Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 2, 2024

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Curt and Chris ramble on (as they do) about ways to thank the staff and celebrate the end of the summer camp season. From holding an end-of-summer staff party, giving unique gifts like rose quartz or a piece of camp land, to conducting fun activities like a slumber party, awarding […] The post SCP 196: Great Ways to Thank Your Staff at the End of Summer first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

Internet of Things devices provide state and local agencies with a force multiplier. These technologies make data collection and processing more efficient, allowing for quicker and more accurate responses in an emergency. Here are five questions to ask when considering IoT devices for public safety. Click the banner below to learn more about modernizing cities with the Internet of Things.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

The security of the electoral process has become a paramount concern for cybersecurity experts in recent years. From foreign meddling to disinformation campaigns, election officials and their cyber teams have security top of mind. While states and local communities are in charge of the technology and data needed to run an election, federal agencies play a key role in helping to ensure the integrity of a process that is fundamental to democracy.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homelessness prevention refer to policies, programs and strategies that are designed to prevent an individual or family from living in an emergency shelter or a public or private place not intended for human habitation.

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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 2, 2024

Communities with child care deserts, or areas with an insufficient supply of child care providers, could see fewer working adults and poorer educational and behavioral health outcomes for children.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Libraries are where we explore, wade into the unknown, and seek answers. With that mission at the forefront, the technologists and librarians at Northwestern University Libraries (NUL) continually strive to improve their online libraries to enable user discovery and innovation. When they found a technology standard that could make research more efficient and open, they acted.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 2, 2024

Making an effective exit from leadership is critical both to the organization’s future and the CEO’s legacy. Here is how the world’s best CEOs approach that transition.

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GCN

JANUARY 2, 2024

A GAO report found that questions about the $350 billion in COVID relief grants often went unanswered.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

This is one of two "Best of 2023" podcasts.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 2, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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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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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

And, are the impacts of climate change accelerating?

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Policy Chats

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this episode, President and CEO of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Nicholas Adcock talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of local economies and their relevance in an increasingly globalized world. About Nicholas Adcock : Nicholas Adcock currently serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, Riverside and previously served as president of the Pick Group of Young Professionals.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

On average 40 to 50 percent more rain.

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Policy Chats

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this episode, President and CEO of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Nicholas Adcock talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of local economies and their relevance in an increasingly globalized world. About Nicholas Adcock : Nicholas Adcock currently serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, Riverside and previously served as president of the Pick Group of Young Professionals.

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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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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

This was a US Coast Guard led effort.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 2, 2024

Jeongmin Seong, McKinsey Global Institute Partner, talks about why Asia is in a strong position to influence and shape a new era for the world.

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GCN

JANUARY 2, 2024

Lawmakers seek new funding sources as gas tax revenues begin a predicted decline.

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GovCast

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security is developing a new workforce plan to bring in technical talent through initiatives like a new IT Academy. Executive Director of IT Operations Chris Granger discusses how these efforts and more are part of a broader plan at DHS to improve its services make them more equitable and accessible. Granger dives into the agency’s strategic plan for the next four years and how technologies like artificial intelligence will support initiatives to improve the supply cha

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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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A Library Writer's Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Request for Speakers: Trouble, Trouble, Trouble (Library History Round Table) - Call for Submissions to the 2024 ALA LHRT Research Forum The Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) seeks proposals for its annual Research Forum, to be held in advance of the 2024 ALA Annual Meeting. To accommodate as many LHRT members as possible, the 2024 LHRT Research Forum will be held virtually in early to mid-June 2024.

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AccessE11

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we begin our new year, we can reflect on the important moments in the municipal government space with our municipal year in review. The world of local government is constantly changing. Laws, technology, and citizen demands ensure that their municipalities continue to keep their finger on the pulse of progress. This article will highlight some of the major changes that have began throughout 2023, with notable technology and policy leading the way.

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Partnership for Public Service

JANUARY 2, 2024

Since its founding in 2001, the Partnership for Public Service has worked to create a more dynamic and innovative government that effectively serves the public—a goal we view as central to building a stronger democracy. It has been an incredible journey filled with remarkable accomplishments—and this past year was no exception. Here are our biggest accomplishments from 2023 in three core areas: Society’s commitment to government Addressing low trust in government We published “ The State

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