Summer Camp Programming
MARCH 11, 2024
Does your camp have theme weeks or theme days? In this series of posts, I give you 5 ideas for different themes. Check the comments for more ideas and to add your own. Below are my five suggestions. What’s yours? OUTDOOR FUN The outdoors provides kids with many opportunities to be creative. Run an Art […] The post Theme of the Week – Creative Campers first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 11, 2024
American Red Cross chief innovation officer Sajit Joseph discusses the opportunity in bringing innovation, AI, and digital transformation to the work of disaster response and blood banking.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
States are turning to technology to verify users’ ages before allowing access to social media and other content. But the approach faces an uphill climb without a national data privacy law that addresses Americans' concerns about the safety of their personal data.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 11, 2024
As financial institutions actively adopt emerging technologies, they should act now to future-proof themselves against growing cyber risks.
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
The City Fix
MARCH 11, 2024
Urban development in many cities around the world prioritizes making space for cars over pedestrians, cyclists or public transportation.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 11, 2024
Transactions can play a significant role in large-scale transformation, presenting a time of intensified focus on change and a heightened sense of ownership and accountability—the building blocks of transformation.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 11, 2024
The journey to cloud is complex, demanding leadership, careful planning, and an agile approach to the unexpected.
Super Library Marketing
MARCH 11, 2024
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Leslie Marinelli says her happy place growing up was the Edgewood Branch of the C. C. Mellor Memorial Library in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The library was right up the block from her childhood home. “Being able to walk there and check out books on my own gave me such a sense of independence as a kid,” recalls Leslie.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
The Equity Expectation Policy framework offers state and local officials insights on how to allocate opioid settlement funds effectively and fairly across communities.
Barrett & Greene
MARCH 11, 2024
In 1799 when Napoleon was bearing down on Egypt a stone slab was discovered that came to be called the Rosetta Stone. It bore text in three forms, including Egyptian hieroglyphics which hadn’t been understood since before the fall of the Roman Empire. The written wisdom of the ancient world had been lost for centuries, but the stone made it decipherable.
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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
With fewer people entering the education profession and leaving earlier, more districts may consider teacher housing to increase attractiveness as they compete for talent.
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 11, 2024
As the 2024 election season continues, local jurisdictions administering voting sites should seek to ensure strong cybersecurity for their organizations. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides some starting points for doing so in its #Protect2024 campaign. Here are six steps recommended by CISA. 1. Enable Multifactor Authentication MFA requires more than simply a username and password to access data and resources.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 11, 2024
Researchers are fusing the human brain, knowledge and data to enhance AI models This approach will revolutionise AI’s efficiency in navigating real-world challenges with more precision and insights. Starting from the beginning Like teaching a child how to solve puzzles, the researchers highlight the importance of incorporating basic rules and tips into AI training.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 11, 2024
On Wednesday, March 8th, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced a resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities.
Speaker: Noratek
Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 11, 2024
From innovations in biopharmaceuticals to the globalization of consumer brands, these five trends will shape business in China in the year ahead.
FedTech Magazine
MARCH 11, 2024
The Office of Management and Budget has issued official guidelines on how agencies are to meet new requirements to improve the digital experience for federal employees and citizens alike. To meet DX goals, however, partnerships with industry are essential. Federal CIO Clare Martorana recently emphasized the need for vendors to promote technology solutions that actually align with the OMB guidance, calling it “a framework that reflects the opportunity for a 10-year revenue stream.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
MARCH 11, 2024
Introduction The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System 1 is a relatively unknown but important part of America’s housing and financial system, with over $1 trillion in assets. It was established by Congress in 1932 and today consists of 11 regional FHLBanks that operate as one system, cross-guaranteeing each other’s debts. It is considered one of America’s government- sponsored enterprises (GSEs), i.e., public-private hybrid corporations created by Congress and authorized to eng
Policy Chats
MARCH 11, 2024
In this episode, California State Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about election policy and election policies and civic engagement. About Sabrina Cervantes : Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes was elected in November 2016 and represents California’s 58th Assembly District. Assemblymember Cervantes earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside and completed an executive
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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
MARCH 11, 2024
Special issue blog series on Policy Expertise in Times of Crisis Kennet Lynggaard, Theofanis Exadaktylos, Mads Jensen & Michael Kluth Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us would probably have been a little hesitant on the exact field of… Continue reading →
Policy Chats
MARCH 11, 2024
In this episode, California State Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about election policy and election policies and civic engagement. About Sabrina Cervantes : Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes was elected in November 2016 and represents California’s 58th Assembly District. Assemblymember Cervantes earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside and completed an executive
GovLoop
MARCH 11, 2024
Feeling overwhelmed by growing needs for cyber protection? Each hour brings a new tale of bad actors and cyber breaches. Cybersecurity does not have to be difficult, especially if agencies follow federal standards, such as those developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Standards create the basis of security controls on which everyone can rely, said Richard Breakiron, Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives, Federal Sector, with Commvault, which provides agencies with co
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MARCH 11, 2024
Gaps in park master planning frameworks -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part One | Levels of Service " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Two | Academic Research as Guidance " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Three | Planning for Climate Change " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Four | Planning for Seasonality and Activation " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning, Part Five | Art(s) in the Park(s) and/Public Art " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Six | Civic Engag
Speaker: Noratek
Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-
GovPilot
MARCH 11, 2024
Cuyahoga Heights, OH expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
States around the country are scrambling to respond to the dramatic rise in deepfakes, a result of little regulation and easy-to-use apps.
GCN
MARCH 11, 2024
The president is proposing funds to increase tax credits, support construction of affordable housing and reduce homelessness.
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