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 throughout Los Angeles County returned to school today amid rising cases of COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses. -
Los Angeles County granted the first ever unicorn license to a local first grader last December with one caveat— first she had to find one.
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Every year we look back on the important stories of the past 12 months — and look ahead to the stories in the new year.
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As of 2023, people who get health insurance through Medi-Cal can get doula support for free. One problem: Most doulas have yet to enroll as providers.
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The district’s voluntary learning days provide child care, meals, and an opportunity for students to catch up academically.
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Educators say they can’t help students catch up if they’re not in the classroom and schools with lower average attendance can lose state funding.
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The longstanding public servant will spend her last year before retirement overseeing the board that steers the education of more than 400,000 students.
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Not every song came out in 2023, but that doesn’t make the act of discovery any less special.
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More than a dozen students talked to LAist about how music powered them through pre-calculus homework, helped them navigate the perpetual question of who you are in the world, and gave life “more vibes.”
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While you can always shop online — or go to your local library — these indie stores aim to make your holiday errands fun for all ages.
