School Transportation Nation

For nearly 30 years, you've known School Transportation News magazine and STNonline.com as the premier sources of pupil transportation news and analysis. Now, join the School Transportation Nation podcast, as STN Publisher Tony Corpin and Editor-in-Chief Ryan Gray discuss the day's pertinent issues and talk with guests about the business of getting children safely to and from school and related activities throughout the U.S. and Canada.

School Transportation Nation is a news podcast hosted by School Transportation News, with 319 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

School Transportation News hosts School Transportation Nation, a news show with 319 episodes published.

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  Episode #320

  Unpacking Updates: Legal Eagle Illuminates U.S. Department of Education Shifts

  Aug 18, 202650 minS1

  Back to school safety is forefront as an illegal passing PSA features a retired Detroit Lions offensive lineman; meanwhile, a South Carolina student was fatally shot at a school bus stop. Plus, send your best school bus photos to taylor@stnmedia.com . Special education attorney Julie Weatherly discusses how recent federal changes to the U.S. Department of Education affect school transportation and students with special needs, as well as issuing a caution on using AI in education planning. She will deliver a keynote at the Transporting Students with Disabilities & Special Needs (TSD) Conference and Trade Show this November. Read more about special needs. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, EverDriven, School Radio.

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  Episode #319

  Been Around the Block: Transportation Director of the Year Expertise & Advice

  Aug 11, 202657 minS1

  Taylor sits down for a special extended conversation with STN's 2025 Transportation Director of the Year Keba Baldwin, director of transportation and fleet services at Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. He talks school startup operations, parent and media communication, AI and autonomous technology, leading STN EXPO sessions, alternative transportation and more. Read more about leadership. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, EverDriven, School Radio.

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  Episode #318

  Trying to Make A Difference: 40 Years of Service & Leadership Honored

  Aug 4, 20261h 2mS1

  We discuss the postponement of the New York state electric mandate, feedback on the annual NASDPTS illegal passing survey, the impact of Daylight Savings Time conversations on students, and accolades for former STN Transportation Director of the Year Teresa Fleming of the School District of Philadelphia at Zum's Mobility Summit. See how mentorship and teamwork star in the noteworthy career of Sandy Dillman, a longtime school transportation director and certified driver trainer who was named the 2026 Peter J. Grandolfo Memorial Award of Excellence winner at STN EXPO West last month. Read more about leadership. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, EverDriven, School Radio.

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  Episode #317

  Industry Innovation: 26-Year-Old Contractor Star & Evolving School Bus Tech

  Jul 28, 202654 minS1

  We analyze the conversations at the National School Transportation Association's annual convention, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study on autonomous vehicle safety, and how student transporters can respond to the evolving trends of AI and new technology. Cameron Wood, the lead electric vehicle performance analyst for school bus contractor Student Transportation of America, shares how his technical background led him to brainstorm an EV charging solution and accept the Innovator of the Year award at STN EXPO West this month. Read more about technology. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, IC Bus, School Radio.

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  Episode #316

  Recap STN EXPO West: Harmonicas, Great Gatsby, Transportation Teambuilding

  Jul 21, 202651 minS1

  Tony, Ryan and Taylor go over the highlights from STN EXPO West last week which focused on not only skills, technology and training but also teambuilding, workplace culture and making emotional connections. Highlights included focused inspection and special needs trainings, a musical keynote, Great Gatsby and Alice in Wonderland themed networking events, multiple awards given, a Mr. Bus Driver appearance, a military leadership panel, the Green Bus Summit and Bus Technology Summit, an AI track, and the Pete & Dick Show. Read more STN EXPO West coverage. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, IC Bus, School Radio.

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