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Sarah Castle
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Friend || Mathematics Educator || Researcher || Wife || Cat Mom || Assistant Professor at University of Idaho

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Biden Civil Rights Chief: Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders Aren’t Law

Catherine Lhamon joined the @aceducation.bsky.social 's president and a student in criticizing the current federal administration’s targeting of universities over diversity, equity and... #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/43IXLqT
Biden Civil Rights Chief: Trump Anti-DEI Orders Aren’t Law
Catherine Lhamon joined the American Council on Education’s president and a student in criticizing the current federal administration’s targeting of universities over diversity, equity and inclusion.
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June 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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drruth.bsky.social
New Executive Order "Restoring Gold Standard Science" claims to promote rigorous, evidence-based research, but actually gives political appointees POWER TO SUPPRESS OR PUNISH SCIENCE that conflicts with the administration’s agenda.

#medsky 🛟🧪 #episky #neurosky #academicsky
May 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
countingcastle.bsky.social
Absolutely disgusting. We are already facing the impacts of the deprofessionalization of teachers and unfortunately this is not a unique mindset. Here is a crazy idea - what if we took all the money invested into AI or even a fraction and invested it into education and our teachers. (Not admin)
May 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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rhyanr.bsky.social
I know this isn't going to be the end of the story, but I'll take it.

#AcademicSky
#EduSky
May 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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annahaleysw.bsky.social
How many more existential threats will it take before university leaders agree to defend higher education collectively (and publicly so, and with their faculty, staff, and students)? #MADC #AcademicSky
Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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anneli17.bsky.social
This is devastating for the global academic community - and for anyone who takes knowledge and books serious. The conservative campaign to ban books from schools has paved the way./
#FreedomToRead
#UniteAgainstBookBans
#AcademicSky
#EduSky
#BookSky
#TeamScience
#FreeSpeech
apnews.com/article/dona...
May 9, 2025 at 4:29 AM
countingcastle.bsky.social
Again as a reminder - if you are angered by the rise of fascism, the slashing of science funds, the cuts to federal services for the most vulnerable - then you should be horrified at the atrocities and genocide occurring.

#academicSky #freePalestine

www.amnesty.org/en/location/...
Human rights in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Stay up to date on the state of human rights in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory with the latest research, campaigns and education material from Amnesty International.
www.amnesty.org
May 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
countingcastle.bsky.social
“Forced Displacement” - let’s call it what it is.

Genocide.
sanders.senate.gov Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · May 5
64 days with no aid reaching Gaza. No food, water or medicine. Children are starving.

Netanyahu’s extremist government now says it will occupy Gaza & put mercenaries in charge of distributing aid, instead of the UN and other aid groups.

Despicable. No more US support for Netanyahu’s war machine.
May 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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luduvicu.bsky.social
Gaza will be entirely destroyed, Israeli minister says Gaza will be entirely destroyed, Israeli minister says Gaza will be entirely destroyed, Israeli minister says Gaza will be entirely destroyed, Israeli minister says Gaza will be entirely destroyed

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Gaza will be entirely destroyed, Israeli minister says
Bezalel Smotrich says Palestinians will ‘leave in great numbers to third countries’, raising fears of ethnic cleansing
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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charlieangus104.bsky.social
The UN warns of a "slaughter of the innocents."
Israel boasts that "Gaza will be completely destroyed."
Here are notes from doctors in Gaza.
They document the crimes against humanity being perpetrated against the sick, wounded and children.
Please share.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/gaza-eyewi...
Gaza: Eyewitness Accounts to Crimes Against Humanity
This was a very hard piece to write, but I felt an urgency to document and share the information with you.
charlieangus.substack.com
May 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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wamsleylab.bsky.social
In case you weren't yet sure this is about racism:

The word cloud below shows the most common terms in the titles and abstracts of the 1,000+ NSF grants terminated in the last couple of weeks. (source: grant-watch.us/nsf-summary....)

#academicsky
May 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
countingcastle.bsky.social
Absolutely insane
lord-of-the-pyrs.bsky.social lord-of-the-pyrs.bsky.social @lord-of-the-pyrs.bsky.social · May 2
NSF has now implemented a 15% indirect cost (overhead) rate, which will completely bork research budgets and hobble university finances.

www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...

this is insane

#academicSky
Policy Notice: Implementation of Standard 15% Indirect Cost Rate
www.nsf.gov
May 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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drbeef.bsky.social
Spencer Foundation joins Kapor Foundation, the William T. Grant Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to launch a rapid response bridge funding program (up to $25,000) for education scholars impacted by the abrupt grant cancellations by the National Science Foundation (NSF)!

#AcademicSky
Rapid Response Bridge Funding Program
In the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rap...
www.spencer.org
May 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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jmzmuda.bsky.social
Trump proposes $1 Trillion in defense spending, a 13% increase, while decimating funding for education, health, farming and more.

#trump #congress #republicans #budget #dod #doe #usda #fda #senate #dhs #nih #edusky #academicsky #phdsky #medsky #bluesky #bluecrew #impeach47
Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance | CNN Politics
The White House unveiled a budget blueprint Friday that would pump more money into defense and homeland security, while taking an ax to programs that the Trump administration has already targeted, inc...
www.cnn.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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annaelina.bsky.social
Approximately a month ago, I compulsively started reading and saving all peer-reviewed articles published in the ERIC database related to my research topic, as I was deeply concerned about the status of the database. It turns out, my panic wasn’t unfounded. #phdsky #academicsky #educationalresearch
April 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
countingcastle.bsky.social
Tell Idaho lawmakers not a dollar more - no new tax dollars for private schools! Sign this petition today

actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

#idaho #reclaimIdaho #publicEducation
Tell Idaho Lawmakers: Not a Dollar More
During the 2025 legislative session, Idaho lawmakers passed House Bill 93 and enacted a $50 million school-voucher program. For the first time in state history, Idaho tax dollars will be used to subsi...
actionnetwork.org
April 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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hankgreen.bsky.social
If you're in congress and you aren't publicly in favor of banning the trading of individual stocks by people in congress, get your head out of your fucking ass.
April 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
countingcastle.bsky.social
Absolutely disgusting.

From rep Boyle: “America has always been based on merit… Everyone has equal opportunity to do the very best they can. That doesn’t mean they have an equal outcome.” 👀

Has she looked at the current presidential cabinet because that is not true!

www.krem.com/article/news...
Idaho's anti-DEI bill heading Governor's Brad Little's desk
House members debated Senate Bill 1198 for around 30 minutes, before voting 52-17 with one member absent to pass it.
www.krem.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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ilona-n.bsky.social
I’m too tired to rant, so I’ll just leave this here
#MedSky
#ScienceSky
#AcademicSky

www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump officials will screen NIH funding opportunities
Staff at biomedical agency worry about political interference in setting priorities
www.science.org
March 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
countingcastle.bsky.social
Made my shirt last night to wear today! When they are quoted saying that it would be fine if it was white text on a black background, but the images make it political - well then it is a blatant form of racism. Inclusion and respect are not political.
mstrisaratops.bsky.social mstrisaratops.bsky.social @mstrisaratops.bsky.social · Mar 24
“Since the sign is emphasizing that everyone, in regards to race or skin tone, is welcome here no matter what, immediately, I was like, the only other view of this is racist. And I said, ‘That sounds like racism to me.’”

#DEI #education
Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying 'Everyone is welcome here'
“There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher.
www.nbcnews.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM
countingcastle.bsky.social
The blatant suppression of anyone who disagrees is disgusting

#academicsky

www.reuters.com/world/french...
French scientist denied entry into the U.S., French government says
A French scientist has been denied entry into the U.S., apparently because the scientist had expressed a personal opinion on the Trump administration's research policy, the French Education Ministry said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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chrislhayes.bsky.social
The good news is that there *are* people meeting the moment.

youtu.be/EJxRtjma7lc
Idaho teacher fights back after order to remove ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ poster
YouTube video by MSNBC
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March 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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distillsocial.bsky.social
Trump's plan to dismantle the Dept of Ed is a direct attack on our kid’s future! This move threatens to strip away essential funding, civil rights protections, & support for students with disabilities. We must stand up for public education & ensure every child has access to quality public education!
March 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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acluidaho.bsky.social
You have the right to share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rights. Understanding these protections can help you confidently navigate conversations about our constitutional rights. Read the full guide: buff.ly/Lzz4kzQ
Know Your Rights | Talking to People About Their Rights | ACLU
You have the right to share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rights—even if they’re in trouble. You can also advocate for changes to laws...
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March 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM