Behind The Lens episode 260: ‘Tough Transitions’

Marta Jewson on the annual December announcement of which charter schools will close. Delaney Dryfoos on work to revitalize Maurepas Swamp.
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This week on Behind The Lens, decisions are in about schools after state test results were released and some families and teachers are now scrambling after the district announced two high schools would close. One will close next week and the other in May.

And a dying and degraded swamp will have a shot at new life after the process to begin reconnecting it to the mighty Mississippi is now underway after the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) came to its rescue. 

Our guests this week are education reporter Marta Jewson and environmental reporter Delaney Dryfoos.

Theme music by Podington Bear. Additional music Shimmering by Podington Bear soundofpicture.com. 

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Carolyne Heldman

Carolyne Heldman has been in media for 35 years, most recently as Executive Director at an NPR member station in Colorado where she was responsible for new multi-platform content initiatives, strategic planning, research, branding, and non-traditional revenue generation. During her tenure she also created and launched four weekly news, public affairs and cultural affairs programs and monthly live Town Hall broadcasts. Heldman moved to New Orleans last summer with her husband and canine companion and they live happily in The Marigny.