Mariana Dale is a Reporter at LAist. She focuses on K-12 education, delving into topics such as public education, school governance, and educational policy, while also exploring the intersections of culture and society. Her work has been featured in The 74 Media, LAist.com, The Eastsider, NewsBreak, and Yahoo News.
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The district offers free after-school programs at more than 700 schools. But it can be tricky to understand all the options.
By: Mariana Dale
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Nearly 300,000 K-12 students lack housing Topline: Nearly 300,000 California K-12 students experienced homelessness in the 2024-25
Board reevaluates student, teacher tech use Topline: The Los Angeles Unified Board is reevaluating how students, educators and
District leaders are reevaluating how students, educators and schools use AI tools in the classroom. Mariana Dale reports.
By: Mariana Dale
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LA Zoo breeds threatened species Topline: Two litters of a rare southwestern rattlesnake were born at the L.A. Zoo last month.
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Student access restricted on district devices Topline: Los Angeles Unified is blocking student access to artificial intelligence tools on district-issued devices.
The Lynwood Library has reopened after its first major renovation in almost 50 years. New skylights brighten the space and there are dedicated areas for teens, kids, studying and community meetings.
