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.

Homeschools
South Carolina debates whether to include homeschoolers in school choice   

South Carolina officials are debating whether homeschooled students should be eligible to receive school choice scholarships. South Carolina launched its Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF)… Read More

March 9, 2026
Public Education
Half of Colorado teachers injured by students; union blames lack of funding   

Half of Colorado’s teachers have been attacked by a student, but the state union still refuses to advocate for stronger discipline.  In its 2025-26 State of Education report, the Colorado Education Association… Read More

March 6, 2026
Government
Proposed ‘Baby Olivia’ laws would teach public school students about fetal development 

Several red states are considering “Baby Olivia” laws, which would require public schools to show scientifically accurate videos of fetal development to students. According to Utah’s HB 315, for example, during human development instruction… Read More

March 5, 2026
Public Education
Jewish families sue California over violent antisemitism in public schools

Jewish families are suing the state of California, accusing it of ignoring or even encouraging countless instances of antisemitic violence in its public schools. A coalition of Jewish parents… Read More

March 4, 2026
Culture
Report: Modern teens are dating, socializing less than previous generations

Modern teens are less likely to date, attend parties or visit friends frequently, new research shows. Analysis from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) compared the social habits of teens from… Read More

March 3, 2026