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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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KIPP New Orleans CEO: Douglass HS has ‘weakest alumni association’

KIPP New Orleans CEO: Douglass HS has ‘weakest alumni association’

Jun 3, 2026

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A KIPP media strategy in the Douglass school closure: 'Ok, will ignore...'

A KIPP media strategy in the Douglass school closure: 'Ok, will ignore...'

May 29, 2026

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Bricolage Academy principal resigns; School reduces Pre-K slots

Bricolage Academy principal resigns; School reduces Pre-K slots

May 22, 2026

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Inside the Switchback of a Public Records Request

Inside the Switchback of a Public Records Request

May 8, 2026

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

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

Apr 15, 2026

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KIPP New Orleans CEO: Douglass HS has ‘weakest alumni association’

In considering which of its three high schools to close, KIPP leadership determined they would face less pushback by dropping the Douglass name.

Jun 3, 2026

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2 min read

A KIPP media strategy in the Douglass school closure: 'Ok, will ignore...'

Inside the emails of New Orleans' largest charter network when discussing this reporter.

May 29, 2026

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2 min read

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

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