Riverside County Indian Education For All
Riverside County Indian Education For All
An initiative developed by RavenRabbit LLC
Vision
Native American students across Riverside County are seen, honored, and supported as whole human beings. We envision school communities where Indigenous identity is celebrated, cultural knowledge shapes learning, and every student feels safe, welcome, and prepared for their future.
Mission
RivCo Indian Education for All partners with schools and communities to uplift Native visibility and student success. We do this through:
- Making data visible so that Native learners are recognized in every school across the county
- Aligning systems with state and federal initiatives that promote Indigenous equity and awareness
- Providing professional learning that prepares educators to serve Native students with cultural humility and care
- Conducting deep analysis of current supports to strengthen what is working and heal what is not
- Creating sustainable partnerships with Tribal Nations and Native families so that school systems reflect the sovereignty, culture, and priorities of Indigenous people
About RivCo Indian Education for All
Rev. Dr. Jackie Cope was born and raised in Riverside County. After college, she returned home with a commitment to give back to the community that shaped her. As a classroom teacher, she worked passionately to increase awareness and support for Native students. She launched a Native American club, served on the school site Indian Education Parent Committee, and used her voice within the teachers union to advocate for Indigenous students’ rights and visibility.
Along the way, she also confronted painful truths. She experienced discrimination for championing this work and witnessed Native students endure threats and hostility simply for being who they are. These experiences revealed a reality that could not be ignored. Native children were still being made invisible in their own homelands.
In that moment, a new path emerged. RivCo Indian Education for All was created to transform the experiences of Native learners in Riverside County. It is not just professional work, but sacred work. It is a commitment to ensure that every Native student is seen, protected, celebrated, and supported by the school systems that serve them.
This initiative stands as both a response to harm and a vision for healing. It reflects a deep belief that when Native students thrive, entire school communities rise.
Indigenous Visibility Index Report Cards
The RivCo Indian Education for All Indigenous Visibility Index Report Cards shine a light on how each Riverside County school district is supporting Native American students. These district-level snapshots combine academic data with indicators of cultural inclusion to answer a simple question:
How visible and supported are Native students in our schools?
Each report card includes:
- State Dashboard performance for Native American students
- Trends in attendance, suspensions, and college readiness
- Identification of services, partnerships, and cultural supports
- An Indigenous Visibility Score based on meaningful indicators such as:
-Tribal partnerships
-Native family engagement structures
-Clubs, liaisons, and student leadership opportunities
-Land acknowledgment and cultural recognition
The goal is not to rank or shame districts.
The goal is visibility, awareness, and action.
These report cards help schools:
- Recognize strengths already in place
- Identify areas needing care and improvement
- Build stronger relationships with Tribal Nations and families
- Ensure Native students experience belonging and success
By making Native students visible in data and in daily school experiences, we honor their identity and ensure they are supported to thrive.