Posts by Kienna Van Dellen

Education

Governor Reeves declares January 22-28 as “School Choice Week”

by Kienna Van Dellen

Gov. Tate Reeves has proclaimed January 22-28, 2023 as “School Choice Week”…

Justice

From the football field to the battlefield, Lockridge overcomes drug addiction

by Kienna Van Dellen

Growing up in Tupelo, Dietrich “Big Truck” Lockridge had dreams of playing…

Work

More states adopt full practice authority

by Kienna Van Dellen

While Mississippi continues to sit on the sidelines, two very different states…

Education

Arizona adopts massive school choice expansion

by Kienna Van Dellen

Arizona just passed sweeping legislation to empower parents and fund students. The…

Education

Lynn Fitch lends her voice for empowering parents

by Kienna Van Dellen

Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently commended a Supreme Court decision regarding a…

Education

Supreme Court rules in favor of coach

by Kienna Van Dellen

The Supreme Court ruled that a school district in Washington was wrong…

Justice

Re-entry as a path to second chances

by Kienna Van Dellen

Re-entry provides a path to second chances and is one of the…

Work

The dignity of work

by Kienna Van Dellen

Through work, we not only contribute to the community and meet personal…

Education

Fostering innovation in education

by Kienna Van Dellen

At Unleash Mississippi, a panel focused on fostering innovation in the classroom…

Empower News

The road from Canada to Clinton

by Kienna Van Dellen

So why would I leave the northern lights of Canada for the…

Education

“The students of the State of Mississippi are starving for innovation”

by Kienna Van Dellen

“The students of the State of Mississippi are starving for innovation.” That’s…

Education

Jackson’s JRTOC program prepares young leaders for life

by Kienna Van Dellen

Our work at Empower has us laser-focused on how to ensure children…