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Grand Jury: SFUSD Teacher Staffing "Not Making the Grade"

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Friday, June 16, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022‒2023 San Francisco Civil Grand Jury released findings that the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) employs too few credentialed teachers to furnish a quality education to every San Francisco student.

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"The state and SFUSD both mandate credentialed teachers for our students, but the District falls short," said Karen Kennard, Jury Foreperson.
In the most recent reporting year, just 77% of SFUSD teaching roles were staffed by fully credentialed teachers and 9% of its staffing assignments were classified "ineffective" by the State Department of Education.
The Jury's report details a yearlong investigation of SFUSD classroom, wage, and benefits data relative to Bay Area and California averages.
"A more data-driven and forthright management culture would only help the District's efforts to recruit and retain credentialed teachers," Kennard said.

Zahid F Sarder Saddi Welcomes Letter by Six Members of Congress Urging US Gov’t to Support Fair Elections in Bangladesha

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Photo: Six members of the United States Congress who issued a letter to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about free and fair elections in Bangladesh

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Photo: Six members of the United States Congress who issued a letter to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about free and fair elections in Bangladesh
Since early May 2023, Secretary Blinken and other members of Congress have been increasing their pressure on the Bangladeshi government, which has a documented track record of human rights abuses.
“I am deeply thankful for the concern of these Representatives , Secretary Blinken , and the US government about the ongoing violations being committed against Bangladeshis who are working for fair elections,” says Zahid F Sarder Saddi .
“I look forward to working with more members of Congress across the aisle to bring back democracy in Bangladesh.
As more global attention is paid to the human rights abuses committed each day, we will take back Bangladesh and have a society that is equal and includes all voices.”

REDDING RANCHERIA ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS AND PARTNERSHIP WITH HYDROGEN 2 ENERGY GROUP (H2EG) AIMED TO CREATE CARBON-NEGATIVE BIOFUELS

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Friday, June 16, 2023

REDDING, Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Redding Rancheria Tribe and the State of California Department of Conservation are excited to announce that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tribe has received a $500,000 grant from the Department of Conservation to assist the Tribe with developing a new hydrogen production facility in Red Bluff, California.

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"We congratulate the Redding Rancheria Tribe and look forward to our ongoing collaboration," Department of Conservation Director David Shabazian said.
Tribal member and President of the Redding Rancheria Hydrogen 2 Energy Corporation, Jeremy Hayward, said, "As tribal members we've learned to be responsible for the next seven generations.
H2 Energy Group Chairman and Founder Christopher Headrick said, "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the Redding Rancheria and the State of California on this project.
The I-5 corridor is a natural place to deploy this technology to produce green hydrogen fuel as soon as possible."

Boundless Immigration Launches B-1/B-2 Travel Visa Service

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

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SEATTLE, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boundless Immigration, an organization that empowers families to navigate the immigration system more confidently and affordably, today announced the launch of its B1/B-2 Travel Visa service to help visitors successfully get to - or in some cases remain in - the United States.

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Amidst unprecedented demand, record breaking wait times, and now – greater costs – to travel to the United States,Boundless aims to simplify the path to personal and professional travel to the United States with a new Travel Visa service.
SEATTLE, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boundless Immigration , an organization that empowers families to navigate the immigration system more confidently and affordably, today announced the launch of its B1/B-2 Travel Visa service to help visitors successfully get to - or in some cases remain in - the United States.
Developed with former USCIS officers, Boundless' B-1/B-2 Travel Visa solution not only helps individuals prepare for their interview, but in an effort to demystify the process also provides an approval odds calculator that identifies areas that might make getting the travel visa challenging or lead to rejection, and incorporates them into a personalized one-on-one coaching session.
Boundless' B1-B2 Travel Visa service includes:
One-on-one interview coaching with visa experts, trained by a former consular officer
To learn more about Boundless Immigration and its B1-B2 Travel Visa service, visit https://www.boundless.com/services/b-1-b-2-travel-visa .

North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union Board of Directors Names New CEO

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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RALEIGH, N.C., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Board of Directors announced today that Leigh Brady has been named CEO.

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RALEIGH, N.C., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Board of Directors announced today that Leigh Brady has been named CEO.
The appointment follows the resignation of Jim Hayes, who is leaving SECU to become CEO of State Department Federal Credit Union in Alexandria, Virginia.
Leigh has spent 35 years at SECU and is intimately familiar with the Credit Union and its members.
“She has been an integral part of the Credit Union for more than three decades and uniquely understands our mission and our members.

CYBERCOM Commander and NSA Director General Paul M. Nakasone to Speak about Efforts to Deter Cyber Threats at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit

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Monday, June 12, 2023

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Drawing on more than five years leading CYBERCOM and the NSA, Gen. Nakasone will provide his perspectives on where the cyber threat is—now and in the future, and how the U.S. collaborates to reduce cyber risks.

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Drawing on more than five years leading CYBERCOM and the NSA, Gen. Nakasone will provide his perspectives on where the cyber threat is—now and in the future, and how the U.S. collaborates to reduce cyber risks.
The nation has to apply its unique intelligence capabilities to understand and deter these threats.
CYBERCOM and the NSA have a huge responsibility to support policymakers and help enable, protect, and defend the U.S. military.
Speakers span government, military, nonprofits, industry, and academia and discuss the hottest cyber trends and issues during more than 40 sessions.

DAV announces new executive director

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Friday, June 9, 2023

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ERLANGER, Ky., June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced the appointment of Bryan “Cody” VanBoxel as the executive director at the organization’s national headquarters in Erlanger, Kentucky, effective June 12.

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ERLANGER, Ky., June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced the appointment of Bryan “Cody” VanBoxel as the executive director at the organization’s national headquarters in Erlanger, Kentucky, effective June 12.
VanBoxel was appointed to the position by National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski and approved by National Commander Joe Parsetich.
“Cody has risen within the ranks of DAV because of his steady and thoughtful leadership,” Jesinoski said.
As executive director, he will oversee employment initiatives, voluntary services, fundraising, accounting, membership activities, administration, information technology, communications, outreach, human resources, facilities and logistics critical to DAV’s mission of support for disabled veterans and their families.

Armis Establishes Federal Advisory Board to Support Demand in its Public Sector Business Growth

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Armis, the leading asset visibility and security company, today announced the formation of the Armis Federal Advisory Board, a senior group of former government executives charged with providing strategic guidance and direction to the Armis executive team.

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Armis, the leading asset visibility and security company, today announced the formation of the Armis Federal Advisory Board, a senior group of former government executives charged with providing strategic guidance and direction to the Armis executive team.
The Board members have extensive experience in both technology and the federal government and will provide objective advice and guidance on how Armis can better support the government’s changing security needs.
Their input will be vital as Armis continues to defend government networks against escalating threats,” said Brian Gumbel, President of Armis.
If you would like to know more about Armis' award-winning solutions for the public sector, visit Armis.com or contact us here .

FICHET Advancing Taiwan-US Higher Education Ties at NAFSA 2023

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) is sending a delegation led by Mon-Chi Lio, Political Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education, to attend the NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference Expo.

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WASHINGTON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) is sending a delegation led by Mon-Chi Lio, Political Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education, to attend the NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference Expo.
With a theme this year of "Inspiring an Inclusive Future," NAFSA 2023 offers ample opportunities for impactful discussions and exchanges surrounding international education initiatives.
FICHET's delegation from Taiwan this year consists of nearly 60 people from 24 higher education institutions, and throughout the event it is highlighting its Study in Taiwan brand, which facilitates international students pursuing higher education in Taiwan.
"We are thrilled to be here at NAFSA again this year, continuing to build relationships and advance dialogue with our US higher education partners.

Kissinger at 100: his legacy might be mixed but his importance has been enormous

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Saturday, May 27, 2023

From the late 1960s, Kissinger played a momentous role in shaping US foreign policy and navigating the complex dynamics of the cold war era.

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From the late 1960s, Kissinger played a momentous role in shaping US foreign policy and navigating the complex dynamics of the cold war era.
His contributions to international relations have had a lasting impact, earning him recognition as a visionary strategist and diplomat.
Few would disagree that Kissinger’s influence on US foreign policy has been immense, importantly as a thinker and academic.
Regardless, Kissinger never wavered in his conviction that his diplomacy should put US interests first while appreciating the complexity of the international scene.

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From his days in government, and then through his continuing influence as a renowned scholar, Kissinger’s strategic thinking and diplomatic approach have shaped US foreign policy in significant ways.
The biggest contribution Kissinger made to US foreign policy was his advocacy for “realpolitik”.
He believed that the US should base its foreign policy decisions on a clear and systematic assessment of power dynamics and the pursuit of geopolitical stability.

J'accuse: Kissinger’s critics

Among his most vocal and persistent critics was the late British writer and journalist Christopher Hitchens.
Hitchens’ book “The Trial of Henry Kissinger” presented a series of arguments about alleged war crimes committed by his American “nemesis”.
Hitchens accused Kissinger of disregarding international law and violating the sovereignty of many nations.
Despite all the criticism, Kissinger endured and remains a respected international relations scholars and advisor to this day.