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
ā€˜Big step in the right directionā€™: Missouri Senate advances school choice expansion billĀ 

The Missouri Senate voted Tuesday to advance a bill expanding the stateā€™s school choice program, alongside other education reforms. Senators voted 20-13 in favor of SB… Read More

March 13, 2024
Public Education
Mississippiā€™s education dollars disproportionately spent outside the classroom, state auditor reports

The Mississippi state auditor released a report on education spending that found the state disproportionately funds administration over the classroom. The data revealed that since 2006… Read More

March 13, 2024
Culture
Motorhome Prophecies: How Carrie Sheffield found peace in Christianity years after abandoning her religious father’s abuse

It took Carrie Sheffield decades to heal from the trauma of her childhood. She grew up in a motorhome with her seven siblings, constantly on the move to serve their… Read More

March 12, 2024
Public Education
ā€˜This behavior is unacceptableā€™: Missouri school board member Whitney Lanning charged with harassment of fellow board member, called on to resign from nonprofitĀ 

A Missouri school board member is facing a harassment charge, as well as calls to resign from her nonprofit day job where sheā€™s been accused of creating a toxic environment. … Read More

March 11, 2024
Public Education
Massachusetts high school denied National Guard help tries cell phone ban next

A Massachusetts high school is implementing a cell phone ban in hopes of curbing student violence, after the governor refused to send in the National Guard. Brockton High School has… Read More

March 11, 2024