/transportation Transportation en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:39:23 GMT /leadership/video-everything-you-need-to-know-about-electric-school-buses/2024/10 While electric school bus usage is growing nationally, it's not without its challenges. Here's a look at the state of transportation. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:39:23 GMT /leadership/video-everything-you-need-to-know-about-electric-school-buses/2024/10 /leadership/schools-dont-have-enough-bus-drivers-to-start-the-school-year-again/2024/08 Bus driver shortages have worsened nationwide since 2020. Many districts are still scrambling to find enough people to transport students. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:07:35 GMT /leadership/schools-dont-have-enough-bus-drivers-to-start-the-school-year-again/2024/08 /leadership/the-districts-where-school-buses-emit-the-most-toxic-fumes/2024/08 Poor air quality hurts students' health and academic performance, research has shown, and diesel-powered buses are a contributor. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:43:59 GMT /leadership/the-districts-where-school-buses-emit-the-most-toxic-fumes/2024/08 /leadership/roads-around-schools-are-unsafe-principals-say-heres-what-to-do-about-it/2024/07 Traffic conditions aren't fully within school leaders' control. But there are still steps schools can take to help students arrive safely. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:20:04 GMT /leadership/roads-around-schools-are-unsafe-principals-say-heres-what-to-do-about-it/2024/07 /leadership/why-some-districts-rejected-cash-to-buy-electric-buses-and-others-want-more/2024/07 A handful of federal programs have been key to accelerating the adoption of electric school buses. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:58:50 GMT /leadership/why-some-districts-rejected-cash-to-buy-electric-buses-and-others-want-more/2024/07 /leadership/some-districts-charge-for-school-bus-rides-if-they-offer-transportation-at-all/2024/06 Transportation charges are rarely scrutinized, but advocates say they're an equity issue. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:00:23 GMT /leadership/some-districts-charge-for-school-bus-rides-if-they-offer-transportation-at-all/2024/06 /leadership/why-some-k-12-students-have-to-pay-for-a-bus-ride-to-school/2024/04 Transportation costs force some districts to consider charging fees for students who live near school buildings to ride the bus. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:43:09 GMT /leadership/why-some-k-12-students-have-to-pay-for-a-bus-ride-to-school/2024/04 /policy-politics/electric-school-buses-get-a-boost-from-new-state-and-federal-policies/2024/04 New federal standards for emissions could accelerate the push to produce buses that run on clean energy. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:50:16 GMT /policy-politics/electric-school-buses-get-a-boost-from-new-state-and-federal-policies/2024/04 /leadership/electric-buses-hit-some-road-bumps-but-theyre-still-catching-on/2024/02 The number of electric school buses is rising鈥攁nd there鈥檚 no shortage of growing pains involving funding, legal mandates, and operations. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:44:36 GMT /leadership/electric-buses-hit-some-road-bumps-but-theyre-still-catching-on/2024/02 /leadership/are-school-buses-safe-an-expert-explains/2024/02 A perennial concern is getting new attention. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:54:46 GMT /leadership/are-school-buses-safe-an-expert-explains/2024/02 /leadership/bus-contracts-the-pros-and-cons-for-school-districts-outsourcing-transportation/2023/12 Districts see more predictable costs and get valuable expertise, but high costs send some back to an in-house model. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:53:10 GMT /leadership/bus-contracts-the-pros-and-cons-for-school-districts-outsourcing-transportation/2023/12 /leadership/late-arrivals-steep-costs-why-some-districts-ditch-third-party-bus-companies/2023/11 Districts are facing a host of transportation challenges. Some have addressed them by deciding to bring buses back in house. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:03:44 GMT /leadership/late-arrivals-steep-costs-why-some-districts-ditch-third-party-bus-companies/2023/11 /leadership/video-the-bike-bus-a-weekly-parade-with-huge-benefits-for-students/2023/11 This alternative mode of transportation has huge benefits for students, and only requires five components to make it happen. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:11:38 GMT /leadership/video-the-bike-bus-a-weekly-parade-with-huge-benefits-for-students/2023/11 /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 The change will help students with long commutes to and from school study and complete homework, supporters say. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:00:28 GMT /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 /leadership/why-this-superintendent-is-taking-the-school-bus-driver-shortage-into-his-own-hands/2023/10 This school leader is hoping to reverse his district's shortage of bus drivers, by becoming one. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:12:51 GMT /leadership/why-this-superintendent-is-taking-the-school-bus-driver-shortage-into-his-own-hands/2023/10 /leadership/whats-stopping-later-school-start-times-that-support-teen-sleep-bus-schedules-for-one/2023/09 See practical strategies for districts looking to move start times to accommodate teen sleep schedules. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:43:56 GMT /leadership/whats-stopping-later-school-start-times-that-support-teen-sleep-bus-schedules-for-one/2023/09 /leadership/lets-talk-about-when-cars-need-to-stop-for-school-buses/2023/09 A refresher course on the rules of the road involving stopped school buses. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:08:27 GMT /leadership/lets-talk-about-when-cars-need-to-stop-for-school-buses/2023/09 /leadership/the-amazon-effect-is-fueling-bus-driver-shortages-how-schools-keep-the-wheels-turning/2023/08 Delivery jobs have attracted some would-be bus drivers away from schools, making it more difficult to transport students. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:46:28 GMT /leadership/the-amazon-effect-is-fueling-bus-driver-shortages-how-schools-keep-the-wheels-turning/2023/08 /leadership/a-districts-bus-disaster-highlights-a-nationwide-driver-shortage/2023/08 A transportation meltdown caused a district to cancel six days of classes as schools nationwide struggle to hire enough bus drivers. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:31:30 GMT /leadership/a-districts-bus-disaster-highlights-a-nationwide-driver-shortage/2023/08 /technology/ai-could-save-school-districts-time-and-money-if-they-use-it-correctly/2023/08 Technology experts believe artificial intelligence tools could help districts on everything from facilities to recruitment. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:41:47 GMT /technology/ai-could-save-school-districts-time-and-money-if-they-use-it-correctly/2023/08 /technology/ai-chatbot-ed-will-be-l-a-unifieds-newest-student-adviser-superintendent-says/2023/08 Superintendent Alberto Carvalho also repeated his pledge to bring about full academic recovery from the pandemic within two years. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:59:01 GMT /technology/ai-chatbot-ed-will-be-l-a-unifieds-newest-student-adviser-superintendent-says/2023/08 /leadership/when-to-stop-for-school-buses-downloadable-rules-for-every-state/2023/07 We collected school bus-related traffic laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and developed these downloadable diagrams. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:48:29 GMT /leadership/when-to-stop-for-school-buses-downloadable-rules-for-every-state/2023/07 /leadership/when-cars-have-to-stop-for-school-buses-and-when-they-dont-in-every-state/2023/06 When are drivers supposed to stop for school buses? The answer varies by type of road and by state. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:46:13 GMT /leadership/when-cars-have-to-stop-for-school-buses-and-when-they-dont-in-every-state/2023/06 /leadership/lawmakers-call-for-national-crackdown-on-drivers-who-pass-stopped-school-buses/2023/06 A new bill in Congress calls for more data collection on illegal school bus passings, to lay the groundwork for a public awareness campaign. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:49:05 GMT /leadership/lawmakers-call-for-national-crackdown-on-drivers-who-pass-stopped-school-buses/2023/06 /leadership/drivers-illegally-pass-buses-42-million-times-a-year-what-schools-can-do/2023/05 A handful of students are killed each year getting on and off school buses. 69传媒 can take some steps to try to make a difference. Wed, 24 May 2023 21:15:18 GMT /leadership/drivers-illegally-pass-buses-42-million-times-a-year-what-schools-can-do/2023/05 /leadership/electric-school-buses-are-catching-on-helped-by-federal-funds-and-new-emission-rules/2023/04 More than 2,000 districts applied for grants totaling $4 billion to transition to electric buses. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:25:38 GMT /leadership/electric-school-buses-are-catching-on-helped-by-federal-funds-and-new-emission-rules/2023/04 /leadership/the-year-in-school-finance-10-stories-you-should-know/2022/12 Federal relief funds, persistent labor shortages, and looming environmental threats are among the year's most pressing issues. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:08:58 GMT /leadership/the-year-in-school-finance-10-stories-you-should-know/2022/12 /leadership/uber-for-school-buses-how-companies-use-rideshare-like-tech-to-ease-driver-shortages/2022/12 The headline-grabbing national school bus driver shortage has forced districts to make difficult choices. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:47:46 GMT /leadership/uber-for-school-buses-how-companies-use-rideshare-like-tech-to-ease-driver-shortages/2022/12 /leadership/quick-hacks-how-schools-can-cut-costs-and-help-the-environment/2022/12 69传媒 can take advantage of tax credits and grants offered in the climate change spending package Congress passed this year. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:43:32 GMT /leadership/quick-hacks-how-schools-can-cut-costs-and-help-the-environment/2022/12 /leadership/bus-driver-shortages-still-wreak-havoc-on-schools-and-students/2022/11 A new report highlights the connection between school transportation challenges and absenteeism. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:28:11 GMT /leadership/bus-driver-shortages-still-wreak-havoc-on-schools-and-students/2022/11