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Marta Jewson is an independent reporter based in New Orleans. Marta has covered city schools for 15 years through the nation's largest education reform experiment. She focuses on education, health and climate.
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Bricolage Academy principal resigns; School reduces Pre-K slots

May 22, 2026

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Inside the Switchback of a Public Records Request

May 8, 2026

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3 min read

KIPP New Orleans meeting minutes show no Douglass closure discussion prior to closed-door session

Apr 15, 2026

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3 min read

Two Special Education Stories to Follow

Apr 5, 2026

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4 min read

‘We decided in executive session’: KIPP board took up Douglass High School closure vote after closed-door session

Mar 26, 2026

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8 min read

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Bricolage Academy principal resigns; School reduces Pre-K slots

May 22, 2026

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2 min read

Inside the Switchback of a Public Records Request

May 8, 2026

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3 min read

KIPP New Orleans meeting minutes show no Douglass closure discussion prior to closed-door session

On March 12, KIPP New Orleans Schools voted to close Frederick A. Douglass High School.

Apr 15, 2026

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3 min read

Two Special Education Stories to Follow

Two weeks in, and two special education stories to follow

Apr 5, 2026

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4 min read

‘We decided in executive session’: KIPP board took up Douglass High School closure vote after closed-door session

The KIPP board discussed the possible school merger behind closed doors before later adding it to the board’s March 12 agenda, board president Dominique Willis told Lamplighter.

Mar 26, 2026

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8 min read