Blog Notes from the field

Carpools, communities, and everything in between.

Insights on carpooling, dismissal management, and student transportation — from the team building the parent network for K-12 communities (schools, after-school programs, camps, and beyond).

May 20, 2026 · Krishnanand Kamath

Start Carpooling at Your School Today, No Sign-Off Required

For a long time, our standard answer to "how do I get my school on Carpool.School?" was "ask your administrator." Today, that answer is different.

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May 20, 2026 · Krishnanand Kamath

What's New in Carpool.School: May 2026

Two changes worth knowing about, plus a lot of small ones you will feel.

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May 18, 2026 · Krishnanand Kamath

What Happens When You Join a Carpool.School Community

A parent invited you. Or your school did. What is actually waiting on the other side?

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May 17, 2026 · Krishnanand Kamath

How Carpool.School Connects You With Families Going Your Way

Two questions new parents tend to ask: how does this find me a carpool? And, are my kids safe with these families?

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May 16, 2026 · Krishnanand Kamath

Dismissal Management: The Foundation for Scaling School Carpooling

We were right about the product. We were wrong about how to scale it. Here's what we learned, and what changed.

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March 29, 2026 · Krishnanand Kamath

How Dismissal Management Protects Schools

Schools face real liability exposure during dismissal. Digital verification and real-time coordination change that equation.

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January 7, 2026 · Arya

How to Add Someone to Your Child's School Pickup List (And Why It Matters)

Pickup authorization is one of the most common school safety policies. Here's how it works and how to stay ahead of it.

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January 6, 2026 · Arya

Early Dismissal Notes: What Parents Need to Know With Templates

A complete guide to early dismissal notes with copy-paste templates for every situation.

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October 21, 2025 · Arya

Transporting America: Current Policies Shaping Nation-Wide School Transportation

Over 25 million students ride school buses daily, a figure declining since the 1980s. Here's why, and what policies are driving it.

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