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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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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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Become a HopSkipDrive CareDriver in Los Angeles
Set your own schedule and earn extra income while helping students and families in the Los Angeles area. Apply to become a CareDriver today!
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- Karen Sampson
HopSkipDrive helps Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District with their transportation needs
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District outsources their McKinney-Vento and a portion of foster transportation to HopSkipDrive.
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- Aylin Cook
Bus driver shortages a major challenge as students head back to school
It’s been covered locally, and is now making national news: The bus driver shortage, exacerbated by COVID, is more severe than ever.
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- Aylin Cook
How we’re using $25M in funding to get kids back to school and help the environment
How HopSkipDrive is using $25M in funding to get kids back to school, reshape school transportation and reduce carbon emissions.
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- Joanna McFarland
4 things you can do to alleviate your school bus driver shortage
As schools welcome students back for in-person learning, transportation directors struggle to staff school buses.
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- Aylin Cook
Using ESSER, GEER and ARP-HCY funding for school transportation
What school districts should consider about utilizing ESSER, GEER and ARP-HCY funding for school transportation.
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- Aylin Cook
HopSkipDrive launches in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
HopSkipDrive, the safe and innovative transportation solution for school districts, government agencies and families, launches in Milwaukee.
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- Aylin Cook
5 takeaways from the HopSkipDrive Safety Report 2020
As part of HopSkipDrive's commitment to greater transparency, we released a second Safety Report highlighting advancements made during 2020.
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- Aylin Cook
HopSkipDrive Insurance Overview and FAQs
HopSkipDrive maintains robust casualty insurance designed specifically with the interests of its partners and users in mind.
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- Aylin Cook
4 silver linings to school transportation providers’ challenging year
HopSkipDrive's State of School Transportation Report reveals school transportation challenges and silver linings for 2021 planning.
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- Aylin Cook
The 5 biggest pain points in student transportation today
HopSkipDrive reviews 5 significant pain points in student transportation identified in the State of School Transportation 2021 report.
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- Aylin Cook
Top 5 reasons to become a HopSkipDrive CareDriver in San Diego
HopSkipDrive, an alternate transportation provider, offers safe, reliable rides to students and seniors in San Diego and across the country.
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- Aylin Cook
5 Pros to Driving with HopSkipDrive in the Bay Area
HopSkipDrive is an alternative transportation solution that enables safe, reliable rides to students and seniors.
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- Aylin Cook
5 Great Benefits of Becoming a HopSkipDrive CareDriver in Houston
HopSkipDrive's mission is to create opportunity for all through mobility. Learn about the benefits of becoming a CareDriver in Houston.
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How to help students with learning differences create a future plan
Figuring out a path in life challenges everyone. People have to embrace their curiosities and research every possible use for them, which presents extra
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The Best 5 Reasons to Join HopSkipDrive as a Dallas CareDriver
HopSkipDrive arranges safe, reliable transportation for children and older adults. Here are five reasons to become a CareDriver in Dallas.
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- Aylin Cook
Five Benefits of Becoming a Denver HopSkipDrive CareDriver
HopSkipDrive enables safe transportation to children and seniors. Discover five benefits of becoming a HopSkipDrive CareDriver in Denver.
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- Aylin Cook
Facing COVID-19 challenges, reopening schools need months to ramp up school transportation
As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, and schools reopen, school districts will also need time to ramp up transportation to and from school.
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- Aylin Cook
Best practices: Special education transportation during COVID-19
Students with special needs may be challenged by new regulations such as masks and social distancing. Best practices for IEP transportation:
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- Aylin Cook
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[Report] State of School Transportation 2021
Check out the results of HopSkipDrive's first annual State of School Transportation report!
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5 takeaways from The State of School Transportation 2021 Report
Our State of School Transportation 2021 Report is incredibly comprehensive - here are five major takeaways!
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- Aylin Cook
Partnerships: The answer to post-pandemic school transportation challenges
Why finding a strong school transportation partner who understands the needs of student transportation and the safety features parents and caregivers expect is critical.
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HopSkipDrive Launches in Spokane, WA!
HopSkipDrive launched service in Spokane, WA. We now operate in 15 major markets & partner with 250+ schools and districts.
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- Aylin Cook
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HopSkipDrive Transportation Trailblazers: [Video] Supporting Vulnerable Student Populations
Qiana Patterson & Sam Speroni on supporting vulnerable student populations, equitable transportation and what it means for academic outcomes.
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- Lauren Rueger
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
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
HopSkipDrive Safety FAQs
HopSkipDrive makes safety our #1 priority — and we want to show you how we do it. Here, answers to our most commonly asked safety questions.
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- Aylin Cook
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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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
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: 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
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
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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
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
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