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Is it time for the death of the password?

Open Access Government - Technology News

Open Access Government speaks with Patrick McBride on how best to protect your data online and whether it’s time to go passwordless. Patrick McBride, the chief marketing officer for Beyond Identity, has almost 30 years of experience in cybersecurity. I’ve been an engineer and I’ve been an industry analyst in the space. I’ve been a Chief Information Officer and a Chief Information Security Officer.

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Amazon SageMaker Studio Lab helps educators focus on teaching rather than technology

AWS Public Sector Blog

In the modern workplace, the ability to program and understand how to apply machine learning (ML) is an increasingly important skill. A World Economic Forum report estimates that 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025 as adoption of technology increases. Programming is no longer a niche skill but a core foundational requirement for many of these roles.

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For Disability Pride Month—We Highlight Our Work on Access Issues

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

July is Disability Pride Month—a month commemorating the 1990 passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and recognizes that disabilities are a part of human diversity.

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Occupational Licensing Is An Anti-American Scourge

The Market Urbanism Report

Permitting and licensing is now required for some of America's most basic industries.

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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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Disaggregating is King

Barrett & Greene

Our friend and colleague Harry Hatry has long insisted that data is far more valuable when it’s disaggregated. In a January 2022 paper for the Urban Institute which we were honored to co-author with him, he maintained that performance data is particularly useful when you “compare the outcome values broken out (disaggregated) by demographic characteristics (e.g., by age group, race/ethnicity, gender, education level, and location—such as neighborhood, state, or other geographical location).”.

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Standing shoulder to shoulder - building a resilient healthcare ecosystem with Health-ISAC

Google Public Sector

Building a resilient healthcare ecosystem is not something done within a vacuum. It takes motivated organizations and people working together in a community of trust to build and defend effectively. We believe the more diverse these communities are, the more effective they can be. Last August, Google announced its commitment to invest at least $10 billion over the next 5 years to advance cybersecurity.

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How Parks and Recreation Can Support People Experiencing Homelessness – August Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The August issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, titled, “ Homelessness: How Can I Help? ” The article explores how homelessness continues to be a serious social and public health issue in the U.S., and how park and recreation agencies are increasingly helping to support their community members who are experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

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Should Local Governments Embrace Private-Sector Partners in 2022?

GovPilot

Americans are increasingly frustrated with the public sector. While the rising distrust in government is often directed at the Federal government, leadership at the state and local levels aren’t quite off the hook.

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Last chance to register for the IMAGINE 2022 conference for education, state, and local leaders

AWS Public Sector Blog

Registration is still open for the IMAGINE 2022 conference presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington, the IMAGINE 2022 conference will bring together education, state, and local leaders for a full day of learning about the latest innovations and best practices in the cloud to help transform communities.

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Mary Campbell, The Housing Oprah: Everybody Gets A House

Iron Sharpens Iron

Mary Campbell, Director of Housing Services at New Kensington CDC joins hosts Leon Robinson and De’Wayne Drummond to talk about the many layers of what it means to be a housing counselor, the critical role of these advocates, and the need for more supports for affordable, stable housing and opportunities for home ownership. Mary has seen it all, been it all, and supports Philadelphians on their path to home ownership, fights for citizens to stay in their homes, and for the policies, programs and

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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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Call for Book Chapters: Innovative Library Workplaces #ACRL Publication

A Library Writer's Blog

Call for Book Chapters-Innovative Library Workplaces We are seeking chapter proposals for a new edited collection with the working title: Innovative Library Workplaces: Transformative Human Resource Strategies Introduction Innovative Library Workplaces will be an edited collection focused on the most important resource at any academic library: the people who work there.

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Occupational Licensing Is An Anti-American Scourge

The Market Urbanism Report

Permitting and licensing is now required for some of America's most basic industries.

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