Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 19, 2024

The original inspiration for this post comes from Cindy Grant. Teaching Social Skills at Camp Let’s talk about social skills – those essential abilities that help us interact with others in positive and respectful ways. Social skills are not always easy to learn, especially for kids who have different needs and preferences. That’s why it’s […] The post Foster Positive Relationships at Camp with Fun Social Skills Lessons first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This will help many people get the help they are entitled to.

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GCN

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Supreme Court will hear a case on how far local governments can go to enforce bans on sleeping and camping in public spaces.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 19, 2024

As the nation enters 2024 and begins the next presidential election cycle – kicking off with the January 15 caucuses in Iowa and January 23 primaries in New Hampshire – now is the time for local leaders to ask: How will the next president of the United States prioritize cities, towns and villages?

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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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GCN

JANUARY 19, 2024

COMMENTARY | Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 19, 2024

This week, a new short-term federal spending bill passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support. The new Continuing Resolution will keep the federal government open and operating through February and gives Congress new deadlines in March for passing the 12 annual federal appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 19, 2024

A cap on canal transits could reroute millions of tons of cargo. Different sectors face different choices.

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GCN

JANUARY 19, 2024

The agency will offer upfront cash payments to disaster survivors and slash some of its infamous red tape.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 19, 2024

Is tech accelerating your business operations—or getting in the way? To get lasting value from their tech investments, business leaders need a renewed understanding of operational excellence.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Will someone pick up where I left off?

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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 19, 2024

Former US government official and long-time social entrepreneur Raj Panjabi shares insights on the importance of community health workers and on how being a refugee connects to his perspective on health equity.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) brings exciting new capabilities to government IT. But working with AI, especially generative AI, means fundamental changes in the way software is developed and tested. In October 2023, the White House issued its Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The EO calls for prioritization of safety and security and consumer protection against fraud and discrimination.

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Policy Chats

JANUARY 19, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Johannes Moenius, Peggi Hazlett, Sheheryar Kaoosji, and Dr. Juan De Lara talk with the University of California, Riverside Inland Center for Sustainable Development about t he impacts of logistics and warehousing on employment and quality of jobs in the Inland Region. About the Inland Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD) : Established in 2003, the ICSD conducts and disseminates research and reports on issues of suburban growth and its impact on social, environmen

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Paul Cairney

JANUARY 19, 2024

‘The Division of History, Heritage and Politics wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Grade 7/8 Lecturer in International Politics.

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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 19, 2024

Explore impactful state and local government careers at Careers In Government. Find diverse opportunities for a meaningful public service journey. The post Discover State and Local Government Career Paths appeared first on Careers in Government.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 19, 2024

Columbine Valley, CO expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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CarahCast

JANUARY 19, 2024

Improving this nation’s cyber defense has been a consistent theme and called out in federal guidance issued by the White House with Executive Order 14028, the National Cybersecurity Strategy, as well as CISA’s Strategic Plan 2023–2025. To accelerate improvements in cyber defense for federal agencies, Cloud Service Providers (CSP) must continue to adopt FedRamp practices to usher in needed innovation to elevate this nation’s cyber defense capabilities.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 19, 2024

I recently adopted the TEOC plugin and really think there is a lot of potential to support my emergency operations. I am only basically familiar with SharePoint and more advanced Teams functions so some of the modifications and automations are proving to be challenging. The first modification I'd like to make is to modify the standard list of channels that are created when an incident is created in the plugin.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 19, 2024

Written in collaboration with Sharon Bean M.P.A., Camden County Jail Population Manager.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 19, 2024

Explore impactful state and local government careers at Careers In Government. Find diverse opportunities for a meaningful public service journey.

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Local Government Government Public Service Blog 40

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 19, 2024

TransMilenio bus routes. Photo by Julio Plaza for the New York Times. An email discussion I think, and an article, " How Bogotá Tried to Lead the Way for Better Bus Systems ," in the New York Times about the decline of the Transmilenio BRT bus transit system in Bogotá, which has close to 2 million daily riders, got me thinking about my writings on what I called the six elements of best practice revitalization, which were later augmented by the concept of Transformational Projects Action Planning

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