Jillian Schneider

Jillian Schneider is a Staff Writer for The Lion. Her work has also appeared on RealClearEducation, The Federalist, The Heartlander, Acton Institute PowerBlog, and ZuMedia.

Opinion
Analysis: Can driverless trucks overcome union opposition, revolutionize transportation industry?

Self-driving cars could be the way of the future, but labor unions seem intent on resisting the forces of the free market all the way there. For example, major snack… Read More

June 23, 2026
Government
Rhode Island poised to pass charter school moratorium despite voter opposition

The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed a bill stifling charter schools, despite their popularity with families and educators. Democrat-sponsored H7415 was approved by both chambers… Read More

June 18, 2026
Government
Report finds no evidence of fraud in Arkansas’s universal school choice program

Arkansas’s universal school choice program has been declared fraud-free, refuting allegations it is filled with “rampant fraud, waste, and abuse.” A brand-new analysis, published by conservative think tank Opportunity Arkansas, found the state’s… Read More

June 18, 2026
Public Education
Oregon teachers’ union pushes anti-ICE policies, implies some teachers are illegal immigrants  

An Oregon teachers’ union has negotiated anti-ICE language into its contract, tacitly admitting that some educators may be illegal immigrants. The Woodburn Education Association (WEA) has reached a… Read More

May 6, 2026
Public Education
Tennessee school board rejects charter proposals despite parent support

A Tennessee school district denied four charter school applications despite strong support from parents and community members. The Metro Nashville Public Schools board heard public comment on… Read More

May 4, 2026