Dawnett Wright brings more than three decades of experience in pupil transportation to her new role as Region 5 Director on the Board of Directors for the NAPT. Wright also serves as director of transportation for Peninsula School District in Washington State and is president of the Washington Association for Pupil Transportation. Please provide […]
School BUSRide spoke with Marc Medina, who brings a hands-on, service-driven perspective to his new role as Region 1 Director on the NAPT Board of Directors. In addition to his national leadership responsibilities, Medina serves as transportation supervisor for the Farmingdale School District in New York and is president of the New York Association […]
By Shauna Seaver The New York district implemented in-vehicle tablets to support new, substitute, and long-term drivers. The tablets set drivers up for success with intuitive navigation, at-a-glance rider details, and accurate routing. The role of the bus driver comes with high-stakes responsibilities. They are crucial to students’ access to educational opportunities, must meet […]
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE Have you ever heard someone describe their leadership philosophy or explain how they do business, only to quickly see that their actions tell a very different story? Leaders who “talk a good game” but fail to walk their talk quickly lose the trust, respect, and support of their […]
NAPT and the NAPT Foundation will soon launch a new partnership with the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute (PTSI) that is set to enhance professional development opportunities across the student transportation industry. Effective January 1, 2026, PTSI will become NAPT’s online professional development provider, creating a collaborative approach focused on delivering accessible, high-quality training and resources […]
By Stephen Whaley, Alternative Fuel Manager, Blue Bird Corporation The pace of change facing fleet operators today is accelerating. With new federal emissions requirements scheduled to take effect in 2027, transportation directors are feeling increasing pressure around diesel costs, maintenance complexity, and long-term compliance. Understanding how these regulations evolved, how dramatically the emissions profile […]
Presented by Zūm Ten years ago, Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO of Zūm, set out on a mission to modernize the school bus system for all children — including her own. “Other parents and I would talk about the daily struggle to get our kids to school safely, reliably, and on time,” she says. “We […]
Welcome to our recap of the NAPT ACTS conference — a dynamic five-day gathering of the brightest minds in student transportation, held at the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. For the NAPT members and business partners in attendance, this was a full immersive experience in innovation, leadership and community. The event brought together […]
November 2: Managing Student Behavior: A Three-Part Interactive Learning Experience The new three-part Managing Student Behavior workshop series debuted at NAPT ACTS with an energetic and highly practical introduction to one of the most persistent challenges in school transportation: maintaining safe, consistent, and positive behavior from the moment students board the school bus. […]
November 3: PDS 304: Best Practices When Collecting, Analyzing and Using Data The Professional Development Series (PDS) 304 course, led by Robert Feinberg, CPTS, Transportation Director for Deer Creek School District (OK), provided attendees with a practical, four-hour deep dive into how data can strengthen decision-making across transportation operations. Designed for leaders seeking to […]