In this month’s edition of On the Road, the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) continues its journey across the country, engaging with local leaders and contributing to national dialogues that shape the future of student transportation. On May 1, NAPT Executive Director and CEO Dr. Molly McGee-Hewitt delivered the keynote address at the […]
School BUSRide spoke with Bernando Brown, Director of Student Transportation, DeKalb County School District in Georgia, about how he applies lessons learned during his military service to his career in student transportation. Please share your background and how you came into student transportation. My name is Bernando Brown, and I’m the Director of Student Transportation […]
With so much change and innovation in student transportation, staying informed and connected is more crucial than ever. We invite student transportation professionals to experience NAPT ACTS. It is at NAPT ACTS where we unite as a community of committed professionals that are not just envisioning a better future – we are actively […]
Royse City Independent School District (RCISD) in Texas has leveraged cutting-edge technology to optimize bus routes, enhance communication, and ensure that its fleet operates at peak performance. Its collaboration with Transfinder is making a tangible impact on students, parents, and the district as a whole. Enhancing Route Efficiency with Technology Before implementing Transfinder, RCISD […]
Sponsored by School BUSRide spoke with Darryl Bellamy, the keynote speaker at this year’s NAPT ACTS in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Darryl’s keynote at ACTS 25 is sponsored by Transfinder. Darryl is set to take the general session stage for this keynote presentation on Saturday, November 1st at 2:00 p.m. EST. Darryl Bellamy is the […]
LOTS HAPPENING IN OUR NATION’S CAPITAL! Federal Policy and Program Activity It goes without saying that our federal government is in the midst of a major shift in philosophy, policy and practice. The incoming administration is laser focused on advancing conservative concepts including some that have been espoused over many years and by many candidates […]
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE I am a leadership geek. Seriously! I love reading articles and books on leadership, watching Ted Talks or videos and listening to leadership experts and speakers. I find the subject fascinating and I am convinced that we can always learn something new. In this article, I want to […]
STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION: PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER MANDATING THE CLOSURE OF THE U.S. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Our members have asked us what the closing of the U.S. Department of Education will mean for our members and our industry. The Trump Administration is committed to examining and ending bureaucratic excess in all areas […]
Visibility is critical for school bus safety. For the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB), which operates a unique and expansive transportation system, ensuring the safety of students and staff on the road is a top priority. Enter First Light Safety Products, whose illuminated signage and stop-arm technology are helping AIDB make their fleet […]
An interview with Molly McGee-Hewitt: What can you tell us about the new NAPT statement on seat belts? Our new statement, which was recommended by the members of our Public Policy Committee and adopted unanimously by our Board, relies on our belief that our members must be empowered and enabled to make decisions […]