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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Why school districts choose HopSkipDrive
Learn about some of the many reasons why school districts choose HopSkipDrive, from exceptional safety data to real-time ride tracking.
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- Aylin Cook
How transportation can help with chronic absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is a leading indicator that a student will drop out. Alternative student transportation solutions like HopSkipDrive can help.
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- Karen Sampson
HopSkipDrive keeps SIATech South Bay Charter School students on track
Read about how HopSkipDrive has helped SIATech South Bay Charter School students stay in school and on track with their personal and academic goals.
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- Karen Sampson
A consistent driver isn’t the only part of a consistent experience
HopSkipDrive understands just how important consistency is for children, which is why we've created a consistent ride experience for all.
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- Aylin Cook
Transparency: Why it matters and what to ask your alternative school transportation provider
Learn what to ask about transparency when selecting an alternative school transportation provider, and explore examples of how HopSkipDrive leads the pack.
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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
The benefits of student mentorship programs
Student mentorship programs can help students stay on track in the classroom while providing vital social and emotional support.
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Foster care transportation tips
Help students in foster care start the day off on the right foot with a positive ride experience by following these five foster care transportation tips.
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Misconceptions about small vehicle transportation solutions
We're debunking misperceptions about small vehicle transportation solutions and exploring how they can help school districts make the most of resources.
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- Gabrielle Sias
HopSkipDrive safety FAQs
Safety is our #1 priority at HopSkipDrive — and we want to show you how we do it. Here, we answer our most commonly asked safety questions.
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- Aylin Cook
Transportation: The key to school choice
Transportation plays a crucial role in supporting school choice programs, which enable students and families to choose the best school for them.
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Q&A with Dr. Rosalva Lagunas, Director of Federal Programs and Grants at Tolleson Union High School District
Dr. Rosalva Lagunas, Director of Federal Programs and Grants at Tolleson Union High School District, works to meet the needs of vulnerable populations.
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- Karen Sampson
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
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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
2023: A new era in school transportation
For district leadership and school transportation staff, 2023 can be the start of a new approach to efficient and cost-effective student transportation.
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- Karen Sampson
How to have a successful ride
Both experienced and new HopSkipDrive CareDrivers will benefit from reviewing this infographic, which outlines the steps in the HopSkipDrive ride process.
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Getting chronically absent students back in the classroom
Transportation solutions play a crucial role in combating chronic absenteeism by helping to ensure that all students are able to attend school regularly.
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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
5 ways HopSkipDrive promotes transparency and enhances safety
Learn about some of the many safety features we offer that promote transparency and enhance safety during a HopSkipDrive ride.
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- Gabrielle Sias
School transportation: What’s going well in 2022
Learn about some of the many school transportation successes revealed by our 2022 State of School Transportation survey.
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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
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
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
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 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 helps Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside increase attendance
HopSkipDrive has been a key part of Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside's initiative to raise student attendance.
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- Aylin Cook
Transportation and trauma-informed care
A trauma-informed care approach to transportation can help offset the adverse effects trauma can have on the trajectory of a child’s life.
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- Karen Sampson
HopSkipDrive insurance overview
HopSkipDrive maintains robust casualty insurance designed specifically with the interests of its partners and users in mind.
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- Aylin Cook