http://kilmer.house.gov/news/in-the-news/this-is-the-best-first-step-to-stop-russian-meddling-in-our-politics
During the 2016 election, hostile foreign powers unleashed unprecedented, anonymous attacks on the American people through the largest online platforms, the equivalent of strafing our TV sets with lies and disinformation during the 1960s and 1970s. The Internet Research Agency, a Kremlin-linked “troll farm” spent more than $100,000 on thousands of Facebook advertisements linked to the election and divisive social issues.
Due to the highly-targeted nature of the advertisements and private platforms they infected, neither the wider public nor civil society has been able to see the content of the ads. The government and watchdog groups were similarly left in the dark until after the election, subsequently, when the damage was potentially done. The national security implications of foreign entities continuing to meddle in American elections are a clear and present danger to the United States.
Yet, nearly a year later and despite months of investigations, lawmakers of both parties have been slow to act. Meanwhile, the country remains vulnerable to foreign interference. In his recently published book “The Darkening Web,” Harvard Professor Alexander Klimburg wrote that “the rise of cyberspace has breathed new life into former Soviet military strategy.” He goes on to observe that “Russia’s philosophy of information conflict is much older than the United States.” ( read more on link source link)
OUR SCHOOLS 2017...
US DEPT. OF LABOR BLOG POST: Growing a Community Through a Teaching ApprenticeshipDated 10/ 26/ 17
https://blog.dol.gov/2017/10/26/growing-community-through-teaching-apprenticeship
Jessica Jones has a goal: To change her urban Missouri community from within, by starting young children on the path to emotional and social literacy.
By participating in the LUME Institute’s Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program in St. Louis, she is gaining the tools to help little ones grow into more capable and confident young adults – as well as the training she needs for a fulfilling career.
Growing up in a St. Louis suburb, Jessica says she didn’t have strong emotional and social connections as a child. She was interested in early childhood education after graduating from high school, but lacked the money and opportunity to further her education. Becoming a mom at 17 made pursuing a career even more challenging. To help pay the bills, Jessica worked in various clerical and odd jobs over the years.
She learned about the opportunity to join the pilot class of the early childhood apprenticeship program through the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE). SLATE partners with the LUME Institute to place qualified unemployed and underemployed workers in this high-demand career field.
Today, the 30-year-old single mom of four is using the skills she is learning as an apprentice to improve the lives of the children she teaches at University City Children’s Center.
“I am gaining in-depth knowledge about the growth and development of children. Laying a foundation of trust early in a child’s life is going to help them grow and succeed on a personal level,” Jessica said.
Now halfway through the two-year apprenticeship, Jessica has earned a Child Development Associate Credential and is receiving regular pay raises. Upon completing the program, Jessica will have received 4,000 hours of professional development and on-the-job training, college credits, and a certificate from the Department of Labor.
Her long-term goals include completing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in early childhood education and one day opening her own community learning center. “I have a career now, not just a job,” Jessica said.
UN NEWS CENTER: Linking past and present, audiovisual heritage is ‘part of our common history,’ UNESCO says on World Day
27 October 2017 – Through sound recordings and moving images, audiovisual heritage provides priceless insight to the past while preserving unique documentation for future generations, the United Nations cultural agency said on the day set aside to raise global awareness about the importance of the fragility of this heritage.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=57978
US DEPT. OF EDUCATION:
Department of Education Withdraws Outdated Subregulatory Guidance
WASHINGTON— As part of the ongoing Administration-wide effort to reduce the regulatory burden on Americans, today the Department of Education announced it will withdraw nearly 600 out-of-date pieces of subregulatory guidance on its books. Each item has been either superseded by current law or is no longer in effect. Removing these out-of-date materials will make it easier for schools, educators, parents and the public to understand what guidance is still in effect. (press release issued 10/ 27/ 17)
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/department-education-withdraws-outdated-subregulatory-guidance
Secretary DeVos Convenes Parent Roundtable to Mark National Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month
WASHINGTON – As part of the Department's recognition of National Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today convened a roundtable of parents and advocates from the disability community to engage in a dialogue on how the Department can best serve children with disabilities.
"Every child has unique challenges and abilities, and children with dyslexia are no different – they simply learn differently," said Secretary DeVos. "As many as one in five Americans experience a language-based learning disability, and too many of them do not receive the resources they need in our schools. The Department will continue to work every day to empower families with the supports and services they need in learning environments that best fit their children's individual educational needs. I'm grateful to Sen. Bill Cassidy and Dr. Laura Cassidy for joining this discussion and for their exceptional work on this issue, and I thank all of today's participants for the constructive exchange." (press release issued 10/ 25/ 17
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/secretary-devos-convenes-parent-roundtable-mark-national-learning-disabilities-and-dyslexia-awareness-month
US DEPT. of EDUCATION BLOG: A Vocational Rehabilitation Success Story: Joseph Cali
Following an automobile accident in 2006 resulting in paralysis, Joseph spent several months in physical therapy and rehabilitation and now uses a motorized wheelchair. Joseph went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2014 – both from Rutgers University. Joseph also acquired specialized certificates in physical rehabilitation, supervision, and management.
https://blog.ed.gov/2017/10/vocational-rehabilitation-success-story-joseph-cali/
NASA: Ohio Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts on Space Station
Students at Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, will speak with NASA astronauts living, working and doing research aboard the International Space Station at 10:10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call will air live on NASA TV’s Media Channel and the agency’s website.
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/ohio-students-to-speak-with-nasa-astronauts-on-space-station
WORLD & NATIONAL HEADLINES FROM REUTERS...
Ousted Catalan leader accepts new election, says 'long road' to independence
BRUSSELS/MADRID (Reuters) - Catalonia’s ousted leader Carles Puigdemont on Tuesday agreed to the snap election called by Spain’s central government when it took control of the region to stop it breaking away, but he said the fight for independence would go on.
China, South Korea agree to mend ties after THAAD standoff
SEOUL/BEIJING (Reuters) - Seoul and Beijing on Tuesday agreed to move beyond a year-long stand-off over the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea, a dispute that has been devastating to South Korean businesses that rely on Chinese consumers.
U.S. sees China in 'retrenchment' on move toward market economy: U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States believes that progress with China on a range of trade issues has been increasingly difficult and Beijing appears on a “trajectory of retrenchment,” a senior Trump administration official said on Tuesday.
New Jersey pastor sentenced to five years for bitcoin exchange scheme
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New Jersey pastor was sentenced to five years in prison for scheming to help an illegal bitcoin exchange escape scrutiny from banks and regulators.
In Russia probe, Mueller's first charges a show of force
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Donald Trump brushed off the first indictments in the probe of his campaign’s ties to Russian election meddling, but the charges sent a clear signal to the White House and other Trump associates: Robert Mueller means business.
NJ sues OxyContin maker, links marketing to opioid crisis
(Reuters) - New Jersey on Tuesday sued Purdue Pharma LP, maker of the chronic pain medication OxyContin, accusing the company of engaging in deceptive marketing practices that contributed to what it called the state’s opioid crisis.
Daily Bible Verse: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
1 Peter 5:8-9 NKJV
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