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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More than 4,000 people have been arrested across the region since June and it’s still unclear how the threat of detention may impact whether students show up to school and if they do, what type of support they might need. -
School buses drive to and from about 90% of Los Angeles Unified schools, but less than 10% of students are onboard.
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A teenage student with disabilities was handcuffed by federal agents Monday while accompanying another student for registration.
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The district is collaborating with law enforcement, labor leaders and local elected leaders to get the word out that students will be safe at school.
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The second largest school district in the country reports that 67% of its 1,300 school buses rely on non-diesel fuels, including propane, natural gas and electricity.
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Charter advocates had sued the district over a recent policy that discourages co-locations on some kinds of campuses.
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Dependiendo a quién se le pregunte, las escuelas chárter representan o bien una amenaza existencial a las escuelas públicas, o un modelo innovador para el aprendizaje.
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Los Angeles Unified leaders designated millions in taxpayer dollars to pay for pouches, lockers and other materials to implement a more restrictive cellphone policy.
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From surfing to adaptive sports, Los Angeles is expanding low-cost programs throughout the city.
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There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but researchers say there are key times to consider limiting screen time.
