HopSkipDrive Blog

HopSkipDrive improves attendance at Pleasanton Unified School District
Learn how HopSkipDrive's support with McKinney-Vento and IEP transportation needs led to improved attendance rates at Pleasanton Unified School District.
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- Karen Sampson

HopSkipDrive Senior Strategic Advisor Mike Martin named to NAPT Hall of Fame
In honor of his lasting contributions to the school transportation industry, Senior Strategic Advisor Mike Martin has been named to the NAPT Hall of Fame.
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- Karen Sampson

5 questions with SVP of Revenue, Saad Shahzad
Meet SVP of Revenue Saad Shahzad, and hear why he's excited about the opportunity to drive positive change in education and transportation.
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- HopSkipDrive

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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- Karen Sampson

An inside look at foster care transportation
HopSkipDrive team member Maggie Greene shares insights from her work as a guardian ad litem about the vital need for reliable foster care transportation.
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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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- HopSkipDrive

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

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

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