Summer Camp Programming
MARCH 11, 2024
Does your camp have theme weeks or theme days? In this series of posts, I give you 5 ideas for different themes. Check the comments for more ideas and to add your own. Below are my five suggestions. What’s yours? OUTDOOR FUN The outdoors provides kids with many opportunities to be creative. Run an Art […] The post Theme of the Week – Creative Campers first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
States are turning to technology to verify users’ ages before allowing access to social media and other content. But the approach faces an uphill climb without a national data privacy law that addresses Americans' concerns about the safety of their personal data.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 11, 2024
American Red Cross chief innovation officer Sajit Joseph discusses the opportunity in bringing innovation, AI, and digital transformation to the work of disaster response and blood banking.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
The Equity Expectation Policy framework offers state and local officials insights on how to allocate opioid settlement funds effectively and fairly across communities.
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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.
The City Fix
MARCH 11, 2024
Urban development in many cities around the world prioritizes making space for cars over pedestrians, cyclists or public transportation.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
With fewer people entering the education profession and leaving earlier, more districts may consider teacher housing to increase attractiveness as they compete for talent.
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Super Library Marketing
MARCH 11, 2024
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Leslie Marinelli says her happy place growing up was the Edgewood Branch of the C. C. Mellor Memorial Library in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The library was right up the block from her childhood home. “Being able to walk there and check out books on my own gave me such a sense of independence as a kid,” recalls Leslie.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 11, 2024
Transactions can play a significant role in large-scale transformation, presenting a time of intensified focus on change and a heightened sense of ownership and accountability—the building blocks of transformation.
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 11, 2024
As the 2024 election season continues, local jurisdictions administering voting sites should seek to ensure strong cybersecurity for their organizations. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides some starting points for doing so in its #Protect2024 campaign. Here are six steps recommended by CISA. 1. Enable Multifactor Authentication MFA requires more than simply a username and password to access data and resources.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 11, 2024
Introduction In the digital age, universities face increasing cyber threats that put valuable data at risk. The University of New South Wales (UNSW), a renowned research institution, is taking proactive measures to address this growing concern. By collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) , UNSW aims to modernize its IT infrastructure and bolster its cybersecurity defenses as part of its cloud transformation program.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 11, 2024
The journey to cloud is complex, demanding leadership, careful planning, and an agile approach to the unexpected.
Barrett & Greene
MARCH 11, 2024
In 1799 when Napoleon was bearing down on Egypt a stone slab was discovered that came to be called the Rosetta Stone. It bore text in three forms, including Egyptian hieroglyphics which hadn’t been understood since before the fall of the Roman Empire. The written wisdom of the ancient world had been lost for centuries, but the stone made it decipherable.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 11, 2024
Researchers are fusing the human brain, knowledge and data to enhance AI models This approach will revolutionise AI’s efficiency in navigating real-world challenges with more precision and insights. Starting from the beginning Like teaching a child how to solve puzzles, the researchers highlight the importance of incorporating basic rules and tips into AI training.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 11, 2024
On Wednesday, March 8th, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced a resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
MARCH 11, 2024
The Office of Management and Budget has issued official guidelines on how agencies are to meet new requirements to improve the digital experience for federal employees and citizens alike. To meet DX goals, however, partnerships with industry are essential. Federal CIO Clare Martorana recently emphasized the need for vendors to promote technology solutions that actually align with the OMB guidance, calling it “a framework that reflects the opportunity for a 10-year revenue stream.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
MARCH 11, 2024
Introduction The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System 1 is a relatively unknown but important part of America’s housing and financial system, with over $1 trillion in assets. It was established by Congress in 1932 and today consists of 11 regional FHLBanks that operate as one system, cross-guaranteeing each other’s debts. It is considered one of America’s government- sponsored enterprises (GSEs), i.e., public-private hybrid corporations created by Congress and authorized to eng
Policy Chats
MARCH 11, 2024
In this episode, California State Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about election policy and election policies and civic engagement. About Sabrina Cervantes : Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes was elected in November 2016 and represents California’s 58th Assembly District. Assemblymember Cervantes earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside and completed an executive
Policy & Politics Journal blog
MARCH 11, 2024
Special issue blog series on Policy Expertise in Times of Crisis Kennet Lynggaard, Theofanis Exadaktylos, Mads Jensen & Michael Kluth Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us would probably have been a little hesitant on the exact field of… Continue reading →
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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.
Policy Chats
MARCH 11, 2024
In this episode, California State Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about election policy and election policies and civic engagement. About Sabrina Cervantes : Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes was elected in November 2016 and represents California’s 58th Assembly District. Assemblymember Cervantes earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside and completed an executive
GovLoop
MARCH 11, 2024
Feeling overwhelmed by growing needs for cyber protection? Each hour brings a new tale of bad actors and cyber breaches. Cybersecurity does not have to be difficult, especially if agencies follow federal standards, such as those developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Standards create the basis of security controls on which everyone can rely, said Richard Breakiron, Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives, Federal Sector, with Commvault, which provides agencies with co
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MARCH 11, 2024
Gaps in park master planning frameworks -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part One | Levels of Service " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Two | Academic Research as Guidance " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Three | Planning for Climate Change " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Four | Planning for Seasonality and Activation " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning, Part Five | Art(s) in the Park(s) and/Public Art " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Six | Civic Engag
GovPilot
MARCH 11, 2024
Cuyahoga Heights, OH expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 11, 2024
From innovations in biopharmaceuticals to the globalization of consumer brands, these five trends will shape business in China in the year ahead.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
States around the country are scrambling to respond to the dramatic rise in deepfakes, a result of little regulation and easy-to-use apps.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
The president is proposing funds to increase tax credits, support construction of affordable housing and reduce homelessness.
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