Next City

AUGUST 22, 2022

Chicago’s Native youth are reclaiming a contaminated, city-owned lot as part of a grassroots Indigenous land restoration movement.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Our national parks are not immune to disasters.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 28, 2022

Africa’s fintech industry is coming of age. In the face of political and economic challenges and a global pandemic, fintech on the continent is booming. Here’s what comes next.

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The City Fix

AUGUST 1, 2022

Cities and communities around the world are stepping up to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prevent dangerous climate change impacts. Their strategies typically focus on reducing emissions from sectors such as transportation, energy, housing and waste. But there’s one sector many communities.

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Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Homeroom

AUGUST 10, 2022

By: Kaitlin Thach, Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communication and Outreach “The main function of an academic advisor is to bring holistic support to students as they navigate their higher education to post grad journey.” Universities and higher education institutions nationwide provide academic advising for both undergraduate and graduate students.

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Summer Camp Programming

AUGUST 10, 2022

SHOW NOTES Chris is busy wrapping up camp as we head to the end of the season. So, Curt has decided to replay an edited episode from his old podcast Rec Heads and Camp Nerds where he and Patti McDonald interview the amazing Jeff Bradshaw of Camp Wenonah. This is a GREAT episode for any […]. The post SCP 166: Running an Alumni Program with Jeff Bradshaw appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

Money for universities.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 25, 2022

Here’s how to build a comprehensive, measurable, and objective end-to-end risk appetite framework as a foundation for managing technology risk and cyber risk.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2022

The Defense Department has been investing in 5G wireless technology for years, partnering with commercial partners to test use cases at military bases for everything from edge computing to connected vehicles, base security and more. As the DOD evolves its use of 5G technology, it is also looking to dynamic spectrum sharing technology to ensure it can continue to use both its core military systems without interference and expand its wireless offerings.

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Professional Grant Writer

AUGUST 22, 2022

LOIs, or letters of inquiry, are an important first step in the grant writing process. Often, funders ask to see this short, pre-proposal. The post How to write an LOI that opens doors appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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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.

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Summer Camp Programming

AUGUST 4, 2022

SHOW NOTES If you’re looking for some great ideas to end the season well with your staff, look no further! Curt and Chris toss up some excellent stuff that they have done (or seen done) at other camps with huge success! If your season has already ended, tuck this podcast away for next year! HOSTS […]. The post SCP 165: End of Season Staff Ideas appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Next City

AUGUST 31, 2022

An engineer-turned-educator says cities get it wrong when they criminalize Black youth’s hobbies, rather than seeing them as an opportunity.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

Every crisis is a disinformation opportunity!

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 19, 2022

Danish design experts Christian Bason and Jens Martin Skibsted say humanity needs a more expansive outlook on problem-solving—one that is less human-centered and more future-proof.

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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Homeroom

AUGUST 19, 2022

For millions of students like you, federal student loans and grants open the doors to a college education. That critical federal aid must be used at a school that is (among other things) given the seal of approval by an “accrediting agency” or “accreditor” recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It’s one of the. Continue Reading. The post What College Accreditation Changes Mean for Students appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

As cyberattacks on critical infrastructure continue to proliferate, state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) government agencies must plan for the future while also addressing existing infrastructure security challenges. That means everything from ensuring operational technology (OT) is readily upgradeable and interoperable to coordinating information sharing across the public and private sectors.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 2, 2022

Craig Rhodes, EMEA Industry Lead, AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences, NVIDIA, argues that just four tools could enable the future of AI in healthcare. From AI-generated synthetic brain images used for studying brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, to identifying and tracing cancer tumors to target with radiation therapy, AI in healthcare has been used by professionals across the field to help with the toughest challenges.

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Next City

AUGUST 8, 2022

Walking with residents of High Point, North Carolina as they explore the city's desolate downtown — a place made for "other eyes at other times.

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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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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

Taking the money means dancing to the federal tune.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 25, 2022

Industry players can both lower costs and improve performance by capturing the full value of today’s technologies.

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2022

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. For many of us, a hamburger is a delicious sandwich, no matter where you get it. No one can mess them up. But there are things you can do to make your hamburger exceptional. For me, that means the addition of bacon, cheese, and avocado. I’ll still eat and thoroughly enjoy the hamburger if those ingredients aren’t available.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2022

The First Responder Network Authority recently released an annual report to Congress for 2021, titled “A Decade of Accomplishments,” revealing the rapid adoption by first responders of its namesake dedicated public safety network. In fiscal year 2021, the FirstNet Authority reports, FirstNet adoption had spread to 18,500 public safety agencies, up from 2,500 in fiscal year 2018, its first year of widespread availability.

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GCN

AUGUST 18, 2022

A decentralized internet is an opportunity for criminals and terrorists to exploit an unregulated, anonymous and decentralized landscape.

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Next City

AUGUST 2, 2022

An El Paso landscaping company is one of the first employee-ownership conversions facilitated by a new Black-led private equity fund.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

Before there was Hurricane Katrina there was Hurricane Andrew.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 23, 2022

Independent work is booming, the American Opportunity Survey shows. For these workers and society, the upsides and drawbacks are all part of the gig.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 16, 2022

Mark Hitchman, Managing Director of Canon Medical Systems UK, explains why AI in healthcare can deliver time efficiencies & better standards of care for patients. Strokes occur once every five minutes in the UK and are the fourth single leading cause of death. Great results have been achieved in bringing these figures down over the years due to expanding research, medical innovations, and awareness campaigns, but the saying ‘time is brain’ is still incredibly important.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2022

In August, The Pew Charitable Trusts updated its tracker for states that have dedicated broadband offices, task forces, agencies or funds. With this most recent update, Pew determined that all 50 states administer active broadband programs. But how they manage those programs varies widely. Some states place their broadband office inside a business or economic agency, while others house it within their technology agency.

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GCN

AUGUST 15, 2022

In New York and Louisiana, the new positions are designed to promote collaboration and bolster resilience against cyberattacks.

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Next City

AUGUST 23, 2022

New York’s recreational cannabis legalization law goes further than any other state's cannabis social equity program.

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