Next City
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Poverty doesn’t cause social breakdown, nor is social breakdown confined to areas with high levels of poverty, Seth Kaplan writes in “Fragile Neighborhoods.
GCN
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Ahead of what promises to be a hectic election season, Secretary of State Mac Warner spent part of his last National Association of Secretaries of State Winter Conference touching on conspiracy theories, among other topics.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
States could have much to gain from using generative AI tools in their operations. A low-risk strategy may be to test some applications while preparing a longer-term implementation plan.
Next City
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Op-ed: De-industrialization isn’t just a Detroit story. It’s also the story of Silicon Valley, whose crown jewel, San Jose, urbanized to house workers for now long-outsourced microchip factories.
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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The federal government is on an unsustainable long-term fiscal path that poses serious economic, national security, and social challenges if not addressed. And the longer we wait to act, the more dire the consequences will be on the economy and the.
Summer Camp Programming
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
SHOW NOTES Chris and Curt welcome Whitney Mueller from Academic Entertainment, who shares her journey with the company from its humble beginnings to becoming a leading provider of entertainers for camps and schools. The episode covers the variety of programs offered, ensuring no camp ever has to endure the horror of a boring guest […] The post SCP 200: Bringing Entertainers to Camps: A Chat with Academic Entertainment first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
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Homeroom
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
High school teachers across the country worked with their students this past fall to enter the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Your Place in Space Challenge. The challenge was the first in the CTE Momentum series, which prepares high school students for rewarding careers and increases access to career and technical education (CTE). Through the Continue Reading The post Meet the Your Place in Space Challenge Winners appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
AI has brought the Fourth Industrial Revolution to an inflection point, and manufacturers must choose a path forward: innovate, accelerate, or follow fast.
Next City
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
For buses and trains to work well, they must meet the needs of many different people at the same time.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence can be a valuable military tool, but several top military officials and industry experts said this week that they believe it will work best only if humans remain involved in its use. Speaking at WEST 2024 in San Diego, several officials talked about the coming use of AI in the Navy’s future hybrid fleet, a combination of manned and unmanned vessels.
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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.
Summer Camp Programming
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Last week I ran a roundtable for the Best Camp Program. Anyone could submit an idea. I received over 60 submissions. Twelve of them did not meet the guidelines, so they were ineligible. Many of the rest were fantastic. It was difficult for us to widdle them down to the top six. To vote, use […] The post Vote for Your Favorite Camp Program (Voting Ends Thursday) first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
GCN
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
A three-month investigation finds that tax abatements are coming at the expense of critical funding for school districts. But not all schools in a community are sharing the cash drain equally.
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Sarah Storelli, left, interviews Valerie Singer during the fifth episode of the AWS Behind the Cloud vodcast. The education industry witnessed rapid transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by student-centric, flexible learning. The industry made great strides in the digital divide, but there are still challenges that education leaders seek to address.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Generative AI can create additional value from other forms of AI and analytics—and the energy and materials sector is uniquely well-positioned to benefit from these advancements.
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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.
Next City
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Lack of access to proper retail space was crippling these immigrant businesswomen in the Twin Cities. In forming a commercial real estate cooperative, they’re going far by going together.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Federal agencies face a wide range of cybersecurity threats, including ransomware, insider attacks and phishing attacks. Some of these threats come from relatively new vectors such as Internet of Things devices. Others are much older and elemental, including memory safety. As far back as 1996, when Phrack magazine published an article by the hacker Aleph One titled “Smashing The Stack For Fun And Profit,” the world has known about memory safety vulnerabilities and how malicious actors can exploi
Summer Camp Programming
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
I recently wrote a post on programming for younger campers ages 5-7. In this post, I’m covering ages 8-10 with 5 summer camp programs that offer multiple activities. Each program session is 50 minutes. Digital Storytelling and Animation This program introduces campers to the basics of creating digital narratives and animations, empowering them to express […] The post Summer Camp Programming Ideas for Campers Ages 8-10 first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
State and local government procurement trends are always evolving, and the transportation industry is currently leading that charge. According to a recent Deltek GovWin report on state and local procurement, the SLED procurement market showed stability, though the top four industries — transportation, public safety, architecture and engineering, and professional business services — saw significant growth, by 2 to 9 percent year over year from the third quarter of 2022 to the third quarter of 202
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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.
GCN
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The program serving 23 million low-income households will begin winding down this month. It is set to run out of money in April unless Congress can reach an agreement to increase funding.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Global cooperation is key to better human lives. Our new barometer, developed with the World Economic Forum, can help leaders track trends, monitor critical outcomes, and act to increase cooperation.
Next City
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Chinatown residents are working on new proposals for the downtown strip where developers are planning a new basketball arena.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Cities are no strangers to supporting arts and culture. But cities should consider deeper (and not necessarily more expensive) levels of partnership with artists to support all areas of their governance. Partnering with artists can help local government achieve common and ongoing goals that often feel elusive.
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
Summer Camp Programming
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Programming for different age groups can be difficult. Each of us tends to have good instincts for a specific age range when it comes to programming. I, for example, am better at programming for tweens (ages 11-13). A colleague of mine is great at coming up with programming for the in-between ages of 8-10. As […] The post Summer Camp Programming Ideas for Younger Campers (Ages 5-7) first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
State and local government agencies carry the heavy burden of collecting and managing large amounts of sensitive data to bring essential services to citizens. Naturally, they want to be on the cutting edge of cybersecurity, which is where the zero-trust security model comes in. And now, we’re seeing an innovation that could bolster zero trust’s already formidable defenses: passwordless authentication.
GCN
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The FCC is currently turning away hundreds of thousands seeking assistance. If Congress doesn’t soon approve more funding, rural and urban county officials warn, millions will be plunged into “digital darkness.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
In the coming year, the payments industry will be confronted with high levels of risk, intensifying regulatory scrutiny, and significant changes in global standards.
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Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.
Next City
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Around the country, churches are closing, downsizing and selling their real estate. Urban planners need to be prepared.
GovLoop
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
National Employee Appreciation Day is the first Friday in March, which this year falls on March 1. Here’s a few ideas to help you honor the occasion. Take a moment to think about each person and communicate thanks. An individualized note can mean a lot. Recognize an employee at a meeting. Consider a creative gesture like a photo collage for the team that points out employee contributions.
Summer Camp Programming
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Starting Monday, February 19, 2024, I am holding a best camp programs competition. If you would like to enter, click here. GENERAL OVERVIEW This is similar to the online/email roundtables I have run in the past. This time, however, there are prizes involved. While our favorite six submissions will be made public, all those who […] The post The Best Camp Programs Competition first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
In December, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers released the State CIO Top 10 Priorities for 2024, the latest representation of state technology leaders’ key areas of focus for the year, as voted on by 49 state and territory CIOs. The NASCIO report has been published annually since 2007, but 2024 is a landmark year: For the first time, artificial intelligence made the list, debuting at No. 3.
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