We have taken the lead in transforming our schools, getting students to read at grade level and increasing graduation rates by 20 %. We've also cut suspension rates by 43%, all key components in helping us reach 100% graduation at LAUSD.
...Reform The L.A. Way
Supporting Breakfast in the Classroom
Last year the Board of Education unanimously passed our Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) Resolution that provides students with the most important meal of the day--breakfast. We know that students who eat breakfast are more focused and perform better in school and that is why LAUSD has been working...
Standing for Immigration Reform
Last month, we introduced a resolution in support of Immigration Refom, To Urge Action for Comprehensive Immigration Reform from the 113th Congress, which was approved by the Board of Education. The resolution calls on Congress to support a Comprehensive...
News from our Schools and Communities
Students Discussing Discipline
Hundreds of students gathered from communities across Southern California to advocate for discipline reform. President García greeted the students who had a tremendously enlightening program at the newly built South L.A. high school Augustus Hawkins. Students participated in workshops and...
Health Justice Day at Torres High School
Community partners take a lead at wellness advocacy at Torres High School. InnerCity Struggle, an education advocacy group, sponsored a Health Justice Day at the Esteban E. Torres campus to build awareness of health care services available to students and their families in East Los Angeles. Health...
