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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Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Kahllid A. Al-Alim vie for an open seat on L.A. Unified's school board. -
Decenas de distritos escolares en los condados de Los Ángeles y Orange están pidiendo a los votantes que aprueben $17 mil millones en fondos para mantener y reemplazar las instalaciones escolares.
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Los Angeles author and artist Rhode Montijo’s newest picture book takes readers on another (mis)adventure through the Día de los Muertos-inspired land of Skeletown.
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In L.A. County, 26 districts are seeking $15 billion through school facilities ballot measures. To better understand why, LAist visited Lynwood Unified School District.
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Algunas escuelas de California se están deteriorando. Los votantes decidirán si financiar renovaciones, reparaciones y nuevas construcciones.
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Santa Ana Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $355 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Tustin Unified School District asks voters to approve a $261 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Lowell Joint School District is asking voters to approve a $54 million bond through increased property taxes.
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La Habra City School District is asking voters to approve a $73 million bond paid for through property taxes.
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The Fullerton Joint Union High School District is asking voters to approve a $284 million bond through increased property taxes.
