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Mariana Dale
What I cover
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, but I believe all kids have the capacity to learn and find a meaningful place in the world.
My background
I started at LAist in 2019 as the early childhood reporter where I quickly realized that what we think of as education starts well before a kid steps into a classroom. Health, access to child care and nutritious food are a few of the many factors that shape young people’s lives. My reporting on the disparities in maternal mortality taught me that inequity can lead to deadly outcomes but also that there is a groundswell of community support pushing to change harmful systems.
I grew up in Arizona, where among other things, I reported on education, saguaro cactus and questions from people like you. I’m proud to mentor emerging journalists through Next Gen Radio and various education programs.
My reporting has earned a national Edward R. Murrow award, Hillman Prize and accolades from the L.A. Press Club and the Online News Association.
My goals
I want to help families navigate their child’s education, explore the challenges that prevent schools from creating an environment where all students can learn and highlight solutions.
Best way to reach me
I love to hear questions and ideas for stories about schools and the opportunities in our community for children to learn and grow. You can reach out by email at mdale@laist.com .
Stories by Mariana Dale
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The Buena Park School District is asking voters to approve an $84 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Brea Olinda Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $160 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Anaheim Union High School District is asking voters to approve a $496 million bond through increased property taxes.
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Whittier City School District is asking voters to approve a $99 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The San Gabriel Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $178 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $297.8 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The San Marino Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $200 million bond through property taxes.
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More than two dozen school districts in Los Angeles County are asking voters for money to fix, upgrade, and build school facilities.
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The Lynwood Unified School District is asking voters to approve an $80 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Saugus Union School District is asking voters to approve a $187 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Los Nietos School District is asking voters to approve a $26.5 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Redondo Beach Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $278 million bond through increased property taxes.
