Of Course He Has Ideas – But Are They Good Ones?

Every time Newt Gingrich gets another 15 minutes of fame on the national political stage, the conversation inevitably turns to his keen mind and treasure trove of ideas. As a student of leadership styles and a advocate of the benefits these insights they provide, it is no mystery that Newt is doing what is completelyRead… Read more »

Top Posts November 2011

Event calendars are popular! Our small list has quickly grown to 24 entries and easily made the list of top posts for November: What Is Public Participation? 2012 Event and Conference Radar Occupy Research Wiki Thanks! Original post

Geographic information systems play an unprecedented role in fraud and abuse detection

Deltek Analyst Aila Altman reports. Through the use of geographic information system (GIS) technology, the state of Louisiana has vastly improved its ability to detect fraud and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The real-time data capabilities of GIS technology allow the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to detect patterns ofRead… Read more »

Colorado Aims to Improve Education Via Assessment and Accountability Systems

Deltek Principal Analyst Brian Coyle reports. A few months back, President Obama announced a plan to offer greater flexibility from federal education mandates in exchange for a strong commitment to core reforms that boost student achievement. After the announcement, 11 states formally submitted to the U.S. Department of Education requests for waivers from key provisionsRead… Read more »

Government Big Data Award Nominee: GCE Federal

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Government Big Data Award Nominee: GCE Federal

The Government Big Data Solutions Award was established to highlight innovative solutions and facilitate the exchange of best practices, lessons learned and creative ideas for addressing Big Data challenges. The top five nominees and overall winner was announced at Hadoop World in New York City on November 8 2011. The Government Big Data Solutions AwardRead… Read more »