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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In fiction and in real life, California students are headed away from the state’s overcrowded college campuses. -
Residents of Angelino Heights say that "The Fast and The Furious" movies contribute to a dangerous car culture.
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Vans will bring storytime and more out of the library and into the community. Another program connects young learners to peer tutors.
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Dyslexic students often fall through the cracks and miss the chance to get help when it would make the biggest difference.
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Rafael López, the artist who created the designs, was born and raised in Mexico City and now splits his time between San Diego and San Miguel de Allende.
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New research affirms that not only are vaccines safe during pregnancy, they protect newborns from COVID-19.
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First 5 LA is responsible for doling out tens of millions of dollars every year from California’s tobacco tax for early childhood programs.
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Starting Tuesday, parents of kids under 5 years old can finally get them vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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We convened a panel of SoCal experts to answer your questions about pregnancy, childbirth and what comes after.
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It’ll be some time before we have a complete picture of everyone who voted in the election, but early returns were low and experts say longstanding disparities in age, race, and income persist.
