HopSkipDrive Blog
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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Safety Series #4: Industry-leading safety standards
HopSkipDrive's industry-leading safety standards are known for being some of the most rigorous in the safe youth transportation space.
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- Karen Sampson
6 key takeaways from The State of School Transportation 2022 Report
Learn about how school transportation affects attendance and educational equity with our State of School Transportation 2022 Report.
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Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Sharra Kliebenstein
New to the HopSkipDrive platform, Sharra Kliebenstein has quickly discovered that being a HopSkipDrive CareDriver brings many rewards.
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- Karen Sampson
Safety Series #3: Safety Advisory Board
HopSkipDrive's Safety Advisory Board provides regular, ongoing advice and recommendations on safety policies, processes and technology.
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- Karen Sampson
HopSkipDrive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report 2022
HopSkipDrive is committed to empowering the communities we serve by celebrating diversity and building an inclusive team.
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- Karen Sampson
Safety Series #2: HopSkipDrive CareDriver certification
As a safe youth transportation solution, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to our 15-point CareDriver certification process.
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- Karen Sampson
Safety Series #1: What is the Safe Ride Support System?
HopSkipDrive's Safe Ride Support System combines two of our top resources — people and technology — to ensure a safe ride experience.
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- Karen Sampson
“Help at the Pump” Initiative Aims to Allay High Gas Costs
HopSkipDrive is offering "Help at the Pump" to offset rising gas prices for its network of CareDrivers.
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- Aylin Cook
Value the work you do as a HopSkipDrive CareDriver
Becoming a HopSkipDrive CareDriver allowed retired teacher Dolores Seifert to earn a flexible income while continuing to work with kids.
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- Karen Sampson
Meet CareDriver Operation Specialist Angela Kao
Since joining the HopSkipDrive team in 2021, Angela Kao has discovered a values-driven work environment where she feels seen and appreciated.
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- Karen Sampson
Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Tamara Rosas
Tamara Rosas became a HopSkipDrive CareDriver to make some extra money. She had no idea just how rewarding she would find the experience.
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- Karen Sampson
All in the family
Providing a safe, supportive space for children brings joy to mother and son HopSkipDrive CareDrivers Pearl Scarbrough and Apollos Cassian.
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- Karen Sampson
Best practices for special needs transportation
In recognition of the growing number of students with special needs, we outline six best practices for special needs transportation.
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- Karen Sampson
A new, flexible driver supply for school transportation
The education system in the United States has evolved significantly over the past 40 years. School transportation, however, has not kept pace. HopSkipDrive identifies hardest-to-serve opportunities and utilizes technology to optimize existing transportation resources.
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- Karen Sampson
Take the State of School Transportation 2022 Survey
Take the State of School Transportation 2022 Survey for a chance to be featured in front of 1000s of your peers!
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- Aylin Cook
How teachers’ responsibilities have expanded throughout the pandemic
Throughout the pandemic, the responsibilities and expectations for teachers have expanded significantly, leading to stress and burnout.
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Earn money while helping kids as a HopSkipDrive CareDriver
For Mahmudul, earning money while helping families and kids in his community makes the experience of being a CareDriver worthwhile.
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- Karen Sampson
The increase in student homelessness — and what schools can do
Student homelessness in America has grown throughout the pandemic. Learn how schools can help enact meaningful change.
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Meet Crystal Hunter: From CareDriver to CareDriver Operations Manager
After getting her first taste of HopSkipDrive is as a CareDriver, Crystal knew she wanted to expand her involvement with the company.
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- Karen Sampson
Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Ferol-Jeanne Hooper Brown
Ferol-Jeanne derives a genuine sense of satisfaction from helping kids get to school safely and on time as a HopSkipDrive CareDriver.
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- Karen Sampson
Empathic listening skills that build trust with children
Empathic listening is one of the best ways to build a child's self-esteem, make them feel seen and understood, and forge a connection.
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- Karen Sampson
The value of extracurricular activities for teens
Extracurricular activities for teens allow them to “try on” different roles and figure out what their individual interests and talents are.
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- Karen Sampson
How school districts can help alleviate student and teacher burnout
Students are stressed. Teachers, too. In the time of COVID-19 and beyond, learn how school districts can address student and teacher burnout.
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The ongoing impacts of school bus driver shortages
At the start of the new year, the impacts of school bus driver shortages are still being felt far and wide by students and school staff.
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- Karen Sampson
Making a difference as a CareDriver is what HopSkipDrive is all about
For Maria Lapides, being a CareDriver means making a difference in somebody's life. And that's what HopSkipDrive is all about.
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- Karen Sampson
Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Charles Hanes
In the past two and a half years, Charles Hanes has claimed 1,091 rides as a CareDriver in Colorado. Read on to learn more about him.
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- Karen Sampson
How school transportation can contribute to equitable education
School transportation supports equitable education and allows everyone the opportunity to succeed, regardless of original circumstances.
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How HopSkipDrive built a safety-obsessed organization
Here are just some of the many things we do to support a culture of safety as we work together to create opportunity for all through mobility.
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- Michelle McCombs
Meet Stephen Fusco: From Special Education Teacher to Corporate Counsel
Learn how Stephen Fusco channels his special education and law background — and his passion for helping children — here at HopSkipDrive.
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- Karen Sampson
Don’t accept the status quo: 2022 school transportation resolutions
As we enter 2022, HopSkipDrive would like to suggest a few New Year's resolutions specific to school transportation.
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- Karen Sampson
Transportation Trailblazers – Safety, Telematics and Insurance Innovations
In this Transportation Trailblazers video series we discuss advanced safety technology, telematics and insurance innovations.
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- Aylin Cook
How school bus driver shortages impact students — and how HopSkipDrive is helping
School bus driver shortages have been all over the news lately, but here are some real-life stories of children affected by the shortage.
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- Aylin Cook
Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Maria Lapides
Maria Lapides talks about how being a HopSkipDrive CareDriver enables her to make a difference — and just how much she gets back in return.
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- Karen Sampson
Much-needed transportation options could end Maryland’s school transportation crisis
Maryland legislature recently passed House Bill 72, opening the door to non-school bus student transportation solutions like HopSkipDrive.
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- Trish Donahue
How donations and sponsorships help school systems in low-income communities
Donations can help low-income students gain access to educational opportunities that will help them succeed in school and in life.
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How small-vehicle transportation can solve Georgia’s school transportation crisis
Georgia is facing a student transportation crisis, with districts unable to find enough school bus drivers to get kids back to school.
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- Trish Donahue
HopSkipDrive commits $2M to invest in communities it serves
The Opportunity for All Community Fund offers a solution to the school bus driver shortage while also putting money back into classrooms.
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- Aylin Cook
How HopSkipDrive can save an average of 40% per student on school transportation
Replacing underutilized bus routes with a transportation solution like HopSkipDrive saves money and lessens environmental impact.
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- Aylin Cook
How HopSkipDrive helps Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside School increase attendance
HopSkipDrive platform is easy to use and a key part of Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside's initiative to raise student attendance.
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- Aylin Cook