Find ways to engage across the electric school bus movement.

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Leading The Charge: Advocacy Organizations at the Forefront of the Electric School Bus Transition

Learn more about some of the organizations that have worked for years to get electric school buses on the agenda.

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Working Together

Learn about some of the many advocates and organizations joining together to advance a clean ride for kids.

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Events

Find upcoming and past events and webinars to help you expand your knowledge of electric school buses and engage with others, including free office hour sessions with ESB Initiative staff.

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Electric School Bus Initiative Advocacy Stakeholder Analysis: A baseline report

Learn more about the ESB Initiative's effort to center equity in stakeholder engagement.

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“Zero-emission buses are a symbol of hope and a means of change for communities.”

- Gil Rosas, Modesto City Schools (CA) Director II Sustainability & Adaptation

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The Electric School Bus Series

The best way to learn about the transition to electric school buses is to hear about the experiences of school districts that have done it!

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Successfully Operating in Cold Weather in Three Rivers, Michigan

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How Austin's School Board Resolution Created a Path for Cleaner Rides for Kids

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Powering the Grid with Cajon Valley Union School District

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Healthier Air for Students in Stockton, California

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Wiring Up in Knox County

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How North Carolina's Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is Planning for Seven Generations of Sustainability

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How Students in Salt Lake City Helped Advance an Equity Centered Plan

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An Electrifying Partnership in Fairfax County, Virginia

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Progress from Our Northern Neighbors in Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Talk To an Expert

From one-on-one support to peer sessions, school districts and bus operators have access to hands-on free help through the ESB Initiative.

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Community Knowledge Base

A successful transition to electric school buses is all about sharing knowledge, success and learnings. Check out some of the key lessons and resources for any community.

Community Knowledge Base

12 Tips on Electric School Bus Adoption

Community Knowledge Base

Recursos en español: Lo que debe saber sobre una transición equitativa a autobuses escolares eléctricos

Community Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Community Knowledge Base

How Students Can Take Action for Electric School Buses

Community Knowledge Base

How to Ensure a Sustainable Future for Electric School Bus Batteries

Community Knowledge Base

How to Help Your Community Fund Electric School Buses in the US

Community Knowledge Base

The Transition to Electric School Buses Must Center Equity. Here's Why.

Community Knowledge Base

“Why Electric School Buses?” Sample Pitch Deck

Community Knowledge Base

Prioritizing Equity in Providing Technical Assistance to Underserved School Districts

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Reskilling the Workforce: Training Needs for Electric School Bus Operators and Maintenance Technicians

With the right planning and training, the transition to electric school buses can benefit workers too. We talked to stakeholders across the industry about how to make it happen.

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Communities of color face on-road fine particulate matter pollution that is 61% to 75% higher than for white residents.

Source: Union of Concerned Scientists

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Resources for You

No matter who you are, find ways to learn more about electric school buses and how you can play a role in an equitable transition.

Find ways to engage across the electric school bus movement.

Leading The Charge: Advocacy Organizations at the Forefront of the Electric School Bus Transition

Working Together

ESB Initiative Partners

The Electric School Bus Initiative Advisory Council

Get Involved: Working Group Opportunities

Electric School Bus Ambassadors

Events

Electric School Bus Initiative Advocacy Stakeholder Analysis: A baseline report

“Zero-emission buses are a symbol of hope and a means of change for communities.”

The Electric School Bus Series

Successfully Operating in Cold Weather in Three Rivers, Michigan

How Austin's School Board Resolution Created a Path for Cleaner Rides for Kids

Powering the Grid with Cajon Valley Union School District

Healthier Air for Students in Stockton, California

Wiring Up in Knox County

How North Carolina's Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is Planning for Seven Generations of Sustainability

How Students in Salt Lake City Helped Advance an Equity Centered Plan

An Electrifying Partnership in Fairfax County, Virginia

Progress from Our Northern Neighbors in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Talk To an Expert

Community Knowledge Base

12 Tips on Electric School Bus Adoption

Recursos en español: Lo que debe saber sobre una transición equitativa a autobuses escolares eléctricos

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How Students Can Take Action for Electric School Buses

How to Ensure a Sustainable Future for Electric School Bus Batteries

How to Help Your Community Fund Electric School Buses in the US

The Transition to Electric School Buses Must Center Equity. Here's Why.

“Why Electric School Buses?” Sample Pitch Deck

Prioritizing Equity in Providing Technical Assistance to Underserved School Districts

Reskilling the Workforce: Training Needs for Electric School Bus Operators and Maintenance Technicians

Communities of color face on-road fine particulate matter pollution that is 61% to 75% higher than for white residents.

Sign Up to Receive Updates from WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative

Resources for You