--- title: SafeStop School Bus Tracking App Blog (5) description: SafeStop School Bus Tracking App is the best school bus tracking application securely connecting parents and school administrators with the vehicles transporting their students to and from school. (5) --- [![SafeStop](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Safe_Stop_June_2016_Theme/images/safestop-600x109-7b7a648b74af31c76bac80510b9ad153.png)](https://www.safestopapp.com/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://www.safestopapp.com/#how-it-works-container) - [FEATURES](https://www.safestopapp.com/#feature-container) - [NEWSROOM](https://www.safestopapp.com/newsroom) - [BLOG](https://blog.safestopapp.com/) - [FAQ](https://www.safestopapp.com/safe_stop/faq) - [USER GUIDE](https://www.safestopapp.com/safe_stop/user_guide) - [LOGIN](https://www.safestopapp.com/web) ## [SafeStop Identifies Four Trends at the Midway Point of 2016-2017 School Year](https://blog.safestopapp.com/safestop-identifies-four-trends-midway-point-2016-2017-school-year) Posted by [Patrick Gallagher](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/patrick-gallagher) on Jan 31, 2017 2:59:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/1.Used%20Images/Track_My_Bus_Online_For_Parents2.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/safestop-identifies-four-trends-midway-point-2016-2017-school-year) School Bus Tracking App Launching Robust Analytics Platform That Identifies Savings Opportunities for Schools Charleston, SC (January 31, 2017) – [SafeStop](https://www.safestopapp.com/), the industry’s leading school bus tracking app, enjoyed a strong start to the 2016-2017 school year with its geographic expansion, increased subscriber rates, and added features. The number of customers using the service has more than doubled year over year since inception. And as growth continues, the company has used its SafeStop Analytics platform to identify four major trends since the school year commenced. [Read More](https://blog.safestopapp.com/safestop-identifies-four-trends-midway-point-2016-2017-school-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.safestopapp.com/safestop-identifies-four-trends-midway-point-2016-2017-school-year#comments-listing) Topics: [SafeStop Insider](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/safestop-insider), [Bus Safety](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/bus-safety), [Press Releases](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/press-releases) ## [Inspirational Quotes for Educators](https://blog.safestopapp.com/inspirational-quotes-educators) Posted by [Patricia M](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/patricia-m) on Jan 31, 2017 11:10:57 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Inspirational%20Quotes%20for%20Educators%201.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/inspirational-quotes-educators) A good teacher inspires students, but who inspires teachers? If you’re a teacher looking for some extra encouragement to help you connect with your students and foster their intellectual growth, consider the following inspirational quotes about education: [Read More](https://blog.safestopapp.com/inspirational-quotes-educators) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.safestopapp.com/inspirational-quotes-educators#comments-listing) Topics: [Schools](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/schools) ## [Why a Student Portal is Important for Students, Teachers, and Parents](https://blog.safestopapp.com/student-portal-important-students-teachers-parents) Posted by [Patricia M](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/patricia-m) on Jan 26, 2017 1:27:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/student%20portal%202.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/student-portal-important-students-teachers-parents) Remember when you were a kid and you had to call a friend, or wait until the next day if you forgot your homework assignment? Whether you are a school administrator or a millennial parent, you probably didn’t have access to the same information as students have today. If your school had a student portal, chances are it lacked sufficient information, was anything but user-friendly, and was rarely updated. [Read More](https://blog.safestopapp.com/student-portal-important-students-teachers-parents) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.safestopapp.com/student-portal-important-students-teachers-parents#comments-listing) Topics: [Education Technology](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/education-technology), [Schools](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/schools) ## [Picture This! How Educational Infographics Help Teachers and Students](https://blog.safestopapp.com/educational-infographics-teachers-students) Posted by [Patricia M](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/patricia-m) on Jan 24, 2017 10:50:58 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/1.Used%20Images/How%20Long%20is%20a%20School%20Bus%20Infographic%20SafeStop.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/educational-infographics-teachers-students) A quality infographic is worth a thousand words. Put simply, an infographic is a graphic that lays out information in a visually accessible format. Infographics are a great tool for teachers, school administrators, and transportation directors to quickly learn or teach others about safety tips, teaching methods, and new classroom technology. [Read More](https://blog.safestopapp.com/educational-infographics-teachers-students) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.safestopapp.com/educational-infographics-teachers-students#comments-listing) Topics: [Bus Safety](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/bus-safety), [Safety](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/safety), [Schools](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/schools), [Student Transportation](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/student-transportation) ## [Is Tutoring an Effective Way to Educate Children?](https://blog.safestopapp.com/tutoring-effective-educate-children) Posted by [Patricia M](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/patricia-m) on Jan 19, 2017 12:29:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/tutoring%20effective%20educate%201.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/tutoring-effective-educate-children) You want the best education for your son or daughter. But what defines the best education? Is it private schooling? [Charter schools](https://blog.safestopapp.com/what-is-a-charter-school)? Home schooling? Public schools? Some people believe the [best form of education](https://blog.safestopapp.com/great-schools-perfect-school-extraordinary-child) is a combination of traditional schooling and tutoring. Even though it has sometimes been seen as just “extra help” for students with failing grades, tutoring can be effective at bolstering math and reading skills prior to and during high school. [Read More](https://blog.safestopapp.com/tutoring-effective-educate-children) 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.safestopapp.com/tutoring-effective-educate-children#comments-listing) Topics: [Education Technology](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/education-technology), [Schools](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/schools) ## [Maintaining Your School Bus Shocks](https://blog.safestopapp.com/maintaining-school-bus-shocks) Posted by [Lloyd Forbes](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/lloyd-forbes) on Jan 17, 2017 11:36:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/maintaining%20your%20school%20bus%20shocks%202.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/maintaining-school-bus-shocks) Preparing your school bus fleet for the winter months can save you time by preventing malfunctions and money in potential repairs. One key area of focus that is sometimes overlooked is maintaining and replacing shock absorbers. Failure to inspect and repair damaged or malfunctioning shocks can lead to more than just an uncomfortable ride — it can cause unsafe driving conditions. [Read More](https://blog.safestopapp.com/maintaining-school-bus-shocks) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.safestopapp.com/maintaining-school-bus-shocks#comments-listing) Topics: [Bus Safety](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/bus-safety), [School Buses](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/school-buses), [Safety](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/safety), [Student Transportation](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/student-transportation), [Weather](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/weather) ## [Winter is Here… Is Your Bus Fleet Ready?](https://blog.safestopapp.com/winter-bus-fleet-ready) Posted by [Lloyd Forbes](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/lloyd-forbes) on Jan 10, 2017 12:17:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/bus%20fleet%20winter%20here%201.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/winter-bus-fleet-ready) For kids, winter time means hot chocolate, snowmen and, of course, [magical snow days](https://blog.safestopapp.com/schools-cancelled-fun-snow-days). However, for school administrators, frigid days and inclement weather pose many problems. Whether you are a superintendent, school administrator or transportation director, you need to be prepared for hail and snow. This means making sure parking lots, bus lanes, and walkways are clear and salted. It also means you need to make sure your bus fleet is ready to handle the next few months of slush and black ice. While school buses are [statistically safer](http://www.ntsb.gov/safety/Pages/schoolbuses.aspx) than other vehicles on the road, they must be kept in proper working condition and able to overcome anything Mother Nature throws their way. [Read More](https://blog.safestopapp.com/winter-bus-fleet-ready) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.safestopapp.com/winter-bus-fleet-ready#comments-listing) Topics: [Bus Safety](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/bus-safety), [School Buses](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/school-buses), [Safety](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/safety), [Weather](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/weather) ## [SafeStop Employee Spotlight: Cameron Sito](https://blog.safestopapp.com/safestop-employee-spotlight-cameron-sito) Posted by [Patricia M](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/patricia-m) on Jan 1, 2017 10:32:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Employee_Spotlight_Series/cameron%20sito%20safestop.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/safestop-employee-spotlight-cameron-sito) When our customers ask us, “What is the best part of working at SafeStop?” The answer is of course, our people! Every month we spotlight one of our awesome employees. This employee spotlight will highlight their experiences, accomplishments at SafeStop, and fun facts about what makes them great! This January, we're featuring Cameron Sito, Logistics Analyst. **What is your role with the team?** Logistics Analyst; but a little bit of everything. **What is your personal motto?** "Make love to pressure." [Read More](https://blog.safestopapp.com/safestop-employee-spotlight-cameron-sito) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.safestopapp.com/safestop-employee-spotlight-cameron-sito#comments-listing) Topics: [SafeStop Insider](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/safestop-insider), [Employee Spotlight](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/employee-spotlight) ## [Are You Interested in School Bus Drivers Education Online?](https://blog.safestopapp.com/school-bus-drivers-education-online) Posted by [Lloyd Forbes](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/lloyd-forbes) on Dec 29, 2016 11:43:22 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/drivers%20education%20online%20safestop%202.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/school-bus-drivers-education-online) Have you thought about working as a school bus driver? With convenient training options that include drivers education online, becoming a school bus operator could be the right part-time job for you. Finding flexible, satisfying employment is often hard to do. If your personality is a good fit for a school bus driver — there may be a big yellow school bus in your future. [Read More](https://blog.safestopapp.com/school-bus-drivers-education-online) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.safestopapp.com/school-bus-drivers-education-online#comments-listing) Topics: [School Buses](https://blog.safestopapp.com/topic/school-buses) ## [Getting the Job Done: Superintendents, PTAs, and PTOs](https://blog.safestopapp.com/superintendents-ptas-ptos) Posted by [Patricia M](https://blog.safestopapp.com/author/patricia-m) on Dec 27, 2016 1:21:40 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/superindendent%20pta%20pto%201.jpg)](https://blog.safestopapp.com/superintendents-ptas-ptos) It takes a lot of support to provide an engaging and safe learning environment. Your school superintendent and groups like the [PTO](http://www.pto.org/) (Parent Teacher Organization) and the [PTA](http://www.pta.org/) (Parent Teacher Association) are part of that very important effort. SafeStop works with a variety of school administrators and parent groups to bring the convenience of our school bus tracking app to schools. If you want to discuss a school issue, bring up a community concern, or add new technologies like SafeStop to your school, it helps to understand the different roles within the school district. 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You're now ready to start tracking your child's school bus! - [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Safe_Stop_June_2016_Theme/images/apple-app-store-d2a4c832f6940f03fbe3115eca6b5b28.png)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/schoolwheels-safestop/id727848743?mt=8) - [![](https://blog.safestopapp.com/hubfs/Safe_Stop_June_2016_Theme/images/google-play-store-a9a40db1b012cec1f4eeb92a73c3fa3d.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schoolwheels.safestop&hl=en) - [Web Access](http://safestopapp.com/web) ## Stay Connected Need help signing up or logging into your account? Want to learn more SafeStop and the benefits of school bus tracking? Follow us on social media or give our team a call. We will be happy to help you! 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