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14 Royse City ISD Leverages Transfinder for Safer, More Efficient Routes
Royse City Independent School District in Texas has leveraged cutting-edge technology to optimize bus routes, enhance communication, and ensure that its fleet operates at peak performance
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12 Authentic Leadership
Authentic leadership is one of the most powerful forms of leadership and management practices
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE
13 NAPT Member Spotlight: Robert Feinberg, Deer Creek School District
School BUSRide spoke with Robert Feinberg, director of transportation of Deer Creek School District in Edmond, Oklahoma. As an NAPT PDS instructor, he offered his unique view on the industry coming out of last year’ s NAPT ACTS event
18 Advancements in School Bus Safety: Part II
In this special section, thought leaders from Blue Bird and RIDE offer their perspective on the latest advancements meant to keep kids, drivers, and pedestrians safer
21 NAPT on the Road
This ongoing feature captures the energy, innovation, and community of the pupil transportation industry as we connect with leaders, partners, and professionals nationwide
22 ADVOCACY ALERT: April 2025
It goes without saying that our federal government is in the midst of a major shift in philosophy, policy and practice
By Peter Mannella
24 Improving Services for Children with Special Needs
In this special section, School BUSRide brings together experts from HopSkipDrive, Zūm Services, AMF-Bruns of America, and Q’ STRAINT to examine how school transportation can rise to meet challenges associated with special needs transportation
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29 Exclusive Interview: Darryl Bellamy, NAPT ACTS 25 Keynote Speaker
Darryl Bellamy is the founder of FearLESS Inside, a movement dedicated to helping individuals embrace fear and gain confidence
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6 FROM THE NAPT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE
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