Inside COVER STORY


SEPTEMBER 2020 Volume 30 Issue 09


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Ready to Launch The South Carolina Department of Education and Tyler Technologies are demonstrating the power and reporting


capabilities of routing, GPS and student tracking integration with a new statewide program now underway. FEATURES


24 Knowing the Right


Questions to Ask Alternative transportation partners can provide a valuable solution to school district challenges presented by COVID-19. However, continuous communication and making sure these companies adhere to safety standards


remain paramount. Giving Bus


Drivers a Brake Advanced driver assistance systems that help avoid collisions are not only becoming prevalent in new passenger vehicles but also school buses.


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38 Longing for a


Connection School bus Wi-Fi could play a role in addressing educational inequalities exacerbated by a lack of internet access in some homes. Still, school districts are slow to adopt.


4 School Transportation News • SEPTEMBER 2020


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