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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.

Potential Course Choice ‘loophole’ concerns Ben Franklin leaders

August 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
School CEO worried that Franklin's reputation could be devalued.

Bricolage ready for its first year of operation

August 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Parents will get to ride buses with students for the opening day of school Monday.

Lake Area New Tech principal resigns in first week of classes

August 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
New Beginnings charter system's personnel turmoil continues.

Lycée board unanimously OKs new member

August 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Mary Jacobs Jones, who was rejected for board membership in April, approved at meeting Monday night.

Lycée Français hires new academic director

July 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Marina Schoen, a long-time Orleans Parish educator, picked as the school's administrative shake-up continues.

Sophie Wright charter gets ready for its new location

July 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
School searching for places where its teams can play and practice.

Einstein waiting for results of inspection before accepting Michoud school site

July 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Some school officials wonder if city permits have been sought for building renovation.

Einstein board gets a look at Michoud campus renovations

July 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin leaders say in-house IT work will save school money

July 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Charter school no longer using Orleans Parish schools' shared computer services.

ARISE gets ready for new school year in two buildings

July 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
ARISE takes over Mildred Osborne Charter School this year as a second campus.

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