How to prepare your child for the school bus ride Take a practice run. ... Related: 11 encouraging phrases to tell your kids on the first day of school. Use the buddy system.

Nearly 20% of CPS students with disabilities had no bus ride on the first day of school CPS officials on Friday said 1,900 disabled students still lack bus service.

Nearly 20% of CPS students with disabilities had no bus ride on the first day of school Chicago Public Schools officials said Friday that 1,900 disabled students still lacked bus service.