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
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty releases dashboard to promote transparency in public education

One month after the state of Wisconsin released a skewed report on public school performance, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty is ensuring families can see how their district… Read More

March 5, 2024
Public Education
New York teacher forced to resign after preventing 7-year-old male student from using girls’ bathroom

A New York elementary school teacher was forced to resign for refusing to allow a biologically male transgender student to use the girlsā€™ restroom. The Elmira Heights gym teacher, who… Read More

March 5, 2024
Public Education
ā€˜Its conclusions are meaningless,ā€™ says Catholic school superintendent of Illinois school choice report skewed to make public schools look better

Opponents of school choice in Illinois thought they had a smoking gun after a report showed public school students outscored school choice students in the state. But the… Read More

March 4, 2024
Public Education
ā€˜He has to be accountableā€™: Indiana school district refused to arrest teen student who assaulted 74-year-old teacher

An elderly Indiana teacher was viciously beaten by a teenage student, but the victim says officials have done little to discipline the teen. Robert Gooding, a 74-year-old substitute teacher, was… Read More

March 1, 2024
Government
Mississippi only has 10 charter schools. This bill would pave the way for more

The Mississippi Legislature is considering a bill to ease requirements for opening a charter school. Proposed by Rep. Jansen Owen, R-Poplarville, HB 1683 would make three… Read More

February 29, 2024