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Author: Marta Jewson

About Marta Jewson
Marta Jewson is an independent reporter based in New Orleans. Marta has covered New Orleans schools for 15 years through the nation's largest education reform experiment and was instrumental in holding schools accountable to sunshine laws during the rapid expansion of charter schools in the city. She focuses on education, health and climate. She earned her journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin.

Opening schools should be only restriction lifted in ‘foreseeable future,’ Avegno says

August 12, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020
The city’s health director also outlined metrics the city aims to hit to reopen schools.

‘A school year unlike any other’: As city schools start year virtually, figuring out special education is a challenge for educators, parents

August 11, 2020 Updated August 14, 2020
School buildings can be opened for special education services, but that decision is made by each charter school group.

New Orleans will launch ‘community learning hubs’ at libraries, rec centers to help students without internet access

August 5, 2020 Updated August 5, 2020
Public schools are starting online, but officials are still working to close a connectivity gap of up to 20 percent.

New Orleans City Council questions schools reopening

August 3, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020
City Councilmembers heard from officials and members of the public at a hearing Monday. While NOLA Public Schools will start the school year online, some private and independent schools are opening soon.

Positive COVID-19 test pushes Plessy Community School training online

August 3, 2020 Updated August 3, 2020
Students in New Orleans will not return for in-person classes until at least next month. But many teachers are still being called in for professional development.

Teachers, community members urge NOLA Public Schools to require stronger protections for charter school employees

July 30, 2020 Updated July 30, 2020
OPSB typically has only limited control over semi-autonomous charter schools.

Louisiana, Orleans Parish 2019 graduation rates down from previous year

July 29, 2020 Updated July 29, 2020
The graduation rate data showed a 17-point drop at John F. Kennedy High School.

As New Orleans schools plan virtual reopening, 20 percent of students may still lack internet access

July 28, 2020 Updated July 28, 2020
NOLA Public Schools district preps for COVID-19 reopening and running a school directly.

Four charged with nepotism at Coghill Charter School, state ethics board alleges

July 27, 2020 Updated July 27, 2020
Two board members and their family members, who worked at the school, were charged with violating state ethics laws.

Four Orleans Parish School Board members seek reelection as qualifying begins

July 22, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020
Newly appointed interim board member is seeking a full term.

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