Emily Satterwhite

@mountainsfalling.bsky.social

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Pipeline fighter in Appalachia. Holler to Holler mutual aid. Appalachian studies. United Campus Workers-VA and AAUP

The corporatization of higher-ed leadership is not the result of recent culture wars; it is the inevitable result of increased prioritization of various higher-ed profit centers: tech incubators, real estate speculation, online degrees, public-private partnerships, and endowment managerialism. It is a mistake to expect those who have taken for granted that colleges should not only be run like businesses, but for the benefit of business owners, will ever defend education’s public mission. - The Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-crisis-of-the-humanities-is-over-thats-not-a-good-thing
Dear Montgomery County Public Schools Community, I hope this message finds you safe and in good health. Given the recent changes to immigration enforcement, I want to take a moment to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to all students and families in our community. Montgomery County Public Schools is a welcoming and safe place for all students to learn. At the heart of our mission are the beliefs that “schools are safe places of joy, wonder, and creativity” and that “every child deserves an advocate.” We remain dedicated to fostering an environment where every student and family feels supported and valued in our schools. Student records are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and we are legally prohibited from sharing a student’s educational records without parental consent, except as required by law. Additionally, law enforcement officials may not detain staff or students on school grounds unless presented with a valid warrant or legal cause. We stand with our families and will continue to welcome and support every student in their pursuit of learning and success in Montgomery County Public Schools.
All warrants aren't created equal. Ramos adds that many ICE officers tend to present administrative warrants that are issued by another ICE officer or the Department of Homeland Security, but these still don't grant entry into a private citizen's home. If an immigration officer presents you a warrant, you should check that it is signed by a judge, has the specific name of the person they're looking for, their exact address, and a validity period that it's good for. You can ask officers to pass the warrant underneath the door. Alway check that the warrant in correct before you open the door.