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September 11, 2025
255 LA Unified Schools Honored for Positive Behavioral Supports
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 11, 2025) - Los Angeles Unified is proud to announce that 255 schools across the District have been recognized by California PBIS for excellence in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
The California PBIS notes that its mission is to “build and support integrated and sustainable approaches that expand the capacity to promote evidence-based, culturally relevant social, emotional, and behavioral practices that create thriving school and community environments.”
“This recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our educators, staff, students, and families to foster safe, supportive, and inclusive school communities,” Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho said. “Positive school culture is the foundation for academic success, and I am deeply proud that Los Angeles Unified is being recognized for leading the way in this critical work.”
“We are so proud of all the schools being honored,” Board President Scott M. Schmerelson said. “This is an important recognition for the hard work of students, staff, and community, and it also serves as a powerful inspiration for all our schools.”
For the 2024–2025 school year, the following Los Angeles Unified schools were honored:
- Platinum Recognition: 7 schools
- Gold Recognition: 47 schools
- Silver Recognition: 179 schools
- Bronze Recognition: 22 schools
A complete list of honored schools can be found here
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Second largest in the nation, the Los Angeles Unified School District serves nearly 550,000 students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade to early and adult education. The District provides students with access to a robust curriculum to ensure all students are Ready for the World – to thrive in college, career and life. To learn more about Los Angeles Unified, visit www.lausd.org.
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