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Data literacy: the drive to educate the public sector workforce
December 05, 2023 | News, WorkforceAs data-based decision-making becomes ever more important, data academies begin to blossom in local government.
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Apprenticeship programs are growing as the public sector faces workforce shortages
November 20, 2023 | News, WorkforceRegistered apprenticeships, infrequently used by state and local governments in the past, are gaining the attention of staff-starved agencies.
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Access to public records is ‘deteriorating terribly’
October 31, 2023 | News, ManagementIn a time when trust in state and local government is under siege, public access to information is particularly vital.
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Data-based decision-making is flawed when the data is flawed
March 03, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsThere are many reasons the quality of state and local data can be poor. Using that information can lead to unfortunate results.
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Governments turning to data to find solutions to equity issues
February 01, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsIt’s easy for leaders to pronounce that they’re going to make a fairer state or locality. Here's how several states, counties and cities are utilizing information to achieve their goals.