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
Arlington Public Schools lowers grading standards in the name of ‘equity’

A Virginia school district is revising its grading policies to create “equitable grading processes.”  The new policies allow students to redo assignments, turn in late work,… Read More

June 12, 2023
Opinion
Why special education needs school choice

Public education is often touted for providing a universal education. But recent reports reveal public schools often neglect to adequately provide for their special education students. A report from Advocates… Read More

June 9, 2023
Public Education
Wasteful ‘free’ lunch programs turn schools from academic institutions into social service centers

Many U.S. school districts have announced the start of summer-long free school meal programs, despite the waste associated with such projects. Districts in Texas,… Read More

June 8, 2023
Public Education
Arizona school district bringing back SROs to combat school violence

A Phoenix school board voted unanimously to bring police officers back to the district due to a disturbing rise in student violence. The Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) made… Read More

June 8, 2023
Christian Schools
Oklahoma approves groundbreaking religious charter school 

Oklahoma education officials approved the first-ever religious charter school on Monday, propelling school choice into unprecedented territory. The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2… Read More

June 6, 2023