OUR PROGRESS

Student Success at Record Highs 
LAUSD students recently reached the highest test scores to date in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. These results reflect the impact of equity-focused policies and investments that uplift students across the District.

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Safer, Greener, Modern Schools
As part of the LAUSD Board leadership, Dr. Rivas helped place Measure US on the ballot, securing $9 billion to modernize campuses. She continues to champion initiatives for clean energy, shaded schoolyards, and sustainable classrooms that serve every neighborhood.

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Winning Local Victories 

Dr. Rivas supported community coalitions to stop a polluting truck depot near Hillside Elementary and to expand green space at local campuses. She also worked to ensure adult education instructors gained full-time employment status and continues advocating for resources that strengthen schools and communities.

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Citizenship & Immigration Justice
Since 2023, Dr. Rivas has hosted citizenship clinics that helped over 540 community members complete naturalization applications and expanded “Know Your Rights” trainings for immigrant families across District 2.

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Strengthened Charter Oversight & Accountability

As Chair of the Charter Schools Committee, Dr. Rivas has advanced stronger oversight to protect public schools and ensure transparency. She supported a co-location policy that affirmed the District’s latitude to decide that a co-location could harm student safety or jeopardize its ability to serve neighborhood children.​​

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Modern, Green, & Safe Schools
Through her leadership of the Greening Schools and Climate Resilience Committee, Dr. Rivas is advancing sustainability and safety through:

• Expanded green space and asphalt removal

• Clean energy & solar deployment (including HVAC upgrades, decarbonization, and artificial turf/health studies)

• School climate readiness and hazard prevention, while connecting students to green job pathways through CTE and apprenticeship programs

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College, Career & Union Pathways
Dr. Rivas is expanding access to:

• Career Technical Education (CTE) and union apprenticeship job pathways

• Dual enrollment programs with local colleges

• Adult Education opportunities that connect families and communities to college, career, and lifelong learning

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Equity, Inclusion & Holistic Support 
She champions initiatives that center dignity and opportunity for every student:

• Community Schools with parent engagement, shared decision-making, and wraparound supports

• Dream Centers that serve undocumented and immigrant families

• Equity initiatives, including the Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP), LGBTQ+ protections, and stronger special education supports​​​​​