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Lauren Jewett, NBCT, MA
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Career special education teacher running for Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District. Fighting for healthcare, public education, our U.S. Constitution, our coastal environment, and an affordable quality of life.

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Lauren Jewett, NBCT, MA @doitjewett.bsky.social · Sep 2
Yesterday, I officially announced my candidacy for U.S. Congress, District 1, the seat held by Republican Steve Scalise.
Split green and navy blue background and picture of Lauren. At the top is a logo with a magnolia flower over the Louisiana state outline and Lauren Jewett’s name. Underneath it reads U.S. Congress- District 1.
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We need your help! We are collecting 1,000 signatures (the number is 750 but we are going over that) on our nominating petition to waive ballot fees. We can collect the signatures of any registered Democratic voter in Louisiana. Head to my website at www.laurenjewett.com or DM us for more details.
Help us collect nominating petition signatures! We are collecting signatures of registered Democratic voters in Louisiana between now and early January. This is for the closed party primary election. Sign up to join our team; www.laurenjewett.com. Dm us for more serials to get started today.
December 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Our next volunteer meeting is coming up on Mon., Dec. 1 at 6:30pm on Zoom 💻! Head to www.laurenjewett.com to join our team & get the details! We will be chatting about collection of election petition signatures! 📋

#DOitJEWETT #midterms #midterms2026 #ClassroomToCapitol #ClassroomToCongress 🩷🩵💚 🌺
Congressional campaign volunteer meeting #7 Monday, December 1 6:30pm Zoom Sign up to join our team: www.laurenjewett.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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50 years ago today, IDEA was enacted to guarantee special education & related services to children with disabilities from birth-age 21. In the face of dismantling of our federal Dept. of Education, we must continue to fight for IDEA protections in the name of humanity, justice, and civil rights.
Celebrating 50 years of Special Education. Individuals with Disabilities in Education (IDEA) Act 1975-2025 Fifty years ago today, IDEA was enacted to guarantee special education and related services to children with disabilities from birth through age 21. This legislation and the assurance that it delivers on its promises of inclusion and accessibility for students has come from the tireless advocacy of families, educators, and community members. In the face of dismantling of our federal Department of Education, we must continue to fight for IDEA protections in the name of humanity, justice, and civil rights.
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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It’s #FundraisingFriday! By investing in our campaign, you’re investing in our collective fight for healthcare, education, constitutional protections, our coastal environment, and an affordable quality of life in District 1.

You can head to www.laurenjewett.com to donate and learn more! 💖🌱💰🌱💖
Image that shows green background with Lauren Jewett for Congress logo. It reads Fundrai$ing Friday in pink text with an image of a plant growing in a donation cup. Below this it reads: Go to www.laurenjewett.com to donate today. Our campaign donations by the numbers in pink text: $85.64 average contribution, 83% donors from Louisiana, 17% donors out of state, 200+ unique individual donors Map of United States with states highlighted in green as ones that have donated to Lauren’s campaign. In navy blue, it reads “Go to www.laurenjewett.com to donate today.” Head to www.laurenjewett.com to donate & help us spread our campaign message of supporting and showing up for the people of District 1!
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Thank you so much to friends Kristen and Katie for co-hosting an amazing congressional meet and greet last week on the Northshore in Covington. It was great to meet everyone and get folks excited about the campaign. If you’d like to host an event, please fill out a request at www.laurenjewett.com.
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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If you’re in New Orleans, please go help Toups Family Meal at 845 N Carrollton with their big Thanksgiving meal delivery today (11/25)! They need delivery drivers 🚚! I’ve delivered meals for Easter, Christmas, & past 2 summers. This is an organized & compassionate operation for our kids & families!
Dearest Drivers, We would love your help tomorrow if you'd like to deliver Thanksgiving Meal Kits to our Families! We're kicking off at 1pm to try to get you out of here before it gets dark. This is our largest effort yet, we're helping 3,000 New Orleanians eat. We can't do it without your help! If you'd like to help us finish out building boxes you can join us at 11am. Thank you 🦃 🍽️ 🍁 Toups Family Meal Reply stop to stop
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Grace Place Ministries Soup Kitchen in Monroe, La., has become a lifeline for families hit hard by poverty and recent SNAP benefit reductions. Each week, hundreds line up for hot
Louisiana’s efforts to help restore SNAP benefits offer limited relief for the most vulnerable
Grace Place Ministries Soup Kitchen in Monroe, La., has become a lifeline for families hit hard by poverty and recent SNAP benefit reductions. Each week, hundreds line up for hot
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November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The only question we need to ask ourselves with the impact of this proposed carbon capture project is “And how are the children?”

If the answer is anything but “All the children are well,” then we have lost our moral imperative.
geauxwithmichele.com Michele @geauxwithmichele.com · Nov 5
@doitjewett.bsky.social Congressional District 1 candidate spoke against the carbon capture and sequestration project. @dncclimate.bsky.social Dems can win on climate!
November 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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I am running in Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District next year and these decisions about education are a big reason why. As a special education teacher of 17 years, Rep. Scalise has stood by in the name of executive loyalty and enabled this.
sarapartridge.bsky.social Sara Partridge, PhD @sarapartridge.bsky.social · Oct 11
There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.
October 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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We don’t have a lot of new information regarding the mass firing of the remaining Department of Education employees; it appears the Trump administration has used the government shutdown as an opportunity to finish destroying the department of ed. If there are no employees, it exists in name only.
October 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Excited to see midterm candidates who are working-class people, ready to fight for working-class folks!

Give 'em a follow!
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September 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Make sure you’re registered to vote and if you’re in Louisiana, you can check your status at GeauxVote.com! You can also read more about new changes for the Closed Party Primaries at GeauxVote.com/CPP

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September 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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The 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina was 2 weeks ago & the news cycle covered the storm’s devastation and impact on the city and surrounding regions, especially education. We cannot talk about the education in New Orleans without talking about Hurricane Katrina.
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Sep 9
When New Orleans schools reopened after Katrina, most of the city's educators didn't get their jobs back. Instead, they were often replaced with young people who were new to town — and new to teaching.
20 years ago, New Orleans fired its teachers. It's been rebuilding ever since
When New Orleans schools reopened after Katrina, most of the city's educators didn't get their jobs back. Instead, they were often replaced with young people who were new to town — and new to teaching.
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September 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Yesterday, I officially announced my candidacy for U.S. Congress, District 1, the seat held by Republican Steve Scalise.
Split green and navy blue background and picture of Lauren. At the top is a logo with a magnolia flower over the Louisiana state outline and Lauren Jewett’s name. Underneath it reads U.S. Congress- District 1.
September 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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I can't think it's so hot. We need more trees on my block #nolasky
August 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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This is so heartbreaking 💔
July 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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I was on a call with Democratic House leadership tonight and here’s some info on how we can help:

We all need to flood the zone with information about how horrible this bill is for millions of Americans. Post it & say it everywhere.

20 Republicans have spoken against it.

We need 3 to vote NO
July 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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As part of July is Disability Pride Month 🖤❤️💛🤍🩵💚, please call your representatives!!! The Big Beautiful Bill will head from the Senate back over the House now following the U.S. Senate vote this morning. This bill will hurt our kids, families, and members of the disability community. ♾️ 🧠 💜
Image with pink border. Inside this is a circle with disability pride flag colors. Over the circle, it reads Celebrating Disability Pride Month in black cursive text. Below this, it’s says “We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay” in white cursive text. In the lower right hand corner is Lauren Jewett logo with DSCC 78A and JPDEC Member below Image with pink border. Inside this is a circle with disability pride flag colors. Over the circle, is a picture of Lauren with a shirt that reads Disability Rights Are Not Optional. In the lower right hand corner is Lauren Jewett logo with DSCC 78A and JPDEC Member below.
July 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Most Americans will never get to ask billionaires like Education Secretary Linda McMahon, “what do you need a tax cut for?”

So I asked. Republican officials may think that’s rude. But we deserve to know.
June 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Spread the word and let’s help Ms. Darlene with these urgent home repairs! BIG HUGS 🤗

www.gofundme.com/f/support-da...
Selfie of Lauren and Darlene smiling. Both are outside and wearing sunglasses.
June 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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This entire thing is deeply disturbing 😢
everytown.bsky.social Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · Jun 14
UPDATE: Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed, and Senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot and critically wounded.

We must stand united against political violence.
everytown.bsky.social Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · Jun 14
Two Minnesota lawmakers & their spouses were shot by someone impersonating a police officer at their homes. Their conditions are unknown.

Political violence has no place in a healthy democracy. Our hearts go out to their friends, family, & the Champlin & Brooklyn Park communities. buff.ly/xlz9Bf4
June 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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If you’re looking for more information on the election happening on Saturday, June 14 for the Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District 🌱 💦, there have been several local news outlets that have covered stories on it! I’ll link 🔗 the stories below ⬇️
June 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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The only category we are going to be in is categorically doomed. 🤦🏻‍♀️
phillewis.bsky.social Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Jun 2
The head of FEMA reportedly said during a briefing that he wasn't aware the U.S. had a hurricane season, leaving staffers "baffled" and "confused"
FEMA Head Said He Was Unaware Of U.S. Hurricane Season, Sources Say
It was not clear to agency staff whether he meant it literally, as a joke, or in some other context.
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June 3, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Our most recent Town Hall is full of practical steps for educators to advocate locally! BIG thanks to Jeff Charbonneau, @doitjewett.bsky.social , @sjbrooksyoung.bsky.social and @khmc.bsky.social for all of their insights and ideas! Check out the recording: www.theworthyeducator.com/townhalls #EduSky
June 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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theworthyeducator.bsky.social The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · May 28
Our May Town Halls have been INCREDIBLE! Case in point, last night's panel DELIVERED on educators advocating locally with concrete, practical, easily actionable steps to advocating for public ed! Check out the recording and RSVP for our June Town Halls at www.theworthyeducator.com/townhalls #EduSky
May 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM