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
School choice notches another victory in Nebraska, continues advancing nationwide

A new school choice bill was passed in Nebraska on Thursday, focusing on low-income families. After three rounds of debate, the state’s unicameral Legislature passed LB… Read More

April 19, 2024
Public Education
Two new members appointed to Missouri State Board of Education

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has appointed two new members to the State Board of Education. Parson announced last week his appointments of Tawni Hunt Ferrarini and Thomas G. Prater to… Read More

April 18, 2024
Government
Missouri school choice expansion approved by Legislature, awaits governor’s signature

The Missouri Legislature passed a school choice expansion bill which now heads to the governor’s desk. SB 727 was approved by the House 82-69 on Thursday. Read More

April 18, 2024
Public Education
Leaked document details Chicago Teachers’ Union’s radical, left-wing demands costing $50 billion

A leaked document from the Chicago Teachers Union details its bargaining demands, including full abortion coverage, carbon neutral schools, and paid leave for victims of verbal assault on social media. … Read More

April 16, 2024
Public Education
‘Funding is not a silver bullet’: Alaskans want education reforms, not just more spending

Amid a contentious debate about education funding, polling reveals Alaskans care more about reforms than mere dollar increases. A March survey finds broad dissatisfaction with the… Read More

April 16, 2024