Posts by Joanna Holbert

Community Stories, Justice

Kyle Jackson: A Father’s Footsteps

by Joanna Holbert

Like most young boys Kyle Jackson grew up wanting to be just…

Community Stories, Education

Unlimited Dreams Gives Laurel Students Another Education Option, Hope

by Joanna Holbert

Dr. Amanda Cooley set out on a mission to meet the education…

Education, Waitlisted 2024

Dakota Bland: Kicked Off the Waitlist

by Joanna Holbert

“There goes our spot,” Cheyenne Rutland of Terry thought as she tossed…

Education, Waitlisted 2024

The Aikens Family: Hoping for Jaiden’s ESA

by Joanna Holbert

“This is a rich person’s diagnosis, and we can’t afford it.” That’s…

Education, Waitlisted 2024

The Robinsons: When is it MJ’s turn?

by Joanna Holbert

Markeese Robinson Jr., or “MJ”, has been waiting for a special needs…

Education, Waitlisted 2024

Lauren Washington: A Hopeless Fight for an ESA

by Joanna Holbert

“If we could get an ESA, it would change our lives. It…

Education, Waitlisted 2024

The Nusbaums: How do we live this life?

by Joanna Holbert

“Why are you doing this to me?”  That’s a question no parent…

Community Stories, Empower News, Justice

Kayla Hulett: Finding Freedom After Addiction

by Joanna Holbert

“Looking back, it feels like a dream. All the statistics were against…

Community Stories, Education

Rocket Learning Launches New Education Option in Southwest Mississippi

by Joanna Holbert

Deep in the heart of Southwest Mississippi, in the sleepy community of…

Community Stories, Justice

Tyler Wilson’s Battle For Hope

by Joanna Holbert

Tyler Wilson of Iuka has spent most of his 29 years on…

Education

Focus on testing over student need drives veteran teacher out of the public school classroom

by Joanna Holbert

To say that Wanda Lee is a seasoned educator would be an…

Education

Opportunity Paves the Way for Clayborn to Find Success Beyond the Football Field

by Joanna Holbert

“I can’t guarantee you that you’ll succeed, but at least you can…