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For nearly 30 years, you’ve known School Transportation News magazine and STNonline.com as the premier sources of pupil transportation news and analysis. Now, join the School Transportation Nation podcast, as STN Publisher Tony Corpin and Editor-in-Chief Ryan Gray discuss the day’s pertinent issues and talk with guests about the business of getting children safely to and from school and related activities throughout the U.S. and Canada.

  1. 5H AGO

    Cowboy Stuff: NC Bus Operation & Garage Stars Weather Hurricane Helene

    More federal and legal wrangling over school bus Wi-Fi and emissions regulations, plus bus manufacturing updates. Read the new October issue of School Transportation News magazine and watch our recent webinars. Jeremy Stowe, director of transportation for Buncombe County Schools in North Carolina, transports us into the story of when Hurricane Helene hit last September and how student transporters assisted with emergency response and recovery. The dedication of the district’s maintenance team is reflected in the Garage Star award it won this year. Stowe also discusses benefits of vendor partnerships in technology and alternative transportation. Read more about operations. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, School Bus Safety Co., RIDE.

    1h 13m

  2. SEP 23

    Teamwork & Innovation: Alabama Top Transportation Team & Exclusive Zonar Interview

    The struggle continues over E-Rate funding for school bus Wi-Fi, the NCST addresses the omission of alternative transportation in its national specs manual, and NASCAR star power boosts a school bus illegal passing PSA in Michigan. Just announced: the Zonar Bus Suite, an all-in-one routing ecosystem. During July’s STN EXPO West in Reno, Nevada, STN Publisher and President Tony Corpin caught up with Zonar CEO Charles Kriete and ez enRoute Founder Amit Anand to discuss their partnership that produced this solution. Brad Hayn, director of transportation for Hoover City Schools in Alabama and a 2025 Top Transportation Teams Award winner, discusses building relationships for a cohesive team and successful technology implementation. Read more about operations. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, School-Radio.

    1h 5m

  3. SEP 16

    Can I Make a Difference? Tips From Top Transportation Team & Technology Super User

    Headlines on tragic violent incidents, electric endeavors, drug testing, a bus fire and more. Sean Hollas, interim transportation director for Goddard Public Schools in Kansas and a 2025 Top Transportation Teams Award winner, discusses fostering positive workplace culture and leveraging technology for efficiency. Take a look behind the operational curtain with Brenda Boyd, transportation director for Holland Public Schools in Michigan and the Technology Super User featured on the STN September issue cover. Read more about operations. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, School-Radio.

    53 min

  4. SEP 9

    Supportive, not Punitive: Collaborating for Improved Student Rider Behavior

    Dive into school bus safety, technology and data security in the new STN September issue. We also analyze a Canadian study on electric bus equity and the school bus industry's lobbying efforts in the U.S. Lisa Navarra, certified child behavior specialist, author and upcoming TSD Conference keynote speaker, discusses bringing together education and transportation personnel to support good behavior in student bus riders with special needs. Read more about special needs. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, School-Radio.

    53 min

  5. SEP 2

    Overcoming Tragedy: Newtown School Shooting Creates Classroom, Bus Safety Advocate

    Headlines on the 2025 National Association for Pupil Transportation award winners, a new study on the financial savings of electric school buses, and the clean fuel choices districts are making. “Our work is nowhere near done.” Mother and educator Michele Gay joins us for a heartfelt conversation about her daughter with special needs, losing her in the 2014 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, subsequently co-founding Safe and Sound Schools, the continued need for classroom and bus safety advocacy, and her upcoming TSD Conference keynote. Read more about special needs. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, School-Radio.

    57 min

  6. AUG 26

    A Lot of Uncertainty: IC Bus VP & GM Discusses What Customers Need to Know

    Tony and Ryan discuss regulatory updates, the importance of vendor partnerships, a sensationalized incident involving a Texas school bus, and this year’s Garage Stars. Charles Chilton, vice president and general manager of IC Bus, discusses his engineering and school bus driver background, navigating the uncertain clean bus market, and supporting IC Bus customers. Read more about OEMs. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, IC Bus.

    48 min

  7. AUG 19

    Not Just a Job: Hear From Dick Fischer School Bus Safety Scholarship Award Winner

    More EPA regulatory changes in the truck and bus market prompt continuing clean fuel conversations. Also, learn more about the crucial training at the upcoming Transporting Students with Disabilities & Special Needs Conference and Trade Show. Kara Sands, transportation lead trainer and driver at Hanover Community Schools Corporation in Indiana, was selected to receive the inaugural Dick Fischer School Bus Safety Scholarship for STN EXPO West this year. She discusses ways to promote safe school bus operations and her takeaways from STN EXPO. Read more about safety. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, IC Bus.

    48 min

  8. AUG 12

    Legacy & Leadership: Award-Winning Suffolk Transportation Talks NY Operations

    Ryan and Taylor evaluate a U.S. Department of Energy report questioning electric grid safety and share breaking news on the TSD Conference. New York contractor Suffolk Transportation was recently honored with the National School Transportation Association’s Contractor of the Year award. Assistant Vice Presidents Joseph and Johnny Corrado, along with Chief Operating Officer Tommy Smith, discuss upholding the family business legacy, providing students with safe service and navigating operations in an ever-modernizing environment. Read more about operations. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, IC Bus.

    1h 2m
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For nearly 30 years, you’ve known School Transportation News magazine and STNonline.com as the premier sources of pupil transportation news and analysis. Now, join the School Transportation Nation podcast, as STN Publisher Tony Corpin and Editor-in-Chief Ryan Gray discuss the day’s pertinent issues and talk with guests about the business of getting children safely to and from school and related activities throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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  • Creator
    School Transportation News
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All content copyright STN Media Group/School Transportation News.
  • Show Website
    School Transportation Nation

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