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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.
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Thousands more child care providers closed temporarily. Even those that manage to reopen are often losing money between decreased enrollment and increased costs to operate.
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More than 3,000 California child care providers have permanently shut down during the pandemic, but that's not the only thing we have to worry about.
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The tentative agreement includes a one-time stipend of $525 for each child enrolled in a state-subsidized program.
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The good news is that center-based child care workers and nannies in Long Beach are already eligible for vaccines.
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There’s a long history of health disparities for Black moms and their babies. Midwifery care might be part of the solution.
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Kindred Space LA is part of an effort to reverse decades of health disparities for women of color at their new community funded birthing center.
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Parents, caregivers and teachers of young children can call 213-443-0165 to get help navigating virtual learning, tantrums, anxiety and whatever else is on their mind.
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One proposal: tap cannabis tax revenue to fund child-care vouchers for low-income families.
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Confusion, unrest, fear, uncertainty … It’s a lot, so we reached out to an L.A.-based therapist for tips on how to make sense of a senseless event.
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Confusion, unrest, fear, uncertainty... It's a lot, so we reached out to LA-based therapist for tips on how to make sense of a senseless event.
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For local businesses, the projected losses from the Rose Bowl game relocation and Rose Parade’s cancellation caps off nine-months of coronavirus-pandemic induced hardship.
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The annual New Year's Day parade and football game brought in an estimated $200 million to local businesses.
