It's a way to measure progress toward building and strengthening a culture of learning and improvement.
The path to excellence is about setting goals, building a strong team and getting back-office functions under control.
Kicking the can down the road is always tempting. But for infrastructure, innovative public-private partnerships offer a prudent alternative.
Traditional public procurement processes don't work in an era of startups and rapid technological change.
Investors love a federal green-energy program for property owners. But if there's a backlash, localities could be caught in the middle.
An innovative app is just one example of the power of public-private collaboration to save lives.
As we talk about rebuilding our public works, we need to remember that parks are as important to our cities as roads and bridges.
There are a couple of major reasons that the frustration is likely to continue for revenue estimators and policymakers.
What Trump wants to do has a long history in Canada. It hasn't worked out that well for the provinces.
Autonomous vehicles are coming, and fast. We need to look at new models for shared ownership.
On their own and in partnership with the White House, they have been giving us hope for the future, a top presidential adviser writes.
They're neither distressed nor booming, but they're essential. Cities need to pay more attention to them.
As states craft new systems to identify low-performing schools, they should include a broader range of indicators.
Lawmakers who want to unleash growth and prosperity should prioritize several areas for reform.
There are both benefits and challenges to a modular, agile approach to modernizing health and human services technology.
Effective leadership can make a big difference in public education. States can do more to promote it.
Officials in Pismo Beach knew there were hurdles, but along the way they learned a lot about how to reap the benefits.
They have the power to reform the undemocratic Electoral College system.
While it's important to train first responders, we also need to be ready to deal with survivors, their families and the loved ones of victims.
Employers say they can't find enough skilled workers. Colleges and employers have important roles to play in addressing that problem.
National elections are flashier, but voters are often far more knowledgeable about local issues. We need to get them more engaged.
Cities have struggled with diversity in the fire service for decades. But there's a lot they could be doing to improve things.
The presidential election disappointed advocates, but there's plenty of momentum in the states.
They're a major engine of job growth. Yet most economic-development strategies focus on big businesses.
The only thing that's predictable is unpredictability. For the people who run elections, it's never too late to take inventory.
Experts agree that that there's a crucial link. On Nov. 8, Indianapolis' voters will decide if they buy the argument.
By teaching them about the conflicts of the past that shape the present, we can help them become more invested in the future.
Data-rich businesses are positioned to help their communities. It's an opportunity for data philanthropy.
Local governments have a lot to gain from the kind of transparency that involves residents in decision-making.
As states enact new right-to-work laws, organized labor is losing in the legislatures. So it's trying to end-run them in the courts.
Jefferson's and Hamilton's conflicting ideas are baked into our civic DNA. We need to embrace both of them.
