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
NYC parents furious about sudden plans for homeless shelter next to elementary

Parents in New York City are livid after discovering a homeless shelter will soon occupy the building next door to their children’s elementary school. Families of… Read More

June 26, 2024
Courts
Parents sue New York school district after students report self-censoring conservative views

Parents are suing their New York school district for stifling conservative viewpoints, alleging First and Fourteenth Amendment violations. Three families, represented by Parents Defending Education (PDE), have filed a… Read More

June 25, 2024
Public Education
National school choice group celebrates 1M students in choice programs

Over a million students are now participating in school choice programs nationwide. EdChoice, an education freedom advocacy group, celebrated the milestone in an announcement on Wednesday. Read More

June 25, 2024
Public Education
New Mexico reports worsening chronic absenteeism despite multi-million-dollar investments

New Mexico has one of the highest rates of chronic absenteeism in the country.  According to a new report to the state’s… Read More

June 24, 2024
Public Education
Virginia school board aide, mother says proposed policy aims to shut her up about her conservative views 

The Loudoun County, Virginia school board wants to “stifle” its aides from speaking critically against the board and district, one employee says. At its recent meeting, the Loudoun County… Read More

June 24, 2024