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
New Jersey students still havenā€™t recovered from pandemic, state report reveals

New Jersey students are still lagging behind pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released by the New Jersey Department of Education. ā€œThe NJDOEā€™s School Performance Reports provide communities with a… Read More

April 8, 2024
Christian Schools
ā€˜Zero findings. Not a single oneā€™: State audit says Grand Canyon University innocent despite ongoing federal suit

Grand Canyon University has been cleared of wrongdoing by multiple state agencies while still facing a $37 million fine from the Biden administration. The Arizona State Approving Agency, a branch… Read More

April 8, 2024
Public Education
ā€˜Opportunity Arkansasā€™ launches dashboard to help parents navigate school choice program

Opportunity Arkansas has launched a brand-new dashboard to help parents navigate the stateā€™s school choice program. Arkansas Childrenā€™s Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program was… Read More

April 5, 2024
Public Education
Conflicts of Interest? CAPSTJOE Treasurer Williams and Executive Director Lanning both on board of school, which contracts with organization

Two St. Joseph, Missouri school board members also work for an organization awarded a contract by the school district, one of many possible conflicts of interest within the power of… Read More

April 4, 2024
Courts
ā€˜Department of Conformityā€™: NYC Department of Ed sued for silencing dissenting voices

Three New Yorkers filed a lawsuit against the NYC Department of Education (DOE) and one of its school boards for viewpoint discrimination and violating the First Amendment. The plaintiffs ā€“… Read More

April 4, 2024