Josh Newman
@newmanforca.bsky.social
Dad, Educator, and Former CA Senate Education Leader creating a new rubric for student success. Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction 🎓
Our small school districts are asked to do more with less. As your next SPI, I’ll fight to ensure every student, regardless of ZIP code, receives a high-quality education. That starts by giving small districts the resources, support, and partnership they need to thrive.
#publiceducation #k12
#publiceducation #k12
February 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Our small school districts are asked to do more with less. As your next SPI, I’ll fight to ensure every student, regardless of ZIP code, receives a high-quality education. That starts by giving small districts the resources, support, and partnership they need to thrive.
#publiceducation #k12
#publiceducation #k12
California is the fourth-largest economy in the world, but our schools rank around thirtieth in the nation. As your next Superintendent of Public Instruction, I’ll fight to turn our state’s prosperity into real results for students and families.
#publiceducation #california #k12 #affordability
#publiceducation #california #k12 #affordability
February 11, 2026 at 7:55 PM
California is the fourth-largest economy in the world, but our schools rank around thirtieth in the nation. As your next Superintendent of Public Instruction, I’ll fight to turn our state’s prosperity into real results for students and families.
#publiceducation #california #k12 #affordability
#publiceducation #california #k12 #affordability
IBEW Local 441 members help power our schools and communities every single day💡I’m grateful for their support as we work to make sure students see a future where education leads to opportunity — whether that path is college, the trades, or both.
February 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
IBEW Local 441 members help power our schools and communities every single day💡I’m grateful for their support as we work to make sure students see a future where education leads to opportunity — whether that path is college, the trades, or both.
I’m honored to have the support of Asm. Chris Rogers, a powerful advocate for the often overlooked in our public school system 🏔️📖
I’m committed to collaborating with leaders like him to ensure every school district in our state has the same opportunities, tools, and resources as the largest.
I’m committed to collaborating with leaders like him to ensure every school district in our state has the same opportunities, tools, and resources as the largest.
February 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I’m honored to have the support of Asm. Chris Rogers, a powerful advocate for the often overlooked in our public school system 🏔️📖
I’m committed to collaborating with leaders like him to ensure every school district in our state has the same opportunities, tools, and resources as the largest.
I’m committed to collaborating with leaders like him to ensure every school district in our state has the same opportunities, tools, and resources as the largest.
This month marks a time for students in California and beyond to learn about the rich history of African Americans’ ongoing fight for equality. Let’s commit not only to learning Black history, but to advancing equity and doing our part in the continued fight for justice.
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This month marks a time for students in California and beyond to learn about the rich history of African Americans’ ongoing fight for equality. Let’s commit not only to learning Black history, but to advancing equity and doing our part in the continued fight for justice.
One of my top priorities is preparing students for real career pathways. I’m proud to be supported by unions representing thousands of skilled trades workers across California because of my commitment to expand Career Technical Education and build stronger pipelines from classroom to career.
February 4, 2026 at 8:27 PM
One of my top priorities is preparing students for real career pathways. I’m proud to be supported by unions representing thousands of skilled trades workers across California because of my commitment to expand Career Technical Education and build stronger pipelines from classroom to career.
Grateful for Councilmember Qaadri’s support ⚙️🌱California’s students deserve schools that spark curiosity, strengthen scientific literacy, and open doors to opportunity.
As Superintendent, I’ll work to ensure our education system is future-ready and prepares students for the economy of tomorrow.
As Superintendent, I’ll work to ensure our education system is future-ready and prepares students for the economy of tomorrow.
February 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Grateful for Councilmember Qaadri’s support ⚙️🌱California’s students deserve schools that spark curiosity, strengthen scientific literacy, and open doors to opportunity.
As Superintendent, I’ll work to ensure our education system is future-ready and prepares students for the economy of tomorrow.
As Superintendent, I’ll work to ensure our education system is future-ready and prepares students for the economy of tomorrow.
Community colleges are engines of opportunity, and they depend on strong K–12 preparation to help students thrive 🎓✏️
Grateful to earn the support of RSCCD Trustee Zeke Hernandez as we work to better connect our education systems and ensure every student has a real shot at success.
Grateful to earn the support of RSCCD Trustee Zeke Hernandez as we work to better connect our education systems and ensure every student has a real shot at success.
February 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Community colleges are engines of opportunity, and they depend on strong K–12 preparation to help students thrive 🎓✏️
Grateful to earn the support of RSCCD Trustee Zeke Hernandez as we work to better connect our education systems and ensure every student has a real shot at success.
Grateful to earn the support of RSCCD Trustee Zeke Hernandez as we work to better connect our education systems and ensure every student has a real shot at success.
Help get our people-powered campaign on the ballot! 🗳️We’re collecting signatures from registered voters across California to qualify for the 2026 election.
Stop by our campaign HQ anytime until 5 PM today — or text Michele at (818) 585-4601 to sign this weekend.
Let’s do this.
Stop by our campaign HQ anytime until 5 PM today — or text Michele at (818) 585-4601 to sign this weekend.
Let’s do this.
January 30, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Help get our people-powered campaign on the ballot! 🗳️We’re collecting signatures from registered voters across California to qualify for the 2026 election.
Stop by our campaign HQ anytime until 5 PM today — or text Michele at (818) 585-4601 to sign this weekend.
Let’s do this.
Stop by our campaign HQ anytime until 5 PM today — or text Michele at (818) 585-4601 to sign this weekend.
Let’s do this.
Honored to have UA Local 398’s support! ⚙️📚 Together, we’ll ensure California students have the safe, modern, and opportunity-rich schools they deserve — while building a stronger future for working families.
January 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Honored to have UA Local 398’s support! ⚙️📚 Together, we’ll ensure California students have the safe, modern, and opportunity-rich schools they deserve — while building a stronger future for working families.
Enjoyed spending time at Sunny Hills High School teaching a financial literacy crash course. At a time when our state’s cost of living—including college tuition—keeps climbing, financial literacy isn’t optional. Every student deserves the tools to plan, earn, and thrive.
January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Enjoyed spending time at Sunny Hills High School teaching a financial literacy crash course. At a time when our state’s cost of living—including college tuition—keeps climbing, financial literacy isn’t optional. Every student deserves the tools to plan, earn, and thrive.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the millions of lives lost and reflect on the resilience of survivors.
Today and every day, we must recommit ourselves to standing against hate, bigotry, and intolerance in all its forms to ensure that “never again” remains a promise kept.
Today and every day, we must recommit ourselves to standing against hate, bigotry, and intolerance in all its forms to ensure that “never again” remains a promise kept.
January 27, 2026 at 11:06 PM
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the millions of lives lost and reflect on the resilience of survivors.
Today and every day, we must recommit ourselves to standing against hate, bigotry, and intolerance in all its forms to ensure that “never again” remains a promise kept.
Today and every day, we must recommit ourselves to standing against hate, bigotry, and intolerance in all its forms to ensure that “never again” remains a promise kept.
SMCCCD Trustee John Pimentel’s commitment to higher education and student success is inspiring 📖
I’m proud to have his support as we ensure that California schools equip students with the skills, opportunities, and pathways they need to thrive in college, careers, and life.
I’m proud to have his support as we ensure that California schools equip students with the skills, opportunities, and pathways they need to thrive in college, careers, and life.
January 27, 2026 at 4:43 PM
SMCCCD Trustee John Pimentel’s commitment to higher education and student success is inspiring 📖
I’m proud to have his support as we ensure that California schools equip students with the skills, opportunities, and pathways they need to thrive in college, careers, and life.
I’m proud to have his support as we ensure that California schools equip students with the skills, opportunities, and pathways they need to thrive in college, careers, and life.
When students can see the path from classroom to career, everyone wins. Thanks to Boilermakers Local 92 and the Torlakson Whole Child Institute for opening doors to building trades careers for SBCUSD middle schoolers. This is how schools prepare students for what’s next.
January 26, 2026 at 4:52 PM
When students can see the path from classroom to career, everyone wins. Thanks to Boilermakers Local 92 and the Torlakson Whole Child Institute for opening doors to building trades careers for SBCUSD middle schoolers. This is how schools prepare students for what’s next.
Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Visits like this to Boilermakers Local 92 show students what real, sustainable career pathways can look like. Stay tuned for more!
January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Visits like this to Boilermakers Local 92 show students what real, sustainable career pathways can look like. Stay tuned for more!
UA Local 78 represents the hard-working professionals who build our communities and keep them running 🛠️ I’m honored to earn their support and look forward to working together to strengthen workforce pathways across California.
January 23, 2026 at 4:51 PM
UA Local 78 represents the hard-working professionals who build our communities and keep them running 🛠️ I’m honored to earn their support and look forward to working together to strengthen workforce pathways across California.
Honored to have the support of Chicago Park School Principal Katie Kohler, a leader who knows that strong outcomes start with strong schools 🍎📚
Her endorsement speaks to our focus on student wellness, family engagement, and schools that keep kids present, supported, and ready to learn.
Her endorsement speaks to our focus on student wellness, family engagement, and schools that keep kids present, supported, and ready to learn.
January 21, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Honored to have the support of Chicago Park School Principal Katie Kohler, a leader who knows that strong outcomes start with strong schools 🍎📚
Her endorsement speaks to our focus on student wellness, family engagement, and schools that keep kids present, supported, and ready to learn.
Her endorsement speaks to our focus on student wellness, family engagement, and schools that keep kids present, supported, and ready to learn.
Dr. King understood that equal access to education is essential to freedom and opportunity. This MLK Day, we reflect on how schools can—and must—advance justice for every student.
January 19, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Dr. King understood that equal access to education is essential to freedom and opportunity. This MLK Day, we reflect on how schools can—and must—advance justice for every student.
In #2016, I took a leap and ran for State Senate to give back to the people of California. Ten years and three campaigns later, that mission hasn’t changed. 2016, you will be missed!
January 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM
In #2016, I took a leap and ran for State Senate to give back to the people of California. Ten years and three campaigns later, that mission hasn’t changed. 2016, you will be missed!
Proud to have the support of Congressman Lou Correa, who has a long record of leadership for working families, public education, and community opportunity 🇺🇸📖
His endorsement strengthens our mission to improve educational outcomes and build schools that work for every child.
His endorsement strengthens our mission to improve educational outcomes and build schools that work for every child.
January 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Proud to have the support of Congressman Lou Correa, who has a long record of leadership for working families, public education, and community opportunity 🇺🇸📖
His endorsement strengthens our mission to improve educational outcomes and build schools that work for every child.
His endorsement strengthens our mission to improve educational outcomes and build schools that work for every child.
Honored to be endorsed by Humboldt County Superintendent Michael Davies-Hughes, a dedicated leader focused on equity, student wellness, and strong schools 🌲📚
His support reinforces our commitment to improving outcomes and ensuring every California student has the opportunity to thrive.
His support reinforces our commitment to improving outcomes and ensuring every California student has the opportunity to thrive.
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Honored to be endorsed by Humboldt County Superintendent Michael Davies-Hughes, a dedicated leader focused on equity, student wellness, and strong schools 🌲📚
His support reinforces our commitment to improving outcomes and ensuring every California student has the opportunity to thrive.
His support reinforces our commitment to improving outcomes and ensuring every California student has the opportunity to thrive.
Honored to be endorsed by ALADS, who serve our communities and help keep students and families safe every day 🚔🏫
Their support reflects our shared commitment to safe learning environments, strong supports for students, and schools where every child can succeed.
Their support reflects our shared commitment to safe learning environments, strong supports for students, and schools where every child can succeed.
January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Honored to be endorsed by ALADS, who serve our communities and help keep students and families safe every day 🚔🏫
Their support reflects our shared commitment to safe learning environments, strong supports for students, and schools where every child can succeed.
Their support reflects our shared commitment to safe learning environments, strong supports for students, and schools where every child can succeed.
Honored to have the endorsement of the Orange County Business Council, a leading voice for economic growth and opportunity in our region 📈📚
Their support reflects our shared commitment to strong schools, workforce readiness, and ensuring students graduate prepared for good-paying jobs.
Their support reflects our shared commitment to strong schools, workforce readiness, and ensuring students graduate prepared for good-paying jobs.
January 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Honored to have the endorsement of the Orange County Business Council, a leading voice for economic growth and opportunity in our region 📈📚
Their support reflects our shared commitment to strong schools, workforce readiness, and ensuring students graduate prepared for good-paying jobs.
Their support reflects our shared commitment to strong schools, workforce readiness, and ensuring students graduate prepared for good-paying jobs.
Honored to have the support of Natomas Unified School District Trustee Scott Dosick, a dedicated advocate for strong schools and student-centered leadership 🎓📚
Together, we’ll boost student outcomes, support working families, and ensure every California student has the opportunity to thrive.
Together, we’ll boost student outcomes, support working families, and ensure every California student has the opportunity to thrive.
January 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Honored to have the support of Natomas Unified School District Trustee Scott Dosick, a dedicated advocate for strong schools and student-centered leadership 🎓📚
Together, we’ll boost student outcomes, support working families, and ensure every California student has the opportunity to thrive.
Together, we’ll boost student outcomes, support working families, and ensure every California student has the opportunity to thrive.
Thank you to the National Federation of State High School Associations for inviting me to share lessons from my time as Senate Education Committee Chair on the power of collaboration between legislators and stakeholders.
January 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Thank you to the National Federation of State High School Associations for inviting me to share lessons from my time as Senate Education Committee Chair on the power of collaboration between legislators and stakeholders.