Welcome to the Government Innovators Network

A Portal for Innovative Ideas

This portal is produced by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School, and is a marketplace of ideas and examples of government innovation. Browse or search to access news, documents, descriptions of award-winning programs, and information on events in your area related to innovation. Additional resources include:

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moreTop News Stories


	Georgia School District Hopes Mandarin Classes Can Boost Graduation Rate Time Magazine \| October 3, 2012 Topic: *Accountability
	States shift focus to aid parolees' transition home The Detriot Free Press \| October 2, 2012 Topic: Corrections, Probation & Parole
	Seattle Police Department Uses Twitter to Report Crime NYT > Most E-Mailed \| October 2, 2012 Topic: *Accountability
	Albuquerque Shares Public Art Digitally with Residents Government Technology \| October 1, 2012 Topic: E-Government
	Congress.gov - New Website for Finding Free Legislative Information USA.gov \| September 19, 2012 Topic: Housing
	VA touts new digitized system as antidote to claims backlog Stars and Stripes \| September 29, 2012 Topic: Service Delivery
	'Flipped classrooms' in North Texas turn traditional teaching on its head The Dallas Morning News \| September 28, 2012 Topic: *Accountability
	A Peace Corps For Doctors, Built By A Senator's Daughter National Public Radio \| September 26, 2012 Topic: Public Health
	Helping Ex-Criminals Develop Start-Ups NYT > Most E-Mailed \| September 24, 2012 Topic: Service Delivery
	Vt. Town Hires Livestock To Save Money, Go Green National Public Radio \| September 23, 2012 Topic: Public Infrastructure

moreUpcoming Events

NASBE Annual Conference
October 11, 2012 - October 13, 2012
Chicago, IL

AAPA Annual Convention
October 21, 2012 - October 25, 2012
Mobile, LA

IMLA Annual Conference
October 21, 2012 - October 24, 2012
Austin, TX

NASCIO Annual Conference
October 21, 2012 - October 24, 2012
San Deigo, CA

APHA 140th Annual Meeting
October 27, 2012 - October 31, 2012
San Francisco, CA

NAHRO National Conference and Exhibition
October 28, 2012 - October 30, 2012
Nashville, TN

NAEYC Annual Conference and Expo
November 7, 2012 - November 10, 2012
Atlanta, GA

APPAM Fall Research Conference
November 8, 2012 - November 10, 2012
Sheraton City Center Hotel

WHAT'S NEW

Management Insights for Public Managers

A Governing.com Series

Bill Eggers and coauthors argue that the location-based services offered by mobile devices gives government an opportunity to deliver public services in remarkable new ways.

SPOTLIGHTS

Bright Ideas in Government

Harvard University's Ash Center recognizes 111 "Bright Ideas" in American government.

Creating Collaborative Solutions: Innovations in Governance

Explore innovative methods of working across traditional jurisdictions and sectors to identify, understand, and address emerging social problems at this Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education program, led by Professors Mark Moore and Archon Fung. Program dates: October 21-26, 2012.

Better, Faster, Cheaper
Smart Ideas for Government

Stephen Goldsmith examines how government leaders around the country are creating environments that promote disruptive innovation.

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