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
Report: 30 years after landmark court ruling to increase funding, Kentucky’s public schools are worse than ever

Public school activists often blame underfunded schools for poor test scores, but a new report from Kentucky says just the opposite. The Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions tracked school… Read More

February 13, 2024
Public Education
Dozens of unions to lose certification in Florida for failing to maintain 60% membership threshold

More than 30 public sector unions in Florida have lost their certification, and dozens more are at risk for failure to maintain a minimum percentage of members. Last May, Gov. Read More

February 12, 2024
Public Education
Nude photos, sexualized science videos and more available to middle schoolers at this NY school

A New York school district is under fire after a parent revealed the sexual and pornographic content her child could access through the student portal.  In an undercover video, the… Read More

February 12, 2024
Public Education
Research: 4-day school week has few benefits and most parents don’t want it

For over a decade, Missouri has allowed public school districts to hold 4-day school weeks. But policy makers and experts are questioning the benefits of the shorter week, which most… Read More

February 12, 2024
Public Education
Wisconsin skews report card to hide low-performing schools, critics say

Wisconsin just released its 2022-23 education report card, which boasts 94% of its districts are performing at or above state expectations. But experts say the data is skewed. According to… Read More

February 9, 2024