• Coronavirus lessons from when the 1937 polio epidemic delayed school reopenings

    Type Web Page
    Author Tara Abraham
    Abstract The coronavirus pandemic isn't the first time an illness has disrupted schooling. In 1937, Toronto schools delayed re-opening for six weeks in response to the polio epidemic.
    Language en
    URL http://theconversation.com/coronavirus-lessons-from-when-the-1937-polio-epidemic-delayed-school-reopenings-143066
    Website Title The Conversation
    Date Added 8/11/2020, 9:32:35 AM

  • Province of Manitoba | Manitoba Officially Launches #RestartMB Campaign

    Type Web Page
    Abstract The Manitoba government has formally launched its #RestartMB campaign as a roadmap to recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. “Public health and safety is a key driver of recovery, and as we continue to safely restart our economy and reopen our communities, we must learn to live with this virus,” said Pallister. “We are committed to being ready for what lies ahead – ready to live with COVID-19, ready to return to school, ready to restart our services, create jobs and grow our economy.”
    Language en
    URL https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49057
    Website Title Province of Manitoba
    Date Added 8/12/2020, 5:01:55 PM

  • Province of Manitoba | News Releases | COVID-19 Pandemic Work Supported by State of Emergency Extension

    Type Web Page
    Abstract The Manitoba government will extend the provincewide state of emergency under The Emergency Measures Act to continue to protect the health and safety of all Manitobans and reduce the spread of COVID-19. The extension goes into effect at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, for a period of 30 days.
    Language en
    URL https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49061
    Website Title Province of Manitoba
    Date Added 8/12/2020, 5:02:43 PM

  • Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Province Releases Practices and Protocols for Return to Schools

    Type Web Page
    Abstract The Manitoba government is releasing practice guidance and protocols to ensure students, teachers and families know what to expect upon returning to classrooms in September and to provide consistency across schools, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today.
    Language en
    URL https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49065
    Website Title Province of Manitoba
    Date Added 8/13/2020, 5:03:31 PM

  • Saskatchewan Safe Schools Plan: Level 2 Guidance Released | News and Media

    Type Web Page
    Abstract The Government of Saskatchewan, Education’s Response Planning Team (RPT) and Public Health guidelines are being updated to support the safe return of children to school.
    Language en
    URL https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/august/11/level-2-guidance
    Website Title Government of Saskatchewan
    Date Added 8/12/2020, 8:55:00 AM

  • Transportation During Coronavirus in New York City

    Type Journal Article
    Abstract This report describes and analyzes the effects of the pandemic on New York’s transportation systems during the spring of 2020. We examine a multiplicity of transportation modes—from subways and buses to bicycles and taxis and for hire vehicles—as well as commuter rail and vehicular use of bridges and tunnels. New York City and the surrounding region face tough challenges to re-build ridership and restore faith in public transit—critical factors in any economic recovery. We identify and recommend potential policies to foster the renewal and expansion of mobility in the coming months and years
    Language en
    Library Catalog Zotero
    URL https://wagner.nyu.edu/files/faculty/publications/Full%20Report.pdf
    Pages 93
    Date Added 8/11/2020, 9:24:02 AM

  • Webinar: Empowering a Resilient Transit Workforce

    Type Web Page
    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed transit professionals to establish new standards for resiliency. At the same time, leaders in transit are seeking new ways to promote social mobility through career pathway opportunities. Drawing from industry experience and research, this webinar will delve into resiliency challenges and education and training solutions to cultivate a more resilient and empowered transit workforce. The webinar will identify critical labor market benchmarks impacting the transit workforce and address ways to prepare the public transportation workforce for the post COVID-19 world.
    Language en-US
    URL https://www.enotrans.org/event/webinar-empowering-a-resilient-transit-workforce/
    Date Added 8/11/2020, 8:56:24 AM