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Tackling The School Bus Driver Shortage On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a continuing West Virginia school bus driver shortage has bus routes being canceled daily and parents scrambling to get their children to school. Randy Yohe talks with three school transportation directors about the challenges they face, and anything that might increase this struggling workforce.

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Education Randy Yohe,

West Virginia School Service Personnel Of The Year Finalists Announced

West Virginia’s School Service Personnel of the Year finalists were announced Monday.

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Education WVPB Staff,

Retaining Public School Bus Drivers On This West Virginia Morning

n this West Virginia Morning, the challenge to recruit and retain public school bus drivers remains at a critical level, and it’s having a ripple effect on student education. Meanwhile, a shortage of bus mechanics is only aggravating the problem.

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Education Randy Yohe,

Legislation Helps Retain Returning Retired School Bus Drivers

There is still a statewide shortage of school bus technicians and mechanics, but House Bill 2346 is expected to address that.

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Education Leaders Talk Legislative Priorities

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