Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 24, 2024

SHOW NOTES Kelie and Shauna are joined by Claire Griffith, a recreation specialist working with cognitively impaired individuals. Claire addresses trauma informed care within a camp setting, stressing the importance of safety, trust, transparency, peer support, and collaboration, and acknowledging cultural, historical, and gender issues. They explore how trauma informed care can influence Gen Z, […] The post Ep 29: Understanding Gen Z: Trauma-Informed Care in Camp Settings first appeared o

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GCN

JANUARY 24, 2024

COMMENTARY | The recommendations offered in the DOJ’s critical review of the Uvalde school shooting can help first responders and communities across the nation avoid these same failures if faced with a similar situation.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 24, 2024

“Europe is drifting away from the technology frontier … from that viewpoint, I think Europe’s business model, looking forward, is not sustainable.” A quintessential insider discusses Europe’s competitiveness.

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GCN

JANUARY 24, 2024

Pilot programs have offered incarcerated individuals medications for opioid use disorder, but now it’s time to start expanding those programs for long-term success, observers say.

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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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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence is very much top of mind for state and local government CIOs, and they may well examine how AI can accelerate digital services for citizens, note the National Association of State Chief Information Officers and the Public Technology Institute in a recent joint webinar. The webinar, hosted recently by NASCIO and PTI, reviewed CIO priorities over the next year.

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GCN

JANUARY 24, 2024

COMMENTARY | Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The fake Biden robocall is likely to be just the latest of a series of AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns.

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GCN

JANUARY 24, 2024

After the FCC released guidance on how it planned to wind down the Affordable Connectivity Program, more state and local officials are urging Congress to maintain funding.

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Super Library Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 225 They’re big and bold. They promise your library continuous exposure to a diverse audience. And… they’re expensive. Are billboards actually a good use of your limited library marketing budget? I’ll lay out the pros and cons of billboard advertising for libraries in this episode.

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GCN

JANUARY 24, 2024

The ratings agency in the last year has upgraded the bond ratings of several major U.S. hubs amid record travel.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 24, 2024

Decision makers looking to get a head start on the private markets should consider ten things.

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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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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

The General Services Administration continues to test optimal workplace IT setups, in part to make the office more inviting as the White House demands federal employees reduce the amount of time they work remotely. GSA’s Workplace Innovation Lab (WIL) also aims to achieve hybrid work equity so employees participating in meetings remotely feel more included.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 24, 2024

Emotional intelligence is a wonderful skill that can be learned. Your negative emotions reveal more about you than the situation or others. The post Is It Time to Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 24, 2024

When new technology emerges, organizations naturally want to hire people who have the skills to work with it. But AI is a bit of a mystery in that regard; we’re still learning about its capabilities and what we can teach it to do. AI experts may be few and far between. The October 2023 Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence recognized both the dangers and the potential of AI for workers.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 24, 2024

If the department is not seen as serving the greater good, its organizational legitimacy is eroded, which inhibits the organization’s effectiveness. The post Leadership Legitimacy and Followership appeared first on Careers in Government.

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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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GovLoop

JANUARY 24, 2024

The world is changing around us so fast that it’s hard to keep pace. Like most other organizations, government agencies struggle to meet new challenges and directives. “Clearly, the answer is technology,” said Winston Chang, CTO at Snowflake, a leading data cloud company. “But it’s not the whole answer. The nuance is that the technology has to work in concert with the workforce.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 24, 2024

Remote government employees can effectively create a lifestyle and at-home environment that is conducive to heightened productivity levels. The post Working Remotely — 4 Key Ways Government Employees Can Heighten Productivity appeared first on Careers in Government.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 24, 2024

Given declining oil demand and the move toward low-carbon energy sources, global refining may need to adapt to ensure that it plays a role in the accelerating energy transition.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 24, 2024

Transportation policies keep the country functioning in many ways. Solid infrastructure helps ensure essential supply chains keep moving and that individuals can easily continue their day-to-day activities. The post A Guide to Careers in Government for Transportation Policy Enthusiasts appeared first on Careers in Government.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2024

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage is projected to play a vital role in the energy transition but requires growth in capacity and investments to realize its potential.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 24, 2024

Before we look forward and reveal our predictions for the top 2024 trends in online community engagement, let’s look back. 2023 was the year that saw some very clear trends, especially in the digital community space. We saw hybrid engagement come of age, we saw really clear stages in engagement, and we even saw the rise of AI. Below, we’ve listed the five trends we have mapped as the top 2023 online community engagement trends.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 24, 2024

When reflecting how you may contribute to sustainability efforts, individual actions may appear minor and inconsequential. However, local governments wield significant influence over the perspectives and even the behaviors of community members. Implementing measures to promote eco-friendliness at the community level can create a ripple effect which results in meaningful impacts for constituents and the entire ecosystem of the community.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 24, 2024

While global CO2 emissions are projected to decline after 2025 across scenarios, temperatures are still likely to increase by 1.5°C before 2035, making adaptation and mitigation efforts essential.

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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

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GovPilot

JANUARY 24, 2024

Eastampton, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 24, 2024

With a wide range of applications, natural gas is expected to play a pivotal role in the energy transition, with global demand expected to grow past 2030 before dropping as the energy transition progresses.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 24, 2024

Allendale, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 24, 2024

This blog post is part of the On Your Mind series featuring local leaders and early childhood champions across the country.

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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 24, 2024

Oil demand growth has started to show signs of slowing, and demand is expected to begin to decline by 2030 across all scenarios.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 24, 2024

Implemented this in-house for testing and Currently undergoing some help with community where we are experiencing incident creation. Managed to implement successfully and looking to provide this to our customers. It appesrs to work sometime and have a lot of potential with correct support. It worked fine for few days and now we ran into some issues.

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The City Fix

JANUARY 24, 2024

Last year shattered global heat records. The world witnessed the effects of rising temperatures in the form of devastating wildfires, severe flooding, extreme heatwaves and more. Poor countries and communities who have contributed the least to causing the climate crisis.

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Google Public Sector

JANUARY 24, 2024

Application Programming Interfaces, better known as APIs, are powerful tools for agencies tackling complex challenges that require multiple technologies and devices to work together. They serve as bridges linking different apps, data points, and platforms to build systems that help handle everything from supply chain logistics to data democratization.

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Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI ​​​​​​​Director of Loss Control & Risk Management

This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.

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