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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California is pumping more than $4 billion into before-, after-, and summer school learning programs, but expansion will take time. -
The victory came courtesy of a Louis Lappe walk-off home run.
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The rainbow pride flag at the center assault near Lake Arrowhead is one sign of an increasingly visible LGBTQ+ community in the San Bernardino mountains — which is now processing what happened and what it means.
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Transportation, illness, family responsibilities, and the absence of teacher relationships can keep kids out of class.
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As a new school year starts, students, families, and educators are untangling academic, mental, and social-emotional challenges.
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Goldberg, 78, announced she will not run for re-election in 2024.
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The Antelope Valley team has competed in the Solar Car Challenge competition since 2015. Students say the experience is life changing.
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It wasn't the sweltering temperatures, though — the organizing staff all got sick.
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In the next two years, every 4-year-old in California will be eligible to attend transitional kindergarten at their local public school, but charters are not required to offer the program.
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The California Department of Public Health found Centinela Hospital Medical Center failed to meet some federal health care standards which "caused" or were "likely to cause" serious injury, and even death.
