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Josh Downham

@pjdownham

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Lobbyist, ServeMinnesota Lobbyist, Minneapolis Public Schools -- all tweets are my own

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@Yes4MPLSKids
Yes for MPLS Kids
1 year
We’re honored to have the support of MN House Majority Leader and MPS parent @Jamiemlong! Vote Yes for Kids is the DFL and Labor endorsed campaign in support of the MPS ballot question this election. Learn more and join us: https://t.co/3RATGJXHZH.
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@Yes4MPLSKids
Yes for MPLS Kids
1 year
We had a great time today at @keithellison’s Annual BBQ Honoring Labor! Want to join us at an event this fall to spread the word about the importance of voting yes this election? Sign up here: https://t.co/HkEq5aDs0H. Happy Labor Day Weekend!
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@Yes4MPLSKids
Yes for MPLS Kids
1 year
🧵 (1/2) This fall’s general election ballot in Minneapolis (Election Day is Nov. 5 with early voting starting Sept. 20) will include a school funding question that, if approved by voters, would invest an additional $20 million to Minneapolis Public Schools annually.
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@pjdownham
Josh Downham
1 year
Black Job President
@Simone_Biles
Simone Biles
1 year
I love my black job 🖤
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Josh Downham
2 years
Congrats Curtis! Can’t wait to work with you on addressing the underfunding of special education. #mnleg @NewDoctorWho
@ClareOumou
Clare Oumou Verbeten
2 years
Congrats to my friend @NewDoctorWho on winning the DFL endorsement for 40B today 💚
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@MariaIsa
Representative María Isa
2 years
Today, the MN House of Representatives passed, HF 4176, the House Early Education Policy bill, with a 69-61 vote. I authored the bill combining two existing programs for young learners: Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) and School Readiness Plus and giving SPPS and MPS districts
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@MPS_News
Minneapolis Public Schools
2 years
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams testified at the Capitol today in support of a bill by Minneapolis Representative Sencer-Mura aimed at fixing Minnesota's special education tuition billing system. Dr. Sayles-Adams highlighted the burden on district budgets, citing that the
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@pjdownham
Josh Downham
2 years
My mom Joan ‘Tunes’ Downham has been a volunteer DJ on KAXE radio for more than 20 years. Today at 10am CST, she will play her final show. Tune in if you’re free. https://t.co/vCcZvKa8Hq
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@MPS_News
Minneapolis Public Schools
2 years
The School Board has selected their preferred candidate. With a start date to be determined and pending contract negotiations and approval, Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams, will be the next superintendent of MPS. https://t.co/s9OwrnSmcE
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@BarackObama
Barack Obama
2 years
Today @POTUS and @VP announced the American Climate Corps — an initiative to train young people for careers that help tackle climate change. This is an important step forward, and wouldn't be possible without the organizing efforts of young people across the country.
@POTUS46Archive
President Biden Archived
2 years
Today, we are mobilizing the next generation of clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience workers. Join us at https://t.co/dp0NctSzPp
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@MPS_News
Minneapolis Public Schools
2 years
Congratulations to @MPS_Henry and @MPS_Washburn for being on the list of top-ranked schools in Minnesota. Criteria used includes college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, college curriculum, and graduation rate. https://t.co/kqKDLcHpHU
bringmethenews.com
We've listed the top 50 schools in Minnesota, based on the publisher's updated rankings.
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@MPS_TrueFood
MPS True Food
2 years
1/3 We are proud to offer colorful, well-stocked #saladbars in every MPS cafeteria. When students return to school they will enjoy Romaine lettuce grown at @seedsfarm just down the road in Northfield MN. Seeds will grow and harvest 20,000 heads for MPS schools this fall.
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@pjdownham
Josh Downham
3 years
Earn $22/hour while serving your community this summer! Registration closes today.
@ServeMN
ServeMinnesota
3 years
Thinking about joining AmeriCorps this summer? Here's why that's a great idea! https://t.co/R4fXY1XCAW Deadlines are coming up TOMORROW & this week, so get your applications in asap!
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Josh Downham
3 years
Thank you @TinaLiebling for supporting Rochester Public Schools' families. Heading Home Corps is providing critical supports for our most vulnerable students. #mnleg @ampact_us @ServeMN
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@larsleafblad
larsleafblad
3 years
Boys Volleyball is exploding in MN! We are now a top 10 state in the country for participation!! See all the data below. TY @mnboyshsvb for your leadership. @MSHSL please vote for full sanctioning May 9th! cc: @vsawkar @laura_yuen @StribSports @MPRnews @tomscheck @GovTimWalz
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@pjdownham
Josh Downham
3 years
Thank you @SydneyJordanMN and @CharlotteKinzl1 for advocating for full funding for homeless student transportation. #mnleg @MPS_News
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Josh Downham
3 years
Thank you for your advocacy on behalf of all aspiring mathematicians! #mnleg
@SenGustafson
Senator Heather Gustafson
3 years
Math Corps helps more than 175 elementary school, middle school, and junior high school sites throughout Minnesota - including at Oneka Elementary School in the White Bear Lake school district. Thanks for letting me visit this morning! #mnleg
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@pjdownham
Josh Downham
3 years
Thank you NASA astronaut Raja Chari for helping celebrate the opening of Minnesota’s only elementary school space observatory at @MPS_News Hall STEM Academy in North Minneapolis. @Astro_Raja
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