Tag: School Transportation
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Jefferson County Public Schools Recruiting Teachers as Bus Drivers
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Louisville, Ky., is tackling the ongoing challenge of bus driver shortages by widening its recruitment efforts to include teachers. The district’s innovative approach involves inviting teachers to take on dual roles as both educators and bus drivers, aiming to alleviate the strain on transportation services. Incentives Offered to Teacher-Bus…
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Private Vehicles Surpass School Buses for Student Transportation
The iconic yellow school bus, once a symbol of American childhood, is gradually being overshadowed by private vehicles as the primary mode of transportation for students. This shift, as reported by the Washington Post, marks a significant departure from historical norms, with a majority of American students now being chauffeured to school in private cars.…