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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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.
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These books all offer a window onto lives that are different from our own, but no less interesting, important or special.
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With a majority of votes counted in L.A. County, candidates in two of the three open seats on the LAUSD school board appear to have solid leads.
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Proposition 2 allocates $8.5 billion of projects for K-12 public schools and $1.5 billion at community colleges.
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Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Kahllid A. Al-Alim vie for an open seat on L.A. Unified's school board.
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Graciela 'Grace' Ortiz and Karla Griego face off to win an open seat on the L.A. Unified school board.
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Nine school districts are seeking billions of dollars in bond funding in Orange County.
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Measure US is the largest bond ever proposed in the LAUSD.
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Incumbent Scott Schmerelson faces off against Dan Chang.
