Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 5, 2023

In this article I’m going to add to those and include questions other camp professionals suggested. Back in 2012 I posted 15 of my favorite interview questions. If you have a favorite interview question, leave it in the comments. TELL US ABOUT YOU What is your favorite and least favorite thing about yourself? Are you […].

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Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 23, 2024

The inspiration for this article comes from Craig Huffman. Cooking with Cindy Consider a new specialized activity option that just might elevate the camp experience to new heights. “Cooking with Cindy” is a program that was introduced at a summer camp whose kitchen manager, Cindy, spearheaded.

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Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 20, 2024

This article was inspired by Amy McSheffrey and the wall they have in one of their rooms. The reflection wall in the image above would be a transformative addition to any camp environment. It can play a pivotal role in instilling a powerful lesson for your young campers.

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Barrett & Greene

MARCH 3, 2025

13% of the quotes sourced from BBC articles were either altered from the original source or not present in the article cited. Here are a few of the reports alarming findings: 51% of all AI answers to questions about the news were judged to have significant issues of some form. Data quality is not the shiny icing on the cake.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JUNE 19, 2024

by Philipp Trein and Thenia Vagionaki In our article entitled, “Why policy failure is a prerequisite for innovation in the public sector,” we explore the relationship between policy failure and innovation within public governance.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JUNE 12, 2024

by Iolanda Bianchi In my recent article published in Policy & Politics, I take a journey through the burgeoning phenomenon known as ‘new municipalism’, a movement that is rapidly gaining traction as a powerful catalyst for injecting a breath of… Continue reading →

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Careers in Government

JUNE 10, 2024

In this article we will discuss the five ways remote learning is causing student burnout and what can be done to help. The post 5 Ways Remote Learning is Causing Student Burnout and How to Help appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

by Sarah Brown, Senior Journal Manager In our first highlights collection of 2024, we are delighted to feature three topical open access articles illuminating several different perspectives on feminist politics. All three emphasise the importance of considering intersectionality in politics… Continue reading →

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2024

Time: Showcase the evolution of a location over centuries using rich digital content, including pictures, newspaper articles, and memories. Turn curiosity into knowledge: The web app pieces together rich digital content such as images, videos, and news articles about the landmark. Narrative: Structure the thematic context by layers.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

by Thomas Bolognesi, Eva Lieberherr and Manuel Fischer In our recent article published in Policy & Politics, we investigate the formation of policy preferences, which are critical in the policy process as they primarily drive policymakers’ choices and, consequently, policy… Continue reading →

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JULY 10, 2024

In my recent article published in Policy & Politics, I explore this question… Continue reading → Public policy research is rife with questions about policymaking processes and outcomes. Yet, perhaps none as quintessential as – why do policy actors do what they do?

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

APRIL 23, 2025

This is the question I explore in my recent article… Continue reading → By Kate Mattocks Governments around the world undertake policy experiments temporary, often micro-level interventions to try new things and learn what works. But what makes an experiment successful?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

To learn more about Scope Builder and how it could help your institutions procurement process, read this article about the solution or email Darin Matthews.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This article appeared in our guide, “ Agencies Draw a New Modernization Blueprint.” This trend is good for institutional knowledge and continuity, but an ominous sign for the future, the report states. Agencies must do a better job recruiting and retaining younger workers in these fields to prepare for future challenges.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JULY 17, 2024

In our recent article, published in Policy & Politics, we argue that individuals’ identification with social groups, and the emotions associated with these groups, can explain why… Continue reading → by Johanna Hornung and Nils C. Bandelow How do individuals form policy preferences?

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Public Policy Transportation 161

Policy & Politics Journal blog

JUNE 26, 2024

by Nadège Carlier, David Aubin, and Stéphane Moyson In our recent article published in Policy & Politics as part of a special issue on Policy Learning: Types, Mechanisms and Effects, we researched the relative effects of diversity on collective learning… Continue reading →

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Government 161

Policy & Politics Journal blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Davies In our recently published article in Policy & Politics, we explore the context for local authorities in England that have been pushed to develop “resilience.” By Tania Arrieta and Jonathan S. This has been as a result of the… Continue reading →

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 7, 2024

This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead in the face of competing priorities.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The tool “is able to basically ingest a million articles every day from around the world, to be able to do that in a couple hundred countries in over 100 languages and then immediately translate, synthesize, and give you a clear picture of what’s happening in the information space immediately,” Blinken said.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Our recent article published in Policy & Politics demonstrates that Chinese governments effectively address public demands, especially on environmental issues, using online petition data… Continue reading → by Yao Liu, Eduardo Araral, Jiannan Wu Do policy makers in China care about public opinion?

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Barrett & Greene

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

No surprise that an article jumped out at us from The New York Times that said early on: Voters across the political spectrum are disillusioned with a government that has become synonymous with Groundhog Day-esque spending battles, slow public works projects and political gridlock. Believe it or not, we often had no idea.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

In my recent article published in Policy & Politics, I explore this question through… Continue reading → Public policy research is rife with questions about policymaking processes and outcomes. Yet, perhaps none as quintessential as why do policy actors do what they do?

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This article appeared in our guide, “ Going Places: Priorities for State and Local Tech.” Have a Bigger Vision Get a small win and then another small win and then another to advance a larger project, said Greg.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

by Luke Fowler & Jen Schneider In our recent article published in Policy & Politics, entitled “Critical Race Theory, Policy Ambiguity, & Implementation: A Multiple Streams Framework Analysis,” we examine how the United States’ first state-level ban on Critical Race… Continue reading →

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

The AWS Institute creates a library of guides, videos, and articles featuring insights and best practices shared by public sector leaders to help their peers accelerate their transformation programs. Additional reading Watch videos on how UK Biobank was set up and how its research environment can be harnessed for greater innovation.

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Paul Cairney

JANUARY 10, 2025

It is the second of a three-part series of articles on collaborative policymaking. By Paul Cairney and Claire Toomey, University of Stirling. This post summarises our pre-print in Open Research Europe. Abstract Systems leadership research rejects the idea that complex policy problems … Continue reading →

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Careers in Government

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this article, we’ll demystify career development and offer practical strategies for professional growth. The post Career Development: Balance and Growth Without the Burnout appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 24, 2023

In this article, you'll find the best tools for taking the next step in your professional career! Dallas, Texas, is a government jobs hotspot. The post Dallas Government Jobs: Best Online Resources appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Careers in Government

JUNE 3, 2022

In this article, we discuss how remote work has changed personal development and some of the benefits and challenges we face when working from home. The post How Remote Work Has Changed Personal Development appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Development Government Education 130

Careers in Government

JUNE 3, 2022

In this article, we discuss how remote work has changed personal development and some of the benefits and challenges we face when working from home. The post How Remote Work Has Changed Personal Development appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Careers in Government

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This article will guide you through the process of finding jobs in government. Finding jobs in government can be daunting. The post How To Find the Best Jobs in Government You Actually Want – formatting appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Government Leadership 130

Policy & Politics Journal blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Davies In our recently published article in Policy & Politics, we explore the context for local authorities in England that have been pushed to develop “resilience.” By Tania Arrieta and Jonathan S. This has been as a result of the… Continue reading →

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Local Government Management Government Development 130

Policy & Politics Journal blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Zaki In our recent article published in Policy & Politics, we provide an historical overview of the evolution of some of the knowledge processes and linkages that are involved in EU climate… Continue reading → by Claire Dupont, Jeffrey Rosamond and Bishoy L.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Zaki In our recent article published in Policy & Politics, we provide an historical overview of the evolution of some of the… Continue reading → Special issue blog series on Policy Expertise in Times of Crisis Claire Dupont, Jeffrey Rosamond and Bishoy L.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

by Efrat Mishor, Eran Vigoda-Gadot & Shlomo Mizrahi Our article, entitled Exploring civic engagement dynamics during emergencies: an empirical study into key drivers, investigates the importance of civic engagement during emergencies.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 25, 2024

This article provides a data-driven look via charts to understand the implications. For almost two decades, labor markets across advanced economies have tightened—and the trend is set to continue.

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