Josh Downham

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

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

@ABC such a bad move. Doesn’t matter your politics, censorship has no place in our country. Reinstate Kimmel.

[Yes for MPLS Kids @Yes4MPLSKids]

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.

[Yes for MPLS Kids @Yes4MPLSKids]

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!

[Yes for MPLS Kids @Yes4MPLSKids]

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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.

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

Black Job
President

[Simone Biles @Simone_Biles]

I love my black job 🖤

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

Congrats Curtis! Can’t wait to work with you on addressing the underfunding of special education.
#mnleg @NewDoctorWho

[Clare Oumou Verbeten @ClareOumou]

Congrats to my friend @NewDoctorWho on winning the DFL endorsement for 40B today 💚

[Representative María Isa @MariaIsa]

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 their own individual Regions. "High-quality early childhood programs are essential for all our youngest learners in Minnesota," said Rep. Perez-Vega. "Research shows that preschool not only gets children excited about learning and prepares them for kindergarten, but also builds their self-esteem, confidence, and critical skills in literacy, math, communication, and creativity."

[Minneapolis Public Schools @MPS_News]

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 current system costs districts like MPS $30 million annually with costs rising by 8 to 9% each year.

In her testimony, Sayles-Adams stressed that districts have no control over these bills, which create competition between schools and families, perpetuating inequalities in education. She urged lawmakers to act swiftly to reform the system for the benefit of all students.

Pictured are (L-R) Josh Downham, MPS Director of Government Relations; Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams; Minnesota State Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura (@SamSencerMura).

#MPSforward

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

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

[Minneapolis Public Schools @MPS_News]

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

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

@larsleafblad @usbankstadium @CheyCab More time to respond to my texts tho!

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

This is the kind of leadership our city needs. A Democrat who can get things done.

https://t.co/8W2xz3xC6u

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

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.

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

@RepFueLee Mine too! Go Millers.

[Minneapolis Public Schools @MPS_News]

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

[MPS True Food @MPS_TrueFood]

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.

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

Earn $22/hour while serving your community this summer! Registration closes today.

[ServeMinnesota @ServeMN]

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!

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

@ServeMN Earn $22/hour while serving your community this summer! Registration closes today.

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

@jweinhagen @larsleafblad @moundsviewhigh @mvpschools @MplsChamber Wait...I thought that was the #pokershack!

[Josh Downham @pjdownham]

@PattyAcomb and @SenGustafson authoring important legislation to expand access to Math Corps so more MN learners get individualized supports. https://t.co/23GOQJoK3r @math_corps #mnleg