Summer Camp Programming

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Shauna and Kelie talk with Frost Valley CEO, Riel Peerbooms, about the rising childcare cost and how it affects camps. Links: Riel Contact: ceo@frostvalley.org Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA GUGLIELMO The post Ep 24: The Rising Cost of Childcare with Riel Peerbooms first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Disaster Zone blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A different approach to training teams on cybersecurity.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

President Biden’s recent executive order specifically called for guidance in the emerging technology’s use in assistance programs. But experts warn that AI isn’t a silver bullet.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides significant funding for improving the nation’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The law delivers $50 billion to the U.S.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Advocates are tired of “tone deaf” messaging that puts the onus for safety on walkers and not on vehicles.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The concept of digital twins, which has been around for years, is gaining traction as agencies gather better data and vendors develop better tools. The U.S. Government Accountability Office defines a digital twin as a virtual representation of a physical object, process or system. The idea is to use this simulated environment to test potential changes to the real-world environment.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A recent digital and cyber self-assessment of organizations in Australia and New Zealand revealed a mix of strengths and areas for improvement needed to address ever-evolving digital-related risks.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If you’re traveling this Thanksgiving, you may notice that airports are once again busy. In fact, air travel has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels and demand is expected to rise. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working to meet this.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

One of the world’s tech scholars talks geeks, two-pizza teams, the 90 percent syndrome and a whole lot more.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The U.S. government's most comprehensive report on the effects of climate change details challenges for every part of the country.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Real estate can use generative AI to turn the industry’s data into treasure in seven steps.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The city of Amarillo, Texas, reaps big benefits from a data center modernization effort supported by a combination of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and virtual desktop infrastructure. StateTech spoke with Amarillo Director of IT Missy Laird about the transformation. She offers advice to other municipalities looking to upgrade their data center operations.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Henrik Henriksson, CEO of H2 Green Steel, talks about the challenges and successes in founding a green business start-up and out-executing peers in a competitive environment.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Eastern Market, from the 600 block of C Street SE. Flickr photo by MrTinMD. I got involved in Eastern Market because my mentor in historic preservation was one of the people who helped prevent the market from being converted into a food court in the late 1980s. In 2005, I served on the advisory committee for the International Public Markets Conference which covered both DC and Baltimore that year, led a tour, etc.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare ecosystem entities can use insights gleaned from a US consumer survey of health-related social needs to inform policies and programs and improve outcomes.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

AI’s basic value proposition is that it can “support, augment and automate human activities, and learn and act independently,” according to Gartner. The ability to learn and act independently is what separates AI from other ways of automating work. Gartner defines AI “as applying advanced analysis and logic-based techniques, including machine learning (ML), to interpret events, support and automate decisions and to take actions.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Andrea Fletcher became the first Chief Digital Strategy Officer (CDSO) at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this year while retaining her role as the agency’s Director of Digital Service. She’s held that post since June 2022. “My role now is helping to transform the way we use technology to implement our programs,” she said.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But concerns remain as one official says the move could hurt recruiting and retention of state employees amid staff shortages.

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GovCast

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Every agency and every office is in a different place in the modernization journey. At the Office of Personnel Management's Office of the CIO, this path has been full of challenged to be faced and problems to be solved. At OPM, Deputy CIO Melvin Brown II has worked to grow the office in technology and in workforce. He's reenergized the intern program to get more early-career technologists into the office and deployed hybrid work environment to widen the hiring net.

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A Library Writer's Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Getting started with Microsoft Security copilot

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Intelsat operates one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and is a leading provider of in-flight connectivity (IFC), powering inflight internet for 23 commercial airline partners and nearly 3,000 aircraft. Intelsat expanded its service offerings with the acquisition of Gogo Commercial Aviation in 2020 and subsequently integrated Gogo to create Intelsat Commercial Aviation.

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

With the announcement of Security Copilot back in March, there has been a growing demand to understand and expand the role of machine learning (ML) in security. This demand is especially apparent in the US government space, where these advancements have a direct impact on national security. Security Copilot is the first generative AI security product to help defend organizations at machine speed and scale.

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A Library Writer's Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

CFP: Biographies Area of the 2024 Popular Culture Association (PCA) Conference The Biographies Area of the Popular Culture Association (PCA) is soliciting papers for the 2024 conference that examine the connections between biography and popular culture. Papers and full panel presentations regarding any aspect of popular culture and biography are encouraged.

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