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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The Pasadena Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $900 million bond through increased property taxes. -
Grace Ortiz y Karla Griego compiten para reemplazar a la presidenta saliente de la Junta del LAUSD, Jackie Goldberg. La ganadora representará a un distrito de forma curiosa que se extiende desde el sudeste hasta el noreste de Los Ángeles.
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Dan Chang is running against incumbent Scott Schmerelson to represent the West San Fernando Valley and Studio City on the LAUSD School Board.
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Kahllid Al-Alim y Sherlett Hendy Newbill compiten para reemplazar a George McKenna y representar a los vecindarios de Mid-City, Crenshaw, Arlington Heights y Westmont de Los Ángeles en la junta del Distrito Unificado de Los Ángeles.
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The Pomona Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $385 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Manhattan Beach Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $200 million bond and extend an existing property tax.
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The Local Public Schools Funding Authority — yes, that's a real thing — is asking South Bay voters to approve an $89 million bond to support the Centinela Valley Union High School District through increased property taxes.
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The El Monte City School District is asking voters to approve a $105 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The East Whittier City School District is asking voters to approve a $97 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Burbank Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $458.2 million bond through increased property taxes.
