Homeroom

JULY 29, 2024

By: Matt Nosanchuk, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Operations and Outreach, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education All students deserve access to learning environments that are inclusive and free from discrimination and that nurture their intellect, wellbeing, and creativity, preparing them for success in school and beyond. Books have been the gateway to Continue Reading The post Book Bans Are Not Just Bad Policy; They Can Raise Civil Rights Issues appeared first on ED.g

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JULY 29, 2024

Severe headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, vertigo. About a decade ago, American officials and their families living and working at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, started experiencing mysterious symptoms like these. Symptoms usually.

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Center for Community Progress

JULY 29, 2024

So you want to attend the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP). It sounds awesome, right? Three days of networking, learning relevant skills, and seeing real-life examples of neighborhood revitalization up close. But your boss needs some convincing. After all, you’ll have to be away from your day job and spend money on travel and conference registration—it can be a tough sell for a manager!

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Professional Grant Writer

JULY 29, 2024

Grant proposal writing requires careful planning, research, and execution. Whether you’re new to grant writing or experienced, understanding the timeline from research to. The post From Research to Review: A Breakdown of a Government Grant Proposal Writing Timeline appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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Advertiser: Noratek

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 29, 2024

What can diagnostics players do to foster widespread adoption of liquid biopsy for early cancer screening?

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State Tech Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

As state and local officials are busy mapping out safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) to overhaul government operations, they should not overlook how this cutting-edge technology is already transforming the customer experience. For years, state and local agencies have faced pressure to catch up to experience expectations set by private sector companies.

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Barrett & Greene

JULY 29, 2024

We love cities. Though we moved out of Manhattan a few years ago for the little town of Bethel, Connecticut, we’ll live the rest of our lives thinking of ourselves as New Yorkers, while still enjoying a place where you can find deer crossing the street at night and the supermarket checkout person knows us by name. But to go back to where we began: We love cities.

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Housing 52

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 29, 2024

Why is decision making so complex and time-consuming? A new framework could help you make better decisions faster and more efficiently.

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The City Fix

JULY 29, 2024

School buses, intended to provide safe and secure rides for all children, are largely failing kids with disabilities, prompting urgent calls for improvements. “I experienced accessibility problems at least three times a week,” one youth reflected in a student discussion.

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Partnership for Public Service

JULY 29, 2024

A national survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service in the spring of 2024 found that 65% of U.S. adults agree that “working in the federal government is a good way for a person to serve their community.” By contrast, only 28% disagree, and 6% say they are unsure. The finding offers a potential lifeline to agencies, coming at a time when the federal government continues to lack young talent and suffer from low public trust.

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