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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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[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
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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
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
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
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
Bus driver shortage worsening in post-COVID world
Bus driver shortages remain a critical issue as schools continue to plan for transportation needs post-COVID.
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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
Transportation is a barrier to vaccine access – especially for older adults
As vaccines roll out, and adults over 65 are prioritized, one of the biggest barriers to vaccine distribution center access is transportation
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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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- Aylin Cook
HopSkipDrive arranges transportation to COVID-19 vaccination centers for older adults
HopSkipDrive arranged vaccine center transportation for a large group of older adults.
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- Aylin Cook
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[Checklist] Planning for back to school
School reopening transportation planning guide - checklist to ensure you meet COVID-Safe and social distancing considerations.
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- Aylin Cook
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
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
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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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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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
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