sharing strategies to partner with police, fire and EMS so teams are ready when it matters most.
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#FirstResponders #SchoolBusSafety
New STN Podcast Alert!🚍🎙️
Federal updates. The future of school bus communications. What’s actually going to work.
We break down policy shifts, OEM moves, and how broadband PTT is changing the game for districts.
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#PodcastSky #Education #EduSky
EPA seeks to expand the fuel scope of the Clean School Bus Program, opening the door to more low-carbon options for districts nationwide. For student transportation leaders, this could mean greater flexibility while still advancing cleaner air & healthier communities. 🚌🌎
#CleanEnergy #ClimateAction
Bernando Brown shares how his military experience shaped his leadership in student transportation, the importance of service, training and mentorship, plus insights on retention, budgeting and operations you won’t want to miss.
Listen to the full podcast. 🎧👇🏽
#EducationSky #EduSky
Episode 293 is live 🎙️ Gorham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Heather Perry talks collaboration, leadership, and why community—not individuality—drives student & staff success.
Listen to the full podcast here.👇🏽
#PodcastSky #EducationSky
❄️ Winter weather is disrupting school bus operations across parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic, forcing delays, cancellations and closures. See how districts are navigating rare snow and ice conditions.
#EducationSky #WeatherSky
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Just dropped the newest episode of the STN Podcast 🎙️ We dive into emergency training and lessons learned from the Texas school bus crash—important insights for anyone in school transportation.
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#EducationSky #SchoolSky
A #Waymo driverless vehicle struck a student near a school — and now there’s a federal safety investigation.
Kids walking to school should never be test cases for experimental tech. Innovation doesn’t get a free pass when student safety is on the line.
#EducationSky #RoboTaxi #AutonomousVehicles
In our Feb issue, we take a closer look at illegal passing & why awareness matters. From video documentation to working with law enforcement & courts, education & enforcement are changing behavior.
Awareness is key.
Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your pods 🎧
#EducationSky #SchoolSky
POV: Evacuating a school bus on fire
At the TSD Conference, school transportation professionals trained in a smoke-filled bus to practice emergency evacuations for students with disabilities. Real-world training protects public school students, drivers, & community.
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#StudentSafety
🎙️ In this episode, we cover winter weather impacts, leadership takeaways, EPA updates, & how developments in Venezuela could affect the school bus industry. Plus, Jim Knight discusses branding & workplace culture ahead of STN EXPO East in Charlotte.
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#PodcastSky #EduSky
Industry leaders will tackle student transportation funding uncertainty at STN EXPO East, with veteran Tim Ammon outlining how shifts in federal & state budgets could impact districts & what transportation teams can do to prepare for 2026–27.
Read the full article to learn what’s ahead.
#EduSky
🎙️ Today’s episode tackles a big question in student transportation. We break down recent EPA updates, where the Clean School Bus Program stands, and what paused subsidies mean as districts navigate uncertainty.
Listen wherever you get your pods. 🎧
#EducationSky #SchoolSky #PodcastSky
Clear expectations and consistent training matter—especially at the start of the school year.
When students and parents understand what’s expected on and around the school bus, safety improves for everyone.
Listen wherever you get your pods. 🎧
#Education #Podcast #NewsSky
A tragic school bus incident in Maine has prompted an NTSB investigation after a child was fatally dragged when doors closed at a bus stop.
The case raises urgent questions about loading-zone safety, procedures, and oversight.
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#SchoolTransportation #Education #EduSky #NewsSky
Safety isn’t a single rule or procedure—it’s a mindset.
In student transportation, it’s about understanding risk, training for it, and making informed decisions every day. That perspective is at the center of today’s conversation.
Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your pods. 🎧
#EduSky
School bus drivers face white-knuckle winter conditions most of us never see—ice, wind, mountain passes, pre-dawn starts. Training, preparation & calm decision-making keep students safe when weather turns dangerous.
Read the full story.👇🏽
#Education #EduSky #StudentTransportation
In Episode 288, Tony Corpin, Taylor Ekbatani & Ryan Gray break down the top 10 2025 headlines. Some of them are heavy—but they’re also learning moments that can help districts improve training, strengthen safety & avoid unsafe situations.
Listen wherever you get your pods.🎙️
#newyear #edusky
As we welcome 2026, we thank everyone involved in school transportation—from behind the wheel to transportation directors and those leading operations behind the scenes.
Your dedication keeps millions of students safe every day.
#HappyNewYear from School Transportation News.
#NewYear #EduSky
As the year winds down, we’re wishing our school transportation community a safe and happy holiday season.
May these final days of the year bring rest, reflection, and meaningful time with family and loved ones.
Happy Holidays from all of us at STN.
#HappyHolidays #Christmas2025 #ChristmasEve
🎙️The end of the year is here—perfect timing for Episode 287, our magazine year-in-review.
🎧 Tony Corpin & the editorial team break down the top 2025 School Transportation News stories & what's shaping the road to the #NewYear.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
#EducationSky #School
Episode 286 (P2) 🎙️
Tony Corpin sits down with Antonio Civitella, President & CEO of Transfinder. From routing innovation to customer support, they discuss tools districts rely on, navigating change, and what 2026 holds for school bus routing. 🎧
Listen to the full podcast!
#EduSky #TechSky
Episode 286 (P1) — Tony & Ryan are back on School Transportation Nation.🎙️
Big headlines, year-end projects & an interview with Transfinder CEO Antonio Civitella. 2025 flew by—Buyer’s Guide, Jan issue, more on deck. 🎧
Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your pods.
#Education #EduSky
Texas school bus driver Julio Ospina was named AMF-Bruns Special-Needs Driver of the Year after stopping to protect a missing child. His quick thinking & compassion prevented a tragedy.
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#EducationSky #EduSky #SchoolBusDrivers
In Episode 285 (P2), Taylor Ekbatani talks with two of the youngest transportation directors in Washington — Cassidy Miller of Cashmere SD & Bowen Mitchell of Entiat SD. They’re a couple who bonded over #schooltransportation.
Hear what sparked their careers wherever you get your pods.
#EduSky
Episode 285 (P 1) breaks down the top headlines shaping #schooltransportation. From new loading & unloading zone data & troubling trends around fatalities, to School Bus Safety Month and big updates from the U.S. Department of Education.
Listen to the #podcast wherever you get your pods.
#EduSky
Exploring how students travel to school across the globe shows just how different — and similar — our challenges can be. From the U.S. to India, access and safety shape everything. 🌍🚍
Want to see how it shakes out globally? Read more ⬇️
#Education #SchoolTransportation #EduSky
Episode 284 is live! Tony, Ryan & Taylor break down the biggest takeaways from this year’s TSD Conference—from the packed NHTSA 8-hour session to hands-on evacuations, powerful keynotes & all the buzzing Frisco energy.
Listen wherever you get your pods. 🎧
#Education #SchoolTransportation #EduSky
#HappyThanksgiving from STN!
We’re grateful for the transportation professionals who keep students safe every day—drivers, aides, techs, dispatchers & district leaders. Thank you for your dedication.
Wishing you & your families a warm, restful holiday.
#Thanksgiving #EducationSky #GratitudeSky
