Union Leaders, Elected Officials, and Grassroots Organizations Rally Behind Rivas’ Vision for Just, Safe, and Green Public Schools
LOS ANGELES – Days after launching her re-election campaign for LAUSD School Board District 2, Vice President Dr. Rocío Rivas is proud to announce a powerful wave of support from elected officials, labor unions, and community organizations. This broad and early coalition underscores growing momentum behind her campaign and deep trust in her proven leadership.
These leaders, educators, and organizations stand with me because they believe, as I do, that every student, no matter their background or ZIP code, deserves a high-quality neighborhood public school — safe, green, inclusive, and accountable to families. I am honored by their support as we continue building on this progress.
Dr. Rivas
During her first term, Dr. Rivas has delivered bold, student-centered initiatives focused on educational equity, environmental justice, and community-based safety. Her accomplishments include:
- Defending immigrant families from federal overreach through sanctuary public school policies, Know Your Rights forums, and naturalization clinics.
- Authoring a groundbreaking resolution to expand school greening and climate-resilient campuses through community partnerships.
- Driving passage of Measure US, a $9 billion bond to modernize and green LAUSD schools.
- Expanding access to dual enrollment opportunities college/career pathways for LAUSD students.
- Fighting for community-based safety programs, sustainable school infrastructure, and alternatives to punitive standardized testing.
- Advancing affordable housing solutions for students and staff using district-owned land.
Dr. Rivas’ re-election campaign is backed by a diverse coalition of students, parents, educators, labor partners, and community leaders who share her vision for a stronger, more equitable public school system.
Dr. Rivas has secured endorsements from County Supervisor Hilda Solis, Asm. Jessica Caloza, Los Angeles City Council members Eunisses Hernandez, Ysabel Jurado, Hugo Soto Martinez and Nithya Raman. Los Angeles Unified School Board members Scott Schmerelson, Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Karla Griego have also pledged their support.
Dr. Rivas has also secured the endorsement of the Los Angeles Teachers Union.
Dr. Rivas’ re-election campaign is powered by a movement of students, parents, educators, and grassroots partners committed to defending public education and building schools that reflect the dignity and potential of every child.
For more information, visit Dr. Rivas’ campaign website at www.DrRivasForSchoolBoard.com
