The City Fix
JUNE 6, 2022
Many governments and authorities started to build cycling infrastructure during the COVID-19 lockdowns. But were these developments temporary or the foundation of a permanent shift towards truly cyclable cities? In this episode of WRI’s “Big Ideas Into Action” podcast, we. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Homeroom
JUNE 9, 2022
By: Misael Gonzalez, High School English Language Arts teacher, Miami, Florida In many ways, my definition of teacher leadership was shaped by dramatized Hollywood portrayals of real accounts: a heroic singular leader fighting the system to make a change, a school in a “rough part of town” with a high minority-student population, and a challenge. Continue Reading.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JUNE 10, 2022
Maybe it’s human nature. Maybe it’s cultural. Maybe it’s Maybelline. But seriously, why have I wasted so much time thinking in strict dichotomies? Either/or thinking has stopped or slowed some major career choices such as employee vs. consultant, grants vs. fundraising, grant writing vs. coaching or training. The best experiences in my personal and professional life have come from navigating the gray spaces that often drive profound positive change—when I’ve stepped back to listen and learn and
Paul Cairney
JUNE 6, 2022
By Paul Cairney, Emily St.Denny, John Boswell Here is a long read based on our new paper (pre-print ‘Why is health improvement policy so difficult to secure?) and reflections on a recent academic-practitioner workshop in Scotland.
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 CIO Council
JUNE 9, 2022
Every day, the public experiences well-designed interactions when using consumer products and services. They’re easy and intuitive. The public rightfully wants, expects, and deserves the same experience when interacting with the Government – and it’s possible. Technology underpins our ability to get there. Data enables an enterprise view, provides better insights to agencies’ modernization journeys, and optimizes strategic investment decisions through the Information Technology Oversight and Ref
Homeroom
JUNE 10, 2022
By: Office of Educational Technology One of the most critical challenges illuminated by the recent period of emergency remote learning has been providing access to reliable, high-speed internet and connected devices to facilitate everywhere, all-the-time learning. Data clearly show the lack of these essential technologies impact communities of color and low-income communities to a disproportionate.
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OpenGov
JUNE 10, 2022
Originally published Jan 31, 2021. Updated with new information. Over the past four decades, OpenGov has worked with dozens of municipal governments across the United States, often focusing on setting – or resetting – the metrics that they use to measure their performance. We’ve partnered with them to improve outcomes for the public and develop […].
i360 Gov State & Local
JUNE 8, 2022
Governing - A report from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency found the devices have security vulnerabilities that put them at risk for cyber attacks. Other voting equipment may be similarly at-risk.
Google Public Sector
JUNE 8, 2022
College and university faculty can now easily teach cloud literacy and digital transformation with the Cloud Digital Leader track , part of the Google Cloud career readiness program. The new track is available for eligible faculty who are preparing their students for a cloud-first workforce. As part of the track, students will build their cloud literacy and learn the value of Google Cloud in driving digital transformation, while also preparing for the Cloud Digital Leader certification exam.
Homeroom
JUNE 8, 2022
By: James Kvaal To achieve President Biden’s ambitious goals for education, we need to start with the evidence on what works for students and be guided by data as we seek to understand and fix our problems. That’s why I’m pleased to share some big news: Secretary Cardona has appointed Jordan Matsudaira to serve as. Continue Reading. The post Announcing the First-Ever Chief Economist at ED appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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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.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
JUNE 7, 2022
Planning is one of the major tasks that all emergency managers undertake. We have all manner of plans that need to be written, from general all-hazard plans to those that encompass special hazards like dams, pandemics, HAZMAT, school shootings, and on and on. In this podcast we hear from Brad Milliken who’s day-job is serving as an Emergency Management Specialist at the White House Operations Center.
i360 Gov State & Local
JUNE 8, 2022
Government Technology - Through a project launched during a recent SAS Hackathon, Milwaukee County, Wis., is looking to AI to examine and improve ordinances and policies related to foreclosure that may inadvertently promote racial inequities.
Park Leaders
JUNE 7, 2022
On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss his final experience at the State Park Leadership School. . Started by the National Association of Park Directors in 2005, Phil unpacks his role with the school in finding instructors, inspiring attendance, and delivering content. Since each state has different guidelines and regulations, Phil explains why the school is now a two-year program focused on overarching leadership principles and best practices.
Homeroom
JUNE 7, 2022
By: Chris Soto, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary The Puerto Rico education system is at a pivotal moment with many influences converging to help accelerate positive change for the Puerto Rico Department of Education, and ultimately the students it serves. The combination of the influx of federal relief dollars, a strengthened relationship with the.
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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.
Center for Community Progress
JUNE 6, 2022
This is an excerpt of Chapter 7 of Tackling Vacancy and Abandonment: Strategies and Impacts After the Great Recession, jointly produced by the Center for Community Progress, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. It has been lightly edited and condensed for the web. In this chapter, Gus Frangos , President of the Cuyahoga Land Bank , discusses the history of land banking in Ohio.
i360 Gov State & Local
JUNE 8, 2022
StateScoop - State of Arizona and Arctic Wolf leaders share approaches to balancingcybersecurity compliance with multiple operational frameworks.
AccessE11
JUNE 10, 2022
Citizen Service Requests – Does digitization make sense for small municipalities? To help answer this question, we recently conducted a survey of small municipality stakeholders and users to gain insights into how the AccessE11 platform is being used for citizen service requests, what the customer experience has been like, and where new investment could drive additional benefits.
Microsoft Public Sector
JUNE 10, 2022
Awesome blog, Justin. thank you for putting these resources together empowering customers and partners to learn how they can take advantage of Microsoft learning resources as part of their CMMC learning journey.
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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.
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
JUNE 10, 2022
There is no question technology has improved the ability of Community and Economic Development (CED) professionals to provide services. However, technology skill levels of CED professionals and their clients vary greatly, which means many may not be able to take advantage of the technological benefits, or the program benefits themselves. When does technology switch from being a benefit to a barrier for CED programs?
CarahCast
JUNE 7, 2022
From Log4J to hybrid work models, the evolving and dynamic IT environment expands the attack surface creating more vulnerabilities and risks for public sector organizations. This podcast will help you understand the cyber security challenges Attack Surface Management (ASM) solves and how it can be easily integrated into any cyber defense program. ASM can provide comprehensive visibility of your environment, while continuously discovering and analyzing assets to monitor them for risks.
Princeton Public Library
JUNE 8, 2022
June 21 may mark the official start of summer, but June 15 marks the beginning of summer reading fun at the library for all ages. This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Adults are invited to register and pick up a scratch-off card at the library’s Welcome desk on the first floor or the Information […].
GovCast
JUNE 7, 2022
From hardware access to public health networks and responsible AI principles, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is working to shape effective programming that empowers its partners and breaks down digital divides. With over 25 years of international development experience primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, Chief Digital Development Officer Christopher Burns spearheaded the agency's first-ever digital strategy in 2020.
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
JUNE 7, 2022
This podcast episode is supported by Grant # 2020-JY-FX-0002 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, a component of the Office of Justice Programs at U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.
CarahCast
JUNE 8, 2022
Catch episode four of Mission First , our Department of Defense (DoD) and National Security podcast series focusing on the mission, not products. During this session, Rob Thorne, Chief Information Security Officer , Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Craig Bowman, Senior Director - Federal , VMware, will discuss: The biggest strengths and weaknesses in government cybersecurity How much Zero Trust is possible in an agency with aging infrastructure and limited budget What the Chief Inf
Google Public Sector
JUNE 6, 2022
While government leaders have a lot on their minds, from supporting inventory management to managing hybrid work environments, secure collaboration should not be one of them. With Google Workspace for Government , organizations can improve constituent services and workforce collaboration with a set of flexible, secure solutions that can integrate within existing government technology investments.
FedHeads
JUNE 6, 2022
Michelle Sager, GAO Managing Director of Strategic Issues joins Robert Shea and celebrity guest host Charles Cooper of Signal Group to give the FedHeads the secret sauce for agencies’ getting off the biennial High-Risk list. You can find the GAO's Key Practices to Successfully Address High-Risk Areas and Remove Them from the List full report here: [link] Michelle Sager, GAO Managing Director of Strategic Issues joins Robert Shea and celebrity guest host Charles Cooper of Signal Group to give the
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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.
CarahCast
JUNE 8, 2022
In this podcast, our panel establishes key steps agencies should take to modernize, converge, and align their IT and OT systems. In this podcast, our panel establishes key steps agencies should take to modernize, converge, and align their IT and OT systems.
Google Public Sector
JUNE 8, 2022
Healthcare data is being generated at an exponential rate, currently representing an estimated 30% of the world’s data 1. The volume, speed, and variety of the data that is created can make it quite difficult for researchers and academic professionals to consume, analyze, and share insights at scale. At Google Cloud, we’re helping bring researchers scalable and secure healthcare research workspaces to share data and provision resources more efficiently.
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