I just learned that electric school buses are better for the kids. Yes, air quality. But also because the bus is quiet, so the kids don’t have to yell above the noise of the engine. They arrive at school less wound-up. As does the bus driver. @TanaSenn
“A national approach to fight #antisemitism coming directly from the @WhiteHouse is incredibly meaningful & powerful. Jewish state legislators stand ready to help actualize & reinforce the White House's strategies across the country.” @NAJLnews
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@mercerislandsd Welcome Ava and thank you Andrew for being an amazing advocate for education, mental health and good access! Wishing you all the best as you graduate!
While we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, let's acknowledge that 1 in 6 youth will experience a mental health condition at any given time. Thank you Reps. @TanaSenn and @callan_4 for making strides in mental health opportunities for young people! ❤️
#WAClubsAdvocacy#BGCA
TY @POTUS@VP @SecondGentleman @StateSEAS for your leadership in creating the first-ever national strategy to counter #antisemitism in the US! Members of @NAJLnews across the country stand ready to help implement it and continue to confront all forms of hate! #najl
TY @POTUS@VP @SecondGentleman @StateSEAS for your leadership in creating the first-ever national strategy to counter #antisemitism in the US! Members of @NAJLnews across the country stand ready to help implement it and continue to confront all forms of hate! #najl
Today, we released the first-ever national strategy to counter antisemitism in American history. Under the leadership of @POTUS and @VP, we are taking bold action to confront antisemitism, bigotry, and hate in all its forms.
Texas Republicans have passed a new bill to allow uncertified religious chaplains to replace trained counselors in all K-12 public schools. They also blocked a Democratic amendment that would prevent chaplains from proselytizing students. https://t.co/MNOChbXrNS
This is why I introduced HB 1109 to help kids get their IEPs/#specialeducation plans done over the summer—& paying schools to do them—so they’re ready to serve kids on 1st day of school with what they need. Especially important for younger kids due to COVID delays. #waleg#ESIT
Tens of thousands of young children with developmental delays went without critical services early in the pandemic, a new report finds, suggesting many preschools and elementary schools are now serving students with greater needs. https://t.co/IzKRl0QzFw
Thrilled to share my first article for @TheAtlantic, about nationwide concerns that politically-driven moderators are gaming the system on Nextdoor.
On Mercer Island, east of Seattle, moderators suspect an influence operation targeted a local election:
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Thanks for the interview and covering some of the great work in the WA legislature this year, from children with disabilities and trans youth to women’s health and dental access! @marcusriccelli@AnnRivers18#waleg@StateofReform
A look back on the 2023 legislative session: Washington health committee leaders discuss new bills that support women and children's health, dental care access, and more #Washington#healthpolicy@senator_Rivers@marcusriccelli@TanaSenn
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🚨 🚨 Major child care news from Vermont today as lawmakers are poised to approve a state investment in child care that will exceed - on a per capita basis -even New Mexico’s much-publicized 2022 constitutional amendment. 🧵👇
The Minnesota GOP failed to stop a package of gun safety bills, but the reasons they gave for opposing:
*Women might lie about abuse and use Red Flag law to exact revenge
*Dems will eventually take your guns, and then your “Zamboni, or your gas stove” https://t.co/ylnvLLHwhx