Summer Camp Programming

MARCH 27, 2024

SHOW NOTES In part one, Curt and Chris delve into the world of specialty camps and their significance in offering targeted experiences beyond traditional camping. They discuss the evolution and variety of specialty camps, from music and equestrian camps to coding, robotics, and even escape room camps, highlighting the unique opportunities these provide for children […] The post SCP 202: Exploring Specialty Camps (Part 1) first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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MARCH 27, 2024

With the recent announcements around Copilot, especially Copilot for Microsoft 365, many agencies are excited to adopt the new capabilities and unlock user productivity and accessibility. However, there is one lingering question that has always and continues to be in the background: “How to balance accessibility, productivity and security in an AI world.

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Summer Camp Programming

MARCH 27, 2024

SHOW NOTES In the second installment of their discussion on specialty camp ideas, Curt and Chris share an array of unique camp themes, drawing from both their personal experiences and broader trends. They delve into a variety of specialized camp options, including cooking, survival, archery, scuba diving, music production, detective camp, and fitness camps, among […] The post SCP 203: Exploring Specialty Camps (Part 2) first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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GCN

MARCH 27, 2024

It is the latest in a series of efforts by states to regulate social media in a way that protects minors and stands up to legal challenges. But opponents say Florida’s law still runs afoul of the First Amendment.

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GovLoop

MARCH 27, 2024

Our NextGen Gov Virtual Training Summit line-up has keynote topics that are perfect for anyone who wants to move their career forward. We’ve curated a jam-packed agenda around the topics that matter most to government employees like you. Now the difficult part: which sessions will you join on May 15? We’re here to help – below is a list of our upcoming keynote sessions so you can start planning your schedule.

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GCN

MARCH 27, 2024

As officials evaluate replacing Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, they must consider the weight and size of increasingly large vessels.

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GCN

MARCH 27, 2024

When people with lived experience participate in a research project’s design, data collection and analysis, they can increase engagement, build trust and lay the groundwork for system-level change.

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GovLoop

MARCH 27, 2024

Spring is here, and free professional development opportunities are blooming at GovLoop. This season, we’re buzzing about new tech, improving your customer experience through surveys, retaining your superstar employees, and more. Check out the online training line-up we’ve curated for April, and don’t forget to register. Even if you can’t attend live, registrants will receive a recording of the session the following day.

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GCN

MARCH 27, 2024

The community benefits agreement that the Bucks owners signed for $250 million in state aid to build the Fiserv Forum included provisions allowing arena workers to freely unionize. It has turned their low-wage, insecure work into sustainable jobs, according to a new report.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 27, 2024

Housing Choice Vouchers are a critical source of funding for North Carolina’s lowest income renters to access affordable housing. As of 2023, about 72,000 North Carolina renters use vouchers to subsidize the cost of rent and utilities. Of those renters, 73% are extremely low-income, earning less than 30% of the local area median income. [1] The program works by requiring voucher holders to pay a third of their income, while HUD covers the remaining portion of the housing costs.

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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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GCN

MARCH 27, 2024

After surviving 25 years of appeals, Gary, Indiana's efforts to hold firearm manufacturers responsible for illegal gun sales is likely over after the governor signed a bill aimed at extinguishing the suit.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

State CIOs should develop and implement state government data literacy programs, recommends the National Association of State Chief Information Officers in a recent report, which outlines steps to get started. NASCIO points to the Indiana state government, which notes, “Our ability to read, analyze, create and talk about data is our data literacy.” “Every state employee must have a certain minimum level of understanding of data, data quality, an ability to analyze data and gain insights from tha

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

MARCH 27, 2024

by Helena Seibicke Contemporary politics has become increasingly reliant on scientific knowledge. In evidence-based policymaking, science is invoked to address complex, ‘wicked’ problems.

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The City Fix

MARCH 27, 2024

At COP28, global climate leaders congregated in Dubai for the annual opportunity to review countries’ progress on emissions reductions and to increase climate ambition. One of the conference’s focal points was how to rapidly and equitably transition away from fossil.

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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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Princeton Public Library

MARCH 27, 2024

What makes a life? The concept of days being where we live is introduced by way of a Philip Larkin poem in Yiyun Li’s The post Living in your days appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 27, 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/Environment " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Four | Planning for Seasonality, Activation and Public Art as an element of facilitiesn " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Five | Planning for Public Art as an element of fac

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 27, 2024

Most of the failures in ML development come not from developing poor models but from poor productization practices.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Call for Presentations — GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2024 CFP URL: [link] The 14th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 , again as a hybrid event, with in-person and virtual presentations and attendees, at the George Washington University Foggy Bottom campus, in Washington, DC. Use this form to submit your presentation proposal.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 27, 2024

Successful transformations need to change something meaningful in the business, but not try to do too much.

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Partnership for Public Service

MARCH 27, 2024

Accountability can be a scary word for federal leaders. We often associate the word with audits and “gotcha” exercises, but accountability is so much more than that. In fact, government supervisors need to embrace and get comfortable with accountability if they want to be effective at leading people and achieving results. Let’s look at the bright side of accountability and how managers can gain confidence in this important competency.

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