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Ep 11: We’re Back!

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES Natalie interviews Kelie on her post camp “vacation”. Kelie went back to her home camp to help out, and you’ll never guess what she offered to do! Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK NATALIE HAMILTON. The post Ep 11: We’re Back! appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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How to Become a National Blue Ribbon School

Homeroom

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan said that “great schools don’t happen by chance. Great schools happen by design.” It takes hard work & dedication at all levels of a school community – from students, teachers, staff, administrators, & families – to make a school truly shine. Today, we honor 297 schools for their exemplary teaching. Continue Reading.

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SCP 169: Magazine Style Episode #5

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES Another Magazine Style episode! Check it out this week for all new answers to their top (now 10) topics! Links for the Week Yarn Ball: [link] HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL. The post SCP 169: Magazine Style Episode #5 appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Introducing a modern cloud native approach for running Moodle at scale

Google Public Sector

Even before 2020, the education market was rapidly leaning into digitalization. That trend exploded when the pandemic forced education online, requiring every part of the education process to be digitized. Interaction between students and teachers shifted from physical classrooms to entirely digital ones. Institutions had to work quickly to support this shift.

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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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How America’s Airports Defend Against Cyberthreats

State Tech Magazine

The U.S. aviation industry has been largely spared from major cyberattack thus far. No one expects it to stay that way. Recent incursions have focused on airline reservation systems. In 2017, the widely used Saber booking platform was hacked, leading to the crash of reservations for 20 airlines. The breach included the loss of customers’ credit card data and personal information.

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Deputy Secretary on the Road to Success Bus Tour

Homeroom

“I know you’re all going to have a wonderful day of learning.” Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten said as she finished the morning announcements at Idlewild Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, helping ED kick off the Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour. The schedule for Monday was packed; four stops in one day! Continue Reading. The post Deputy Secretary on the Road to Success Bus Tour appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Utah readies mobile driver’s license rollout

GCN

While the technology for the mDL is ready, the challenge is creating an ecosystem of partners who accept the digital ID.

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Job: CBRN Security and Nonproliferation Advisor

Disaster Zone blog

This is not your average HAZMAT team member.

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The national broadband rollout has a blind spot: Lack of accurate, transparent data about internet access speeds

GCN

Because there are no federally set standards for measuring broadband service speeds, there is no clear way to tell whether customers are getting what they pay for.

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HELP and OK Window Signs

Disaster Zone blog

Managing expectations of your community.

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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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Generative scheduling: Saving time and money in capital projects

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With both infrastructure spending and inflation on the rise, optimizing scheduling and work sequencing can accelerate projects and unlock valuable savings.

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Proposed Legislation Includes Costly Unfunded Mandate for Local Governments

NLC (National League of Cities)

As Congress prepares to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), local governments should be aware of a provision that may have a negative impact on their operations through the imposition of a new unfunded mandate.

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Improving pediatrician well-being and career satisfaction

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Many pediatricians say they are facing burnout. Here’s what hospitals and other health systems can do to help.

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How Saint Paul is Improving the Economic Mobility and Security of Families

NLC (National League of Cities)

A growing number of municipalities across the country have used American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support equitable economic mobility via guaranteed income programs. These programs provide a steady predictable amount of cash monthly to recipients that allow them to spend the funds however they see fit.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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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Don’t let fear stop you from forging ahead: An interview with Erika James

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As dean of the Wharton School, James is eager to expand the narrative about the school and all it has to offer. And as a self-described “insecure risk-taker,” she offers advice on how to turn discomfort into action.

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Do Government Jobs in PA Offer a Memorable Experience?

Careers in Government

Finding government jobs in PA is easier than you think and can lead to a rewarding career and amazing experiences. The post Do Government Jobs in PA Offer a Memorable Experience? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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How to Write a Strong Statement of Need

Grant Writing Made Easy

The statement of need. of all the sections of the grant, this is the most complex because it involves the most research and argumentation. Today I’m going to share some strategies for laying the foundation for a well-argued statement of need. Before we go any further, let’s review what a statement of need is and what it is not. This section of a grant is where you seek to convince the grantmaker of the need for your work.

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Concerns grow over AI in hiring processes

GCN

Automated tech -- including artificial intelligence for job recruiting, interviewing and hiring -- may discriminate against qualified job-seekers, government officials warn.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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What Story Is Your Data Telling?

GovLoop

Let’s say defense analysts are trying to connect the dots around terrorist activity. Using various data points such as bank account numbers, location coordinates, equipment types and names, analysts can derive a cohesive “story” from the data that aids the mission. To do this, traditionally, analysts combed through data from various sources — spreadsheets, databases, cloud storage, etc. — to manually input into an Excel file and then make connections between the fields.

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NJ Courts’ IT modernization streamlines processes for staff, litigants

GCN

The pandemic helped New Jersey Courts modernize its processes and technology, which helped the state’s legal system become more open, equitable and efficient.

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Powering digital transformation in Canada: AWS Summit Ottawa keynote recap

AWS Public Sector Blog

Lire cet article en français. For the first time in three years, public and commercial sector customers gathered at the Shaw Centre for the AWS Summit Ottawa. During the keynote, Sean Roche, director of national security at Amazon Web Services (AWS), shared stories of innovation in the public sector, celebrated pioneers driving change, and provided an outlook on opportunities ahead.

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Rule for vendors' secure software self-attestation in the works

GCN

Federal agencies will soon need vendors to attest that their products conform with NIST guidance on secure software development, OMB says.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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

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Crash data analysis gets $1M infusion

GCN

Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles will use the funding to improve reporting on commercial motor vehicle accidents.

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White House looks to government and community data collaboration to promote equity

GCN

The administration wants to hear how best to encourage collaborations that facilitate producing, accessing and using equitable data.

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What is proof-of-stake? A computer scientist explains a new way to make cryptocurrencies, NFTs and metaverse transactions

GCN

Proof-of-stake as a consensus mechanism may be more energy efficient for blockchain systems, one expert says.

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