NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 8, 2008) - Possible projects could include purchase of cleaner school buses. Read more.

HONOLULU (April 8, 2008) - The biggest marks from last week’s school bus crash may be in seat belt legislation. Read more.

Interested in obtaining or renewing your school bus driver first aid certifications? The Northern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer pre-conference training in child and adult first aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during the STN Expo in Reno. For more info, visit the STN Expo site and click on Pre-Conference under Conference Tracks. You may also register online for this pre-conference as well as the regular conference tracks.

Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2008) — School buses will compete with other diesel vehicles for diesel emissions grant funding for the first time. Read more.

Know a pupil transporter who displays exemplary service on behalf of child safety? STN is looking for nominees for the second annual Peter J. Grandolfo Memorial Award of Excellence. The award commemorates the former transportation director at Chicago Public Schools and NAPT board member. Randy McLerran, Oklahoma’s state director of pupil transportation, received the inaugural award in 2007. Nominate a candidate by telling us why he or she embodies vision and excellence in 200 words or less.

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (April 4, 2008) - Company says school districts will have the ability to make virtual modifications to student stops and routes. Read more.

Having trouble finding the right job in pupil transportation? Want to find the perfect fit for your transportation department? Visit STN’s job board to learn about the newest school bus-related jobs across the country. To add the newest listings from your district, click here for more information. You can even find used buses for sale.

Canada Teen Killed as Gravel Truck Hits School Bus
CALGARY, Alberta — A Canadian teen was killed and several others injured on Wednesday when a gravel truck slammed into a school bus stopped on a foggy rural Alberta highway, police said. Reuters

Healing, Comforting After Motorcoach Crash Kills Student
PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — Saturday and Sunday were days of mourning for the Pelican Rapids community. Monday was a day of comforting. Fergus Falls Journal