A nearly $1 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is expected to help a Kansas City-based nonprofit expand and strengthen the infrastructure of its national education research and development coalition, its founder said.
As students across the country return to school, it’s not just the classrooms that need to be prepared. The school buses that transport millions of students every day are also crucial to ensuring a safe school year.
Beginning on the first day of school on Sept. 5, Mendham Township Elementary and Middle School students will have safer bus rides thanks to the district’s investment in innovative technology.
Starting Thursday, parents and students in Mendham Township could use a free mobile app to track their buses in real-time. The district has also installed video cameras and audio equipment on its 37 buses, which serve some neighboring towns as well.
Schools have significantly improved security within their buildings. Now they’re extending the safeguarding of students on their buses.
New advanced technology from Transportant enhances safety for students and drivers, provides peace of mind for parents and school administrators