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.

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 tentative agreement… 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 the four… Read More

May 4, 2026
Public Education
Florida may join states banning illegal immigrants from attending public colleges

Florida’s Department of Education may pass a rule barring illegal immigrants from enrolling in state colleges. The proposed rule, which will receive a public hearing May… Read More

April 28, 2026
Government
Texas awards more than 42,000 school choice scholarships to disabled students and their siblings in inaugural year

Everything is bigger in Texas, especially school choice. Texas’ Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the state is awarding more than 42,000 scholarships in just the first round.  In a… Read More

April 24, 2026
Government
Private companies gain millions by manipulating Texas school bond elections, study warns

Private companies are exploiting Texas school bond elections to the tune of millions of dollars, a new report reveals.  The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) examined numerous… Read More

April 21, 2026