2024 LAUSD ELECTION

Fifth Challenger Joins LAUSD School Board Race In BD3

While claiming to be “an accomplished educator” Raquel Villalta excluded herself from the classroom by refusing to vaccinate against COVID.

“The health and safety of students and employees is everyone’s responsibility. Thank you for doing your part to keep all of our students and employees safe.”

– LAUSD

Raquel Villalta

Responding to my invitation to “tell me a little bit about yourself and your positions,” so that I could write an article about her entry into the 2024 LAUSD School Board race, Raquel Villalta directed me to her website. Eager to see where this new candidate stood on the issues, I clicked first on the section marked “Vision.” This is what it had to say in its entirety:

“Vision for our Schools:

Raquel Villalta places a strong emphasis on schools prioritizing student achievement by setting high expectations and providing necessary assistance to struggling students. It is essential to refocus on promoting academic rigor, teaching core subjects effectively, and involving parents in the curriculum…