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5 Ways US States Can Get More Electric School Buses on the Road

The City Fix

The recent enactment of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the United States is an important step on the path to cleaner school bus rides for the more than 20 million children who rely on an iconic yellow bus. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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31 Ways To Avoid Survey Fatigue in Your Community

Social Pinpoint

If your community is constantly asked for feedback and starts to suffer from survey fatigue, response rates and the quality of insights can deteriorate. Here's 31 ways to help combat survey fatigue. The post 31 Ways To Avoid Survey Fatigue in Your Community appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Visions of Recovery: A Sociological Perspective

First State Insights

Dr. Victor Perez, Associate Professor with the University of Delaware's Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about ongoing pandemic response and recovery efforts from a sociological perspective. Topics examined include childcare's critical role in supporting workers and families and how the pandemic exacerbated the disproportionate health outcomes experienced in historical

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How to Address Homelessness: Reflections from Research

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Cover of Volume 693 of The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. In the latest issue of The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science , Katherine O’Regan, Ingrid Gould Ellen, and Sophie House surveyed existing research–including several articles in the special, homlessness-focused volume of The ANNALS in which their commentary was published–that tackles the question of how to prevent and eradicate homelessness in the United States.

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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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Tales and tails

Princeton Public Library

As writers, we are consistently drawing inspiration from and making connections to the events in our lives. Everyday interactions and momentous occasions can cause a ripple effect, leading us down a new path of adventure and wonderment. Over the past year or two, I’ve gotten married, earned a Master’s degree, purchased my first home and […].

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Make the Most of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal with Civic Engagement

Social Pinpoint

To optimize your project delivery you need to include mechanisms for sharing trusted information with proactive civic engagement. The post Make the Most of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal with Civic Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Transforming NYCHA: Federal Funding, Oversight, and the Blueprint for Change

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

On December 9th, the NYU Furman Center hosted a virtual policy breakfast titled Transforming NYCHA: Federal Funding, Oversight, and the Blueprint for Change. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) faces both immense challenges and historic opportunities. Our panel offered local, state, federal, and tenant perspectives on NYCHA’s path forward and the nuanced balance between urgent rehabilitation and long-term revitalization.

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The Future Begins Now with VMware Carbon Black

CarahCast

The Biden Administration has issued an Executive Order mandating all government agencies to deploy an endpoint detection and response (EDR) program to protect their data. To protect yours, trust only the most-deployed threat hunting tool in the U.S. government: VMware Carbon Black. The Biden Administration has issued an Executive Order mandating all government agencies to deploy an endpoint detection and response (EDR) program to protect their data.

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Episode 186: 2022.staying positive, testing negative!

FedHeads

Happy New Year from the FedHeads! Omicron complicates what’s sure to be a tumultuous year, with FY22 budget negotiations underway, FY23 budget requests forthcoming, and the specter of a mid-year election looming. Join @robertjshea and @FRoseDC for the year’s first podcast, 2022.here we come! Happy New Year from the FedHeads! Omicron complicates what’s sure to be a tumultuous year, with FY22 budget negotiations underway, FY23 budget requests forthcoming, and the specter of a mid-year election loo

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3 Ways to Learn from Last Year’s Proposals

ResourceAssociates

by Resource Associates @ grantwriters.net. Grant Questions? Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245. It’s a new year and time to look at how successful your grant proposals were and, more importantly, identify how your organization can improve going forward. While no organization wins every grant it tries for, every application – whether it ends in an award or a rejection – offers valuable experience and insight you can leverage to make future efforts even better and more succ

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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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Cybersecurity Executive Order: 10 Database Security Best Practices to Help Meet Mandates with Trustwave

CarahCast

Listen to experts discuss database security best practices to assist in meeting the Presidential Executive Order on Cybersecurity. Listen to experts discuss database security best practices to assist in meeting the Presidential Executive Order on Cybersecurity.