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How changing bell times are affecting school transportation
Learn about how changing school bell times are affecting school transportation operations, and explore some best practices and potential solutions.
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The dangers of distracted driving: Staying safe on the road
Learn about the impact and dangers of distracted driving, and review some safe driving tips that can help you — and everyone else — stay safe on the road.
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- Karen Sampson
A HopSkipDrive ride: From booking to drop-off
We've outlined the steps of a HopSkipDrive ride from booking to drop-off so first-time users can get familiar with our safety-driven ride experience.
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- Aylin Cook
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10 women leading the way in tech
For Women's History Month, we're highlighting 10 innovative women who are solving problems and leading the way in the male-dominated tech industry.
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Meet Transportation Analyst Doug Bright
Transportation Analyst Doug Bright uses his analytical thinking and planning skills to help school districts optimize their transportation operations.
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- Karen Sampson
The benefits of student mentorship programs
Student mentorship programs can help students stay on track in the classroom while providing vital social and emotional support.
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Foster care transportation tips
Help students in foster care start the day off on the right foot with a positive ride experience by following these five foster care transportation tips.
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Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Yves Mozelsio
Yves Mozelsio enjoys the flexibility that comes with being a CareDriver, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the safety and happiness of children.
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- Karen Sampson
Misconceptions about small vehicle transportation solutions
Explore misunderstandings about small vehicle transportation solutions and learn how these solutions can help school districts make the most of resources.
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- Gabrielle Sias
Saving Innocence: Breaking down barriers with HopSkipDrive
HopSkipDrive has partnered with Saving Innocence to help arrange safe, reliable transportation for the youth they serve.
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HopSkipDrive safety FAQs
Safety is our #1 priority at HopSkipDrive — and we want to show you how we do it. Here, we answer our most commonly asked safety questions.
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- Aylin Cook
5 ways to help students overcome transportation barriers
Explore five ways school districts, transportation providers, parents/guardians and communities can help students overcome transportation barriers.
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[Video]: JeffCo Public Schools partners with HopSkipDrive
Transportation staff from JeffCo Public School District in Colorado discuss how HopSkipDrive has become a trusted partner in getting kids to school safely.
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Meet Regional Account Manager Lee Anne Birdsong
Regional Account Manager Lee Anne Birdsong is thrilled to be making a difference in the lives of students as part of the HopSkipDrive team.
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- Karen Sampson
Transportation: The key to school choice
Transportation plays a crucial role in supporting school choice programs, which enable students and families to choose the best school for them.
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Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Kimberly Smith
As an empty-nester, Phoenix-based CareDriver Kimberly Smith enjoys using her spare time to help children and seniors — and give back to her community.
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Q&A with Dr. Rosalva Lagunas, Director of Federal Programs and Grants at Tolleson Union High School District
Dr. Rosalva Lagunas, Director of Federal Programs and Grants at Tolleson Union High School District, works to meet the needs of vulnerable populations.
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Caring for your caregivers: Ensuring success with HopSkipDrive
We deliver many communications directly to caregivers/parents in an effort to ensure a strong partnership with HopSkipDrive across all fronts.
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- Gabrielle Sias
Helping students get ahead with career and technical education (CTE)
To unlock the benefits of career and technical education (CTE) programs, students must have access to consistent and reliable transportation.
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Tracing the history of Black education
In honor of Black History Month, we trace some of the most impactful historical moments in Black education in the U.S.
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CareDrivers in 2022: A year in review
Using 2022 data, this infographic shows how HopSkipDrive CareDrivers are positively impacting schools, students and families every day.
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HopSkipDrive: The caregiver experience
Learn about the HopSkipDrive experience and what you can expect as a parent/caregiver when your child takes a ride through HopSkipDrive.
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- Gabrielle Sias
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[Video]: Tolleson Union High School District Case Study
Thanks to a unique partnership with HopSkipDrive, Tolleson Union High School District is getting more students to school safely, efficiently and on time.
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A recap of 2022 RideIQ advancements
As we ease our way into a brand-new year, we’re recapping some of the top features we launched in 2022 to level up our school transportation software.
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- Gabrielle Sias
The role of the Primary CareDriver
Learn how the role of the Primary CareDriver brings an even greater sense of consistency and stability to the HopSkipDrive ride experience.
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- Karen Sampson
Meet Marketplace Manager Hector Villegas
Marketplace Manager Hector Villegas is thrilled to be using his technical skills at a company that is making a tangible positive impact on the world.
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- Karen Sampson
2023: A new era in school transportation
For district leadership and school transportation staff, 2023 can be the start of a new approach to efficient and cost-effective student transportation.
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- Karen Sampson
Addressing the pandemic learning loss crisis
Alternative transportation solutions can help address learning loss by ensuring that all students have a ride to school and any necessary interventions.
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How to have a successful ride
Both experienced and new HopSkipDrive CareDrivers will benefit from reviewing this infographic, which outlines the steps in the HopSkipDrive ride process.
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Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Samuel Kim
Los Angeles-based HopSkipDrive CareDriver Samuel Kim derives a sense of duty and a feeling of pride from helping children in his community.
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Meet Operations Training Manager Lexie Johnson
HopSkipDrive Operations Training Manager Lexie Johnson is grateful to have found a company where she can make a difference while advancing in her career.
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- Karen Sampson
How changing bell times are affecting school transportation
Learn about how changing school bell times are affecting school transportation operations, and explore some best practices and potential solutions.
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Innovative hub-and-spoke transportation model sets Tolleson Union High School District apart
Tolleson Union High School District's partnership with HopSkipDrive resulted in a unique hub-and-spoke transportation model that's a win-win for everyone.
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- Karen Sampson
Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Lie Narti
Denver, Colorado-based single mom Lie Narti views her role as a HopSkipDrive CareDriver as a valuable contribution to families in her community.
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- Karen Sampson
Getting chronically absent students back in the classroom
Transportation solutions play a crucial role in combating chronic absenteeism by helping to ensure that all students are able to attend school regularly.
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Why an app? The benefits of mobile telematics
Mobile telematics is a field hitting rapid acceleration in the transportation space, with school transportation being no exception.
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- Gabrielle Sias
Transportation for homeless students
Learn how reliable student transportation can help students experiencing homelessness focus on what the rest of their peers are focused on: school.
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Meet Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager Jola Washington
Meaningful work that brings a sense of purpose and fulfillment is important to HopSkipDrive Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager Jola Washington.
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- Karen Sampson
Driving with HopSkipDrive: A safe gig economy option
Learn why HopSkipDrive is one of the best — and safest — gig economy options for those who are looking to earn money by driving.
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- Karen Sampson
Meet Client Support Specialist Juan Carlos Armenta
After starting his journey with HopSkipDrive as a CareDriver, Juan Carlos Armenta was eager to expand his contributions to the company.
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- Karen Sampson
How long commutes to school affect students
Learn how dependable transportation solutions like HopSkipDrive can help students worry less about how to get to school and focus more on their future.
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Transportation Trailblazers: On the Road
HopSkipDrive's Transportation Trailblazers video series goes on the road to speak with school transportation leaders from around the country.
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