Mariana Dale
I explore and explain the forces that shape how and what kids learn from kindergarten to high school. Our K-12 education system has not always provided each child the same opportunities to succeed. How can schools create an environment where all students can learn? How do families navigate their child’s education amid life’s other challenges?
I started at LAist in 2019. My time on the early childhood beat helped me understand just how many factors shape kids’ lives, from health to child care access.
I grew up in Arizona where, among other things, I reported on education, saguaro cactus, and questions from people like you. My stories on the state’s 2018 teacher strike contributed to a national Edward R. Murrow award.
I want to hear from parents, educators, and students about what’s happening in their schools — the successes and challenges.
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For more than 30 years, the California Science Center has worked to build a pathway for local teens to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. -
It’s the most powerful school board in the country. And it faces enormous challenges, including funding shortfalls, chronic absenteeism, and safety concerns. -
Scott Schmerelson was unanimously elected Tuesday to lead the LAUSD board after defeating a well-funded challenger in November’s election. -
With the vast majority of ballots tallied, most Southern California local school funding measures and the statewide bond, Proposition 2, are passing. -
Students are already thinking about how they’ll make a difference during Donald Trump’s presidency. -
We can’t tell you which schools to apply to, but we can share advice from parents who’ve been there before. -
Former principal Scott Schmerelson will retain his seat on the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education, representing Board District 3 in the West San Fernando Valley. -
The district’s expectation is that when students come back from Presidents’ Day weekend in February, the rollout will be finished at every school. -
Students will not be allowed to use cellphones, smartwatches, or earbuds on campus during school hours, though there will be exceptions. -
Hendy Newbill has decades of experience as a teacher, basketball coach and administrator at her alma mater Dorsey High School.
