🎧 #FuelPrices are squeezing #SchoolTransportation budgets nationwide. This week on the STN Podcast: school bus buying tips, remote purchasing & what districts should know before making major fleet decisions with Isaac Linson of BusesForSale.com. Listen to the full #podcast.👇 #NewsSky

🤖 From #robotics and #autonomousvehicles to propane fleet benefits and #cleanfuel conversations, the latest School Transportation Nation podcast explores the future of student transportation straight from ACT EXPO in Las Vegas. Listen to the full the full #podcast👇 #AI #EV

🚌 Clean school buses remain a major part of the push toward cleaner student transportation. But a new EPA inspector general report says stronger oversight and accountability will be critical as billions in federal funding remain available. 🌱 #CleanEnergy #GreenEnergy #EV

Industry legend Dick Fischer shares hard-earned lessons on school bus safety, training and leadership in Episode 305. From illegal passing incidents to protecting students, he explains why safety can never become routine. Listen to the full #podcast.👇 #PodcastSky #K12 #EduSky

School bus drivers are often the first line of defense in an emergency. On the latest STN podcast, Jim Levine of S.T.A.R.T. shares how active threat response training helps drivers protect students through awareness, kindness, & preparedness. 👇Listen to the full podcast #EduSky #WednesdayWisdom

In Alaska, school transportation can mean weather delays, road closures, and even moose in the road. In Episode 303 of the STN Podcast, Melody Best shares how transportation teams adapt in real time to keep students safe and buses moving. 🎧 Listen to the full #podcast👇 #K12 #EduSky

A Florida school bus driver was arrested after a train struck a bus carrying 29 students. Authorities say the driver ignored railroad warning signals before crossing. Monday reminder: student transportation safety depends on vigilance at every stop—especially at rail crossings. #Education #EduSky

Episode 302 dives into how #technology is transforming #schoolbus operations—from ditching paper route sheets to real-time tools that improve efficiency and driver support. Plus, a look at safety conversations and funding strategies shaping the industry. Listen to the full #podcast 👇 #EduSky

New episode: STN Podcast E301 🎙️ From STN EXPO East—key takeaways on leadership, workplace culture, and the latest transportation #tech shaping the industry. Hear how connection & innovation are driving real impact across school transportation.  Listen to the full podcast! 👇 #NewsSky #Education

From fresh ideas to real-world innovation, Episode 300 dives into the connections shaping the future of student transportation at STN Expo East 2026. Collaboration, tech, and leadership all in one place. Listen to the full podcast!👇🏽 #SchoolTransportation #PodcastSky

Creating a culture that rocks starts with everyday moments. Small interactions—recognition, communication, connection—shape stronger teams and lasting impact. It’s not one big move, it’s what you do daily that people remember. Read more.👇🏽 #STNExpo #Educatonal

New episode of the STN Podcast 🎙️ We discuss the evolving role of alternative student transportation and how districts are balancing safety, regulations, and student needs alongside traditional yellow bus service. 🚍 Listen to the full podcast.👇🏽 #Education #PodcastSky #EduSky

New episode of the STN Podcast is live. Episode 298 explores how changing fuel options, EPA funding shifts, and global events are shaping school bus fleet decisions. Plus a troubling safety case involving a bus driver in Pennsylvania. #EV #CleanTech #PodcastSky Listen to the full podcast:👇🏽

Florida authorities arrested a 71-year-old school bus driver after a 9-year-old student reported he asked her to lift her dress. The driver now faces lewd molestation charges as investigators continue reviewing the case. Student safety must remain non-negotiable. #SchoolBusSafety #StudentSafety

Illegal passing of school buses isn’t just a traffic violation—it’s a daily threat to student safety. A new national action plan shines a light on the hidden toll, including near-misses and trauma that rarely make the data. Read the full article:👇🏽 #SafetySky #EducationSky #StudentSafety

New STN Podcast: A deep dive into school bus safety. We unpack the National Action Plan on illegal passing, discuss when to use child restraint systems on buses, and examine funding for green school buses. 🎧 Listen to the full episode!👇🏽 #Podcast #StudentSafety #EduSky #EV

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. Read more:👇🏽

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. Read more!👇🏽 #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. Listen now 👇 #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 Read more:👇🏽

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. Listen to the full #podcast here: #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. 👉🏼stnexpo.com #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. Listen to the full podcast.👇🏽 #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. Read more:👇🏽 #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. Read more👇🏽 #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

🎙️ Episode 283: We talk with Keba Baldwin, STN’s Transportation Director of the Year, about how he got his start in the industry and the leadership insights driving his success. Listen to the full pod wherever you get your pods. #LeadershipSky #EducationSky #EduSky

Ep 281, Part 3: Taylor Ekbatani chats with Jennifer Gardella, Director of Transportation at Rockwall ISD, about her journey from running a family daycare to leading one of Texas’s standout school transportation teams. Dedication, community & passion. Listen wherever you get your pods. #EduSky

Ep 281, Part 2: Tony Corpin chats with Frank Girardot of Ride about what real school bus safety looks like—not just on paper. From Ride’s award-winning Blade battery tech to easing parent concerns about electric buses, it’s a must-listen. 🚌⚡️ Full episode wherever you get your pods. #PodcastSky

From media calls to board meetings—Transportation Directors juggle it all. In Episode 281, Part 1, Tony Corpin and Taylor Ekbatani spotlight how Prince George’s County’s Keba Baldwin keeps calm under pressure and leads with grace. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your pods. #EduSky