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
Oklahoma parent blasts teacher for showing ‘highly sexualized’ ‘Kinky Boots’ movie in class 

An Oklahoma mother is outraged by a teacher secretly showing a “highly sexualized” movie about drag queens to her daughter’s class.   Catherine Davis told local media her daughter’s Union High… Read More

October 22, 2024
Public Education
Public schools nationwide face mass closures due to low enrollment 

Public schools across the nation are facing widespread enrollment issues, forcing many districts to consolidate or even close schools.  School leaders often cite budget issues and thinly spread resources, as… Read More

October 22, 2024
Public Education
Three of four public schools still struggle to find teachers, government reports

Public schools across the nation are still struggling to hire enough teachers, government researchers report. The average public school had six teaching vacancies as of August,… Read More

October 21, 2024
Public Education
Conservative billionaire revives South Carolina’s school choice program rocked by sudden court decision

Just weeks after the South Carolina Supreme Court struck down school choice in the state, a conservative billionaire is coming to the rescue, at least through the end of this… Read More

October 18, 2024
Courts
Jewish educators sue California teachers’ union they say supported antisemitism

Four Jewish teachers are suing their California teachers’ union for alleged antisemitism and its refusal to let them leave the group. The lawsuit, announced on Oct. 7, was filed against… Read More

October 18, 2024