Jasmine Fernández
@jmarifernandez.bsky.social
Doctoral candidate at @harvardeducation focused on #Latine students’ sense of #belonging in TN | Rooting always for children of incarcerated parents | Formerly @NYCSchools & @AlbemarleCountyPublicSchools | Cat Mom | Latina 🇵🇷🇳🇮 | she/her/ella
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A 🧵 responding to a few points made in this piece. 1/16
Sometimes the majority of studies in a field can point in one direction and yet the studies can be similarly flawed. That's what Doug Fuchs at Vanderbilt argues in a forthcoming article in the Journal of Learning Disabilities about the evidence for special ed inclusion. 🧵 (1/8)
January 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A 🧵 responding to a few points made in this piece. 1/16
It's encouraging that more people are learning about incarcerated individuals serving as firefighters — a practice that has been in place for decades. Please donate to the ARC Firefighter Fund to support these brave individuals and help ensure they receive the resources they deserve. ⬇️
NEW DONATION LINK: antirecidivism.org/firefighterf...
All funding will go directly to the firefighters immediate needs, fire camp upgrades, and a scholarship fund.
All funding will go directly to the firefighters immediate needs, fire camp upgrades, and a scholarship fund.
ARC Firefighter Fund - Anti Recidivism Coalition
antirecidivism.org
January 18, 2025 at 3:09 AM
It's encouraging that more people are learning about incarcerated individuals serving as firefighters — a practice that has been in place for decades. Please donate to the ARC Firefighter Fund to support these brave individuals and help ensure they receive the resources they deserve. ⬇️
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“If you’re willing to run into fire and save lives, [you] deserve the same amount of pay.”
From @theguardian.com via @climatedesk.org
From @theguardian.com via @climatedesk.org
Working on California's incarcerated fire crews: "It is kind of like you’re a slave"
Some 1,100 prison recruits are battling LA's infernos, risking life and health for less than $2 an hour—yet still the jobs are coveted.
www.motherjones.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“If you’re willing to run into fire and save lives, [you] deserve the same amount of pay.”
From @theguardian.com via @climatedesk.org
From @theguardian.com via @climatedesk.org
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And now that number has doubled — CDCR confirms there are 783 incarcerated firefighters currently battling the Los Angeles blazes:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires
The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
And now that number has doubled — CDCR confirms there are 783 incarcerated firefighters currently battling the Los Angeles blazes:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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From an interview I did with Nikki Giovanni back in 2017:
December 10, 2024 at 3:17 AM
From an interview I did with Nikki Giovanni back in 2017:
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Virginia Tech professor and poet, Nikki Giovanni, has died at the age of 81.
Well-known Virginia Tech professor dies at 81
Virginia Tech professor and poet, Nikki Giovanni, has died at the age of 81.
www.wdbj7.com
December 10, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Virginia Tech professor and poet, Nikki Giovanni, has died at the age of 81.
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NEW: I wrote about why some historians and legal experts say that it seems as if our current moment, defined by a clash between efforts to expand rights and efforts to contract rights, echoes the end of Reconstruction. capitalbnews.org/reconstructi...
What Reconstruction Still Has to Teach Us
The past shows us the fool’s errand of sacrificing the rights of vulnerable communities to ward off anti-DEI attacks and secure political wins.
capitalbnews.org
December 5, 2024 at 3:45 PM
NEW: I wrote about why some historians and legal experts say that it seems as if our current moment, defined by a clash between efforts to expand rights and efforts to contract rights, echoes the end of Reconstruction. capitalbnews.org/reconstructi...
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🚨NEW Briefing: In 2023, there were 7.6 million jail admissions – and 1 in 4 of them were someone *returning* to jail for at least a 2nd time that year.
Here's everything we learned from our new collaboration with Jail Data Initiative🧵
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/11...
Here's everything we learned from our new collaboration with Jail Data Initiative🧵
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/11...
December 9, 2024 at 8:22 PM
🚨NEW Briefing: In 2023, there were 7.6 million jail admissions – and 1 in 4 of them were someone *returning* to jail for at least a 2nd time that year.
Here's everything we learned from our new collaboration with Jail Data Initiative🧵
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/11...
Here's everything we learned from our new collaboration with Jail Data Initiative🧵
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/11...
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Unsurprisingly, the US carceral system is still in its flop era.
It does not keep anyone safe – in reality, the effects it has on incarcerated people, their families, and their communities are cruel and devastating, and we're all worse off for it.
It does not keep anyone safe – in reality, the effects it has on incarcerated people, their families, and their communities are cruel and devastating, and we're all worse off for it.
December 5, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Unsurprisingly, the US carceral system is still in its flop era.
It does not keep anyone safe – in reality, the effects it has on incarcerated people, their families, and their communities are cruel and devastating, and we're all worse off for it.
It does not keep anyone safe – in reality, the effects it has on incarcerated people, their families, and their communities are cruel and devastating, and we're all worse off for it.
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THIS!!!!
We have a lot of people who are coming in and trying to see why they want to be here. Engagement is key!!
Go to tinyurl.com/edusky and I have a list of randomized educators. Click on some and like one of their posts!
#EduSky
We have a lot of people who are coming in and trying to see why they want to be here. Engagement is key!!
Go to tinyurl.com/edusky and I have a list of randomized educators. Click on some and like one of their posts!
#EduSky
December 2, 2024 at 10:15 PM
THIS!!!!
We have a lot of people who are coming in and trying to see why they want to be here. Engagement is key!!
Go to tinyurl.com/edusky and I have a list of randomized educators. Click on some and like one of their posts!
#EduSky
We have a lot of people who are coming in and trying to see why they want to be here. Engagement is key!!
Go to tinyurl.com/edusky and I have a list of randomized educators. Click on some and like one of their posts!
#EduSky
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But it's not too late for him to turn things around before his term ends. In fact, he can start immediately by sparing the 40 people who are on federal death row.
Learn more about how elected officials can grant mercy:
www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/long...
Learn more about how elected officials can grant mercy:
www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/long...
Eight Keys to Mercy: How to shorten excessive prison sentences
The Prison Policy Initiative explains the eight most efficient ways to shorten long prison sentences.
www.prisonpolicy.org
December 2, 2024 at 6:49 PM
But it's not too late for him to turn things around before his term ends. In fact, he can start immediately by sparing the 40 people who are on federal death row.
Learn more about how elected officials can grant mercy:
www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/long...
Learn more about how elected officials can grant mercy:
www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/long...
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🚨BIG WIN: People on probation or parole, out on bail, or living in a halfway house will now be eligible for Medicare benefits
This will significantly improve healthcare access for hundreds of thousands of people across the US
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/12...
This will significantly improve healthcare access for hundreds of thousands of people across the US
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/12...
New rule means people on community supervision now qualify for Medicare
Under this new rule, more than 340,000 people over the age of 65 who are on probation or parole will have access to healthcare coverage.
www.prisonpolicy.org
December 2, 2024 at 9:22 PM
🚨BIG WIN: People on probation or parole, out on bail, or living in a halfway house will now be eligible for Medicare benefits
This will significantly improve healthcare access for hundreds of thousands of people across the US
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/12...
This will significantly improve healthcare access for hundreds of thousands of people across the US
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/12...
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People are so lonely in this country. Everywhere. All ages. It’s an epidemic. Say hello. Smile. Pay a compliment. It might just be the only human contact that person has today.
December 2, 2024 at 2:47 PM
People are so lonely in this country. Everywhere. All ages. It’s an epidemic. Say hello. Smile. Pay a compliment. It might just be the only human contact that person has today.
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"We are dealing with the reality of the criminal legal system. It’s not optional. Once you or your loved ones are implicated in that system, you have to confront it. You also have to foster that sense that we can build something different—but until we’ve destroyed these systems, it’s a both/and."
How might parents guide their children toward a world without prisons?
In this conversation with activist and author William Ayers, Kim Wilson and @mayaschenwar.bsky.social share how 'We Grow The World Together,' out now from @haymarketbooks.bsky.social, came to be.
inquest.org/raising-abol...
In this conversation with activist and author William Ayers, Kim Wilson and @mayaschenwar.bsky.social share how 'We Grow The World Together,' out now from @haymarketbooks.bsky.social, came to be.
inquest.org/raising-abol...
Raising Abolitionists | Kim Wilson, Maya Schenwar & Bill Ayers | INQUEST
A new anthology invites parents into the work of building a world without prisons.
inquest.org
November 27, 2024 at 12:23 AM
"We are dealing with the reality of the criminal legal system. It’s not optional. Once you or your loved ones are implicated in that system, you have to confront it. You also have to foster that sense that we can build something different—but until we’ve destroyed these systems, it’s a both/and."
Friendly reminder to educators: Not all students and families celebrate Thanksgiving, and for 2.7M children in the U.S. with an incarcerated parent, fall break may have triggered a range of emotions. Please keep this in mind when planning #SEL activities and lessons. Much love! #EduSky #EduMatch
November 30, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Hola! I’m a PreK-12 district admin with experience in NY, TN, and VA. As a first-gen, Latina, daughter impacted by parental incarceration, my lived experiences shape my purpose. My feed focuses on abolition, books, cats, and educational justice. Looking forward to connecting! #EduSky #EduMatch
November 30, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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Welcome to #EduMatch starter packs continued: @amyorm.bsky.social @educoncierge.bsky.social @geoparadigm.bsky.social @jilly.bsky.social @mshlye.bsky.social @darrenmassa.com @cathyangelos.bsky.social @lyricalswordz.bsky.social @aturn4.bsky.social @jmarifernandez.bsky.social
bit.ly/EduMatch-Blu...
bit.ly/EduMatch-Blu...
November 30, 2024 at 7:22 PM
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I've been asked by a few people what worries me most about the future in public schooling. What permanent damage might be inflicted? exacerbated? and what cautions might I give? Where to focus! First and foremost, protect the public assets - the land and buildings that are our public schools!
November 24, 2024 at 5:19 PM
I've been asked by a few people what worries me most about the future in public schooling. What permanent damage might be inflicted? exacerbated? and what cautions might I give? Where to focus! First and foremost, protect the public assets - the land and buildings that are our public schools!
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Friends, please help add to this list. There are SO MANY more experts, advocates, reporters to include. (Sorry if i have omitted you in my haste to get the ball rolling) Thanks!
go.bsky.app/Jgd2uxn
go.bsky.app/Jgd2uxn
November 12, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Friends, please help add to this list. There are SO MANY more experts, advocates, reporters to include. (Sorry if i have omitted you in my haste to get the ball rolling) Thanks!
go.bsky.app/Jgd2uxn
go.bsky.app/Jgd2uxn
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Want to join of a community of Latinx/a/o Scholars broadly throughout academia?
Please reply to this post if you want to be added!! Shout out to @larrylafountain.bsky.social for bringing us together!
go.bsky.app/NrJs1Hr
Please reply to this post if you want to be added!! Shout out to @larrylafountain.bsky.social for bringing us together!
go.bsky.app/NrJs1Hr
November 14, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Want to join of a community of Latinx/a/o Scholars broadly throughout academia?
Please reply to this post if you want to be added!! Shout out to @larrylafountain.bsky.social for bringing us together!
go.bsky.app/NrJs1Hr
Please reply to this post if you want to be added!! Shout out to @larrylafountain.bsky.social for bringing us together!
go.bsky.app/NrJs1Hr
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Be in community with other doctoral students journeying through academia. Please reply to this post if you want to be added!! #DocStudents
go.bsky.app/QTfevfQ
go.bsky.app/QTfevfQ
November 14, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Be in community with other doctoral students journeying through academia. Please reply to this post if you want to be added!! #DocStudents
go.bsky.app/QTfevfQ
go.bsky.app/QTfevfQ
Saludos (Greetings)! I just joined Bluesky yesterday, and I’m excited to connect with other scholars and practitioners in education. Many thanks to @grodriguezlemus.bsky.social for creating this starter pack.
Hopefully this helps us find each other and build community on thus app. Please reply to this post if you want to be added!!
go.bsky.app/9YncxWN
go.bsky.app/9YncxWN
November 24, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Saludos (Greetings)! I just joined Bluesky yesterday, and I’m excited to connect with other scholars and practitioners in education. Many thanks to @grodriguezlemus.bsky.social for creating this starter pack.
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Agreed. I recently had the opportunity to offer a few ideas on the topic for Education Week. Link below:
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Agreed. I recently had the opportunity to offer a few ideas on the topic for Education Week. Link below:
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...