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Quest for the Holy Grail

Summer Camp Programming

Here’s a competition/event campers will really enjoy. It’s called Quest for the Holy Grail. This is a perfect activity for a Medieval week. PREP WORK Find a really ugly vase or an old looking cup. Take a picture of it. Hide it somewhere at camp. It could be buried, locked away, or hidden in plain […]. The post Quest for the Holy Grail appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Code for America Works Shoulder to Shoulder with State Governments

State Tech Magazine

The pandemic created a public health emergency that unearthed the critical need for government to rapidly respond to and support its residents — especially through digital channels. But without a strong foundation in mobile and user-centered design, many government agencies struggled to use technology in an effective, responsive way. Supporting people in times of crisis requires government technology that is accessible, easy to use and focused on creating equitable outcomes.

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Police tech requires better trained officers, more cybersecurity

GCN

State governments should also build in more oversight around data collection and privacy, according to researchers at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

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Toward a more orderly US energy transition: Six key action areas

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The US drive to decarbonize is at an inflection point. Critical actions could accelerate the transition while enhancing energy affordability and supporting inclusive economic growth.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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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How to effectively build a smart city infrastructure

GCN

An integration platform as a service solution supports data integration and cross-platform efficiency for resident health and safety, sustainability efforts and citizen engagement.

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Gig: Graphics for My Updated Book

Human Transit

I am looking for a freelancer who is good at drawing simple explanatory diagrams about public transit concepts. I need these diagrams for two uses: in our firm’s reports and also in the new edition of my book Human Transit. This would be work for hire and our firm would retain the copyright on the images, though of course you could use your work as samples.

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Thoughts on the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Disaster Zone blog

Strategy, tactics, weapons — and a fighting spirit!

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The complication of concentration in global trade

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Concentration in the origins of traded products is widespread, prompting questions about whether to diversify or decouple.

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Lifting efficiency and innovation with an enterprise platform

GCN

One large agency’s hybrid digital platform helped it overcome challenges related to its structure, risk aversion and culture.

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How to Make Digital Documents Work for You

GovLoop

Many government agencies still rely heavily on paper. For example, to process millions of visa applications each year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services handles documents that have been scanned and entered into a case management system for a human adjudicator to review. “You have a human operator reading 40 to 50 pages of documentation per visa applicant,” said Matthew Macnak, Director of Federal Technology Strategy at Instabase, a company that automates the processing of unstructured do

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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In Iloilo City, Philippines, an Inclusive Housing Program Protects Vulnerable Communities from Flood Risks

The City Fix

Aileen Monsale, a resident of Iloilo City, Philippines, lost her home in 2008 after devastating floods hit the low-lying city following Typhoon Fengshen – which many called a “storm of the century.” Like thousands of people in Iloilo City, her.

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Making wearable electronics less expensive with screen printing

Open Access Government - Technology News

A breakthrough in screen printing may allow scientists to create the structures that power wearable electronics faster and cheaper than ever. The electrodes used to power wearable electronics have been created using just screen printing – creating a stretchable and durable circuit pattern that can be transferred to fabric and worn directly on human skin.

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Cooking up extraordinary growth for restaurants during a downturn

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

These growth-boosting strategies can help restaurant businesses outperform during a uniquely challenging moment.

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Top re:Invent 2022 announcements for K12 education

AWS Public Sector Blog

For 10 years, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has brought the global cloud community together to meet, get inspired, and rethink what’s possible at AWS re:Invent. re:Invent 2022 included a slew of new service and feature announcements, with something to offer for every industry. Discover some of the key announcements related to K12 education : New features to power education data analytics.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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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Ways to Implement Multifactor Authentication Without a Mobile Device

FedTech Magazine

Passwords are hard to remember and even harder to change periodically, and it’s increasingly difficult to devise strong credentials. Instead of confronting the challenge, many users rely on weak passwords and reuse them for multiple accounts. This makes it easy for cybercriminals to guess credentials or obtain them via phishing attacks. Once gathered, credentials can be sold on the dark web.

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Windows 365 for Gov AMA January 17th at 6:30 AM PST| 9:30 AM EST

Microsoft Public Sector

woman and man collaborating in windows at desk on a laptop. We are excited to announce a Windows 365 for Gov AMA on Tuesday, January 17th at 6:30 AM PST| 9:30 AM EST ! Join us as our experts discuss how you can use Windows 365 for Gov and answer your questions and collect feedback. An AMA is a live text-based online event similar to a “YamJam” on Yammer or an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit.

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Australian Banking Association’s CEO faces uncertainty head on

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Anna Bligh, who formerly served as premier of Queensland, is no stranger to crisis. She explains how tough times can be an opportunity for positive change.

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Defense and Intelligence: Adopting digital engineering

Public Sector Future

In this episode, host Olivia Neal introduces Microsoft's AT Ball, who will be guest hosting January’s mini-series on Defense and Intelligence. AT’s first guest is Robert Clifford, Chief Digital Officer for BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Division. They discuss how digital engineering with agile approaches and cloud-enabled technologies can help achieve mission outcomes.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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Why Davos matters more than ever

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Global challenges call for global leadership.

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Reflection on public service leadership in the new year

Partnership for Public Service

It’s 2023, a new year, and with a new year comes opportunity to reflect, recharge and recommit. I had an opportunity to do just that and recall the recent 2022 Government Changemakers Summit , one of the premier leadership development and policy convenings. Hosted by the Public Service Leadership Institute and the Senior Executives Association, the event convened more than a thousand participants in person and virtually to hear from keynote speakers, to network, and to learn from leaders inside

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Defense and Intelligence: Adopting digital engineering

Public Sector Future

In this episode, host Olivia Neal introduces Microsoft's AT Ball, who will be guest hosting January’s mini-series on Defense and Intelligence. AT’s first guest is Robert Clifford, Chief Digital Officer for BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Division. They discuss how digital engineering with agile approaches and cloud-enabled technologies can help achieve mission outcomes.