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PUBLISHER’S CORNER


A Passion to Never Stop Learning WRITTEN BY TONY CORPIN | TONY@STNONLINE.COM I


’m a true believer that lifelong learning is good for you. So, as you’d expect, I’m always reading maga- zines, newspapers and online articles on numerous topics of interest. For example, recent financial news on tariffs, NCAA March Madness, health and fitness, and everything school bus, too. As I sorted through some recent Wire Report head-


lines on stnonline.com, I found numerous articles that touch on hot industry topics. Tose headlines included recent school bus fires, a high school charter bus plunging into a ravine, school buses delayed as 75 drivers called off work in Florida, and a distracted driver on the phone almost hitting mom and students who were getting off the school bus. Tese lend themselves to exploring the use of non-school bus vehicles for extracur- ricular activity trips, illegal passing, the driver shortage, operational delays, and school bus fire safety. It’s a lot to take in but seemingly all negative head- lines, too. It can be overwhelming. At the same time, it’s painfully obvious that people en-


joy reading content like this. So, what’s the moral of the story? We can learn from other people’s mistakes as well our own. So how do we unify the industry to not repeat these past errors of judgement or lack of oversight, or at least prepare industry professionals for a better outcome? By learning from our school transportation community, of course. Attendees of the Transporting Students with Disabil- ities & Preschoolers Conference in Frisco, Texas did just that by engaging with peers, speakers and industry suppliers. Tey listened to examples of best practices on how to transport children with special needs in the safest and most efficient way possible. Some even got hands- on training at the TSD Roadeo competition, applying techniques they learned earlier at the conference. Special congratulations to the winning Indiana team from Brownsburg Community School Corporation, school bus driver Anna Webb and Shari Fulner. Te STN team gets a lot of good feedback at our


conferences and we listen to what the participants are saying in our community. No one person has all the answers, but we try hard to bring together a commu- nity of stakeholders to elevate the conversation. School


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transportation professionals are truly exceptional and passionate about sharing information on how to improve safety and operations. When people are counting on the STN team to put on an amazing event like the TSD Conference or STN EXPO, I feel it is an important responsibility for us to deliver. I expect to be held accountable for the best prod- uct possible, as that is what our community deserves. In fact, it’s the mission of STN Media Group. Tere’s nothing like having to be accountable to others to up your game. So, if you have something to say, I want to hear about it because we can always improve! Have you ever worked with a team of colleagues to master a difficult challenge or troubleshoot a problem? Tese experiences can be electrifying. Leaning on the school transportation community to help with challeng- es is key. If you have a huge issue and can’t find the an- swer, our community is a great place to turn to for help. Te reasons to continue learning are many, and not simply because of potential economic benefits but social, emotional, and physical ones as well. According to Harvard Business Review, our capacity for learning is a cornerstone of human flourishing and motivation. We are uniquely endowed with the capacity for learning, creation and intellectual advancement. Educational in- vestments are positive for health. Even for short periods of time, learning can dramatically reduce your stress levels. Tat’s good news for readers of School Transporta- tion News and conference goers, alike! Our jobs can all be strenuous, and employers are continuously asking employees to do more with less. But don’t forget about your personal and professional growth opportunities. We live in an age of abundant learning and development. Capturing that opportunity while maintaining our curiosity and intellectual growth can be one of life’s most rewarding pursuits. I hope to see you at the 2018 STN EXPO in Reno this summer. Let’s learn together! 


Tony Corpin, Publisher


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