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
Vocational high schools are flourishing in Massachusetts, gaining enrollment

A recent report from the Pioneer Institute found vocational-technical (or vo-tech) schools are growing in Massachusetts, despite an overall decrease in public school enrollment. Because of declining birth rates… Read More

March 25, 2026
Government
Florida bill to diminish power of teachers’ unions over employees

The Florida Legislature is sending a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis to close a legal loophole that unions use to retain power over employees. SB 1296 passed the… Read More

March 16, 2026
Courts
Vermont mothers sue state over restrictions to nation’s oldest school choice program

Two mothers are suing Vermont over a new law that severely restricts the state’s school choice program. The lawsuit, filed Feb. 27, argues Act 73 unconstitutionally… Read More

March 12, 2026
Culture
Planned Parenthood laments efficacy of Trump’s pro-life policies  

Planned Parenthood is bemoaning the Trump-Vance administration’s pro-life policies and the “damage” they have caused to abortion providers. In its report, Planned Parenthood argues… Read More

March 10, 2026
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… Read More

March 9, 2026