By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE Every year around this time, I find myself asking the same question: how did we get here so quickly? One minute we are preparing for the first day of school, and the next we are already planning summer programs, staffing adjustments, budgets, training, and the start of another […]
For millions of families across North America, the yellow school bus represents structure, consistency, safety, and peace of mind. It is the bridge between home and school, work and family life, and opportunity and access. While much attention is often given to the students who ride the bus each day, parents also feel the […]
David Johnson, Executive Director, Iowa Pupil Transportation Association School BUSRide spoke with David Johnson, executive director of the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association (IPTA) about his career in pupil transportation, the needs of Iowan student transportation professionals, and state collaboration with NAPT. Please tell us about your path into student transportation and what led you […]
Rather than clear a path for cleaner air, why are we throwing down inequitable hurdles for schools to overcome By Randy Jubb, Todd Mouw & Ryan Vance Earlier this year, Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., announced the launch of an $11.1 million five-year pilot program to deploy 28 electric school buses […]
Medical Marijuana Re-Scheduling Announced The Dept of Justice’ has announced its plans to reschedule Marijuana in certain circumstances and purposes. It appears to relate primarily to marijuana used in medical research and similar purposes. This has been pursued for several years by those seeking increased use of the substance for medical objectives. In 2024, […]
As part of NAPT’s “Driven Together” initiative and the monthly theme “Greener Miles, Cleaner Future,” School BUSRide spoke with Sue Gander, director of U.S. transportation at the World Resources Institute (WRI), about the current state of the electric school bus industry and the momentum behind WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative. Gander discussed the continued […]
Spring conference season and professional development opportunities continued to keep NAPT members moving across the country throughout May, with transportation leaders gathering to collaborate, strengthen leadership skills and share best practices that support student transportation operations nationwide. At the Missouri Association of School Business Officials (Missouri ASBO) Annual Conference & Expo, Molly McGee-Hewitt and Keith […]
Welcome to the May 2026 issue of School BUSRide! One of the things I value most about our industry is that we never stop learning. Student transportation is constantly evolving. New challenges emerge, technology continues to change, leadership expectations grow, and every school year brings new opportunities to improve how we serve students. That is […]
Prosper Independent School District (ISD) in Prosper, Texas, is no stranger to growth. Situated in one of the fastest-developing regions in the state, the district continues to welcome new students, open new schools, and expand its transportation operations at a remarkable pace. With that growth comes complexity: more routes, more buses, more drivers, and […]
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE As a leader in the transportation industry, every day you work with a variety of people in a range of roles: your district team, your transportation department, your parents, your students, and all of the outside agencies and groups you report to or do business with. Your day […]