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U.S. Department of Education Launches $1 Million CTE CHIPS Challenge

Homeroom

Department of Education (Department) today launched the Career and Technical Education (CTE) CHIPS Challenge, a $1 million prize competition, funded by the Carl D. Department of Education Launches $1 Million CTE CHIPS Challenge appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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The unintended consequences of converting office buildings to housing: the need for public safety; schools; amenities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The Complete Guide to City Living , 2004, Retire Downtown: The Lifestyle Destination for Active Retirees and Empty Nesters , 2006, both by Kyle Ezell), but mostly in weak market cities where the office districts were depopulated by business. Center cities can be pretty dirty. schools (and daycare). sustainable mobility.

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School district wide retention and improvement initiatives: Kalamazoo Promise

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The school district had been shrinking in enrollment for more than a decade, and in 2006 they introduced a new program, free college tuition for graduates. But it hasn’t been a cure-all ," KG From the second article: Starting with the KPS Class of 2006, The Promise has paid about $200 million in college tuition for more than 7,600 students.

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The town (or place) that art saved(?): arts as revitalization versus arts as community building

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

There is an educational television program I saw over the weekend, " Towns in Tune ," featuring two communities, one in Canada, one in the US. An initiative, called ArtFields , is both an 11 day event, held in spots around the community, an organization, and an ongoing program including galleries, public art, and arts education.

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Emphasizing ‘people over position’: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant James Earp

American City & Country

Since signing on as city manager for fast-growing Hutto in 2022, Earp has leveraged his passions for leadership, finance and education to help reshape the city’s operations with an emphasis on collaboration. Championing continuing education Earp believes education has the ability to empower his staff, as well.

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Why I care about a moonshot for care

Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

When will a government surprise us and apologise for 20 previous inquiries into aged care before the latest Royal Commission, or perhaps the 32 inquiries into mental health between 2006 and 2012, and declare a moratorium on reviews and commissions, royal or otherwise. These things are increasingly indivisible.

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

Appointed, not elected, they must have outstanding educational and managerial qualifications. Jeff has kept the blog going since 2006. A city manager is often charged with managing the city’s budget, various offices, and a ton of other responsibilities. There are loads of blog entries on students and tourism.