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.

Government
State Policy Network releases guide to help states foster K-12 school choice and entrepreneurship

A report from a network of policy groups details seven ways states can support innovation in education that gives families more and better choices. The report,… Read More

November 21, 2022
Public Education
Colorado votes to raise taxes on some for free universal school lunches

Colorado voters passed Proposition FF on Tuesday, which will raise state taxes on high-income households to make free school lunches available to all students. Although… Read More

November 9, 2022
Public Education
Denver public schools may close 10 schools due to low enrollment; critics blame poor planning

Denver Public Schools’ superintendent is recommending the closure of 10 elementary and middle schools, citing low enrollment from declining birth rates and a changing housing… Read More

November 4, 2022
Public Education
More money, same problems: Despite billions spent on education, California NAEP scores are below national average

When national test score data revealed California students scored well below the national average, Gov. Gavin Newsom pointed out his state experienced “less learning loss” than… Read More

November 2, 2022
Culture, Homeschools
Home School Legal Defense Association comes to aid of Florida family, challenges public school rigmarole

When a Florida family received an email from the local public school claiming their homeschooled daughter was enrolled as a full-time student, they were shocked.   “A month… Read More

October 31, 2022