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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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[Video] The HopSkipDrive Rider Journey
See for yourself what a HopSkipDrive ride is like from start to finish, including scheduling and building rides in our RideIQ platform.
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- Aylin Cook
HopSkipDrive: Misconception vs. Reality
HopSkipDrive is a new kind of alternative school transportation solution - and that can breed misconceptions. Here are the real answers.
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- Aylin Cook
Don’t accept the status quo: 2021 school transportation resolutions
Stop accepting outdated alternative school transportation solution technology, lack of visibility and anything but the best COVID safe solution.
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- Aylin Cook
Transparency: Why it matters and questions to ask your alternative transportation provider
The value of transparency when selecting an alternative transportation solution partner, and the different ways HopSkipDrive empowers school transportation leaders to operate effectively.
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- Lauren Rueger
Why Drivers in the Education Sector Should be Prioritized for Vaccines
Why HopSkipDrive thinks drivers in the education sector should be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine alongside other school staff members.
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- Joanna McFarland
Why a TNC is the smartest choice for your alternative school transportation partner
A transportation network company (TNC) like HopSkipDrive is a flexible, cost-effective, smart alternative transportation solution.
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- Aylin Cook
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[CHECKLIST] Choosing an alternative school transportation solution
Alternative school transportation solution purchasing checklist. All considerations when for new vendors or assessing contracts.
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- Aylin Cook
More than a tutor: Making a difference in the life of a student experiencing homelessness
Homeless Youth Awareness Month: HopSkipDrive honors people making a difference for youth experiencing homelessness. Patty shares her story.
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- Lauren Rueger
HopSkipDrive receives LA Business Journal’s Innovator of the Year Award
After being awarded with the Innovator of the Year award, HopSkipDrive shares what it means to the company and how it aligns with their mission and the communities they support.
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- Lauren Rueger
Proposition 22 Passed in California: What it means for users of the HopSkipDrive platform
Learn more about California Proposition 22, what it means for HopSkipDrive users, and how it impacts transportation network companies.
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- Lauren Rueger
COVID-19’s Toll on Los Angeles County’s Homeless Population
Erika Hartman, Chief Program Officer of L.A.'s Downtown Women’s Center shares the work she does with homeless populations & COVID-19's impact.
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- Aylin Cook
How HopSkipDrive can help with alternative school transportation needs
Our COVID-Safe alternative school transportation solution helps schools and districts with McKinney-Vento, students in foster care, IEPs.
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- Lauren Rueger
The devastating impact of COVID-19 on youth in foster care
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the challenges youth in foster care already face, including reunification with biological parents.
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- Lauren Rueger
HopSkipDrive’s brand purpose: Create opportunity for all through mobility
HopSkipDrive's brand mission is to create opportunity for all through mobility through our alternative transportation solution.
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- Lauren Rueger
HopSkipDrive CareDrivers share stories in honor of Hispanic Heritage month
HopSkipDrive CareDrivers share what they enjoy most about being a CareDriver, memorable experiences, and ways their Hispanic heritage has influenced their work.
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- Lauren Rueger
HopSkipDrive celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: A conversation with Transportation Director, Richard Jimenez
Hispanic Heritage month spotlight with Richard Jimenez, Transportation Director at Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, to learn more about his background and journey into transportation and education.
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- Lauren Rueger
Transportation Trailblazers video series kicks off with Back to School in a Time of COVID-19
Youth transportation trends and best practices, HopSkipDrive’s new video series Transportation Trailblazers launches its’ first episode, Back to School in a Time of COVID-19.
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- Lauren Rueger
HopSkipDrive: Diversity and Inclusion Report
HopSkipDrive alternative school transportation offerings - we serve youth with IEPs, experiencing homelessness, in foster care, and more.
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- Aylin Cook
Five major takeaways from the HopSkipDrive Safety Report
HopSkipDrive alternative school transportation offerings - we serve youth with IEPs, experiencing homelessness, in foster care, and more.
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- Aylin Cook
Study: HopSkipDrive reduces school commute times for vulnerable youth
A study of commute viability and educational equity: HopSkipDrive rides for vulnerable youth dramatically decrease school commute times.
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- Aylin Cook
HopSkipDrive provides pandemic pod transportation
HopSkipDrive offers pandemic pod transportation to private school & childcare. Learn about our family app & our COVID-Safe Ride Standards.
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- Aylin Cook
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[Assessment] Find out if your student transportation plan is ready for reopening!
Take the HopSkipDrive reopening-readiness assessment to see if you're prepared for all the complications of reopening school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Aylin Cook
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[Ebook] Best Practices for Transporting Students with Special Needs
Students with special needs need a little extra care on their way to and from school - learn best practices to support and communicate in this ebook.
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- Aylin Cook
In this together: Why districts need non-routine transportation partners
Coauthored by Tim Ammon The primary challenge facing school districts, and leaders of all organizations, in the context of the dual crises of COVID-19 and
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- Aylin Cook
In her own words: HopSkipDrive Safety Advisory Board member Dr. Nana B. Afoh-Manin
HopSkipDrive's newest Safety Advisory Board member Dr. Nana B. Afoh-Manin will be the guiding force behind COVID-Safety and community wellbeing initiatives.
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- Aylin Cook
From school bus driver to transportation consultant: Q & A with Theresa Anderson
School transportation veteran and HopSkipDrive Safety Advisory Board member Theresa Anderson shares thoughts on safety & alternative student transportation.
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- Aylin Cook
In full transparency: HopSkipDrive COVID-Safe Ride Standards
HopSkipDrive was one of the first in our industry space to announce our COVID-Safe Ride Standards. Why we did so, and we're being fully transparent.
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- Joanna McFarland
How HopSkipDrive Is Helping Seniors During the COVID-19 Crisis
HopSkipDrive enables transportation for senior citizens during the COVID-19 crisis. From Meals on Wheels delivery to help with errands, CareDrivers help senior citizens stay safe and healthy.
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- Gabe Iniguez
Feeding America & No Kid Hungry: Helping end child hunger
How non-profit organizations Feeding America & No Kid Hungry are working to end childhood hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Miriam Ravkin
McKinney-Vento to IEP transportation: How our solution can help
Our alternative school transportation solution helps districts with McKinney-Vento students, foster care youth and kids with special needs.
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- Aylin Cook
COVID-Safe Ride Standards: Parent and Caregiver’s Guide
Parents and caregivers guide to HopSkipDrive COVID-Safe Ride Standards - what to expect when your child rides with a HopSkipDrive CareDriver.
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- Miriam Ravkin
HopSkipCelebrate: We can help you celebrate grads & upcoming birthdays!
HopSkipDrive has always been committed to supporting families and local communities in a safe, reliable way. Recently, we have loved hearing about
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- Aylin Cook
Natalie Critchley: Coach of the Year to HopSkipDrive Strategic Account Executive
HopSkipDrive Strategic Account Executive Natalie Critchley’s dream of working in education began when she was inspired by a high school teacher. Natalie
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- Aylin Cook
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[Webinar] Public Procurement in the Time of COVID-19 with The Mohave Purchasing Cooperative
In this webinar recording, join HopSkipDrive VP of Strategic Partnerships Qiana Patterson and The Mohave Purchasing Collective’s Director of Outreach and
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- Qiana Patterson
Introducing #YourRide: Celebrating the HopSkipDrive CareDriver Community
To help celebrate CareDrivers, we are sharing these amazing stories and CareDriver experiences on our website and Instagram, using the hashtag #YourRide.
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- Aylin Cook
HopSkipDrive streamlines ed tech delivery for charter school network
HopSkipDrive CareDrivers delivered laptops to students in need for Rocky Mountain Prep Charter Network. Getting ed tech to students, and ensuring those computers work, is a major piece of distance learning during COVID-19 school closures.
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- Aylin Cook
Living the HopSkipDrive values: How our team is helping their communities
HopSkipDrive is a values-driven organization, and during this crisis our team members are out showing their commitment to our company’s values. Check out how team members are helping families, children, healthcare workers and senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Aylin Cook
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for Education: The Basics
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a $2 trillion package that of funding and policy measures to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. It includes emergency educational funding for local education agencies, including for McKinney-vento students. We break the educational funding portions of the CARES Act in this blog post.
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- Aylin Cook
What does CA SB-117 mean for your local education agency?
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB-117, an education budget trailer bill that primarily sought to protect the funding of California’s public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools due to COVID-19 school closures. Here, we summarize the salin
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- Aylin Cook