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’s increase in emergency teacher licenses raises concerns about educator quality   

As school choice gains traction, Wisconsin public schools are struggling to keep students and recruit enough teachers. A brand new report from the Wisconsin Policy… Read More

January 7, 2026
Christian Schools
Alabama reopens school choice applications after huge first year popularity

Applications are open for Alabama’s second year of school choice scholarship after receiving 36,000 applications in its inaugural year. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced last month applications for the next school year would open Jan. 2 for the Creating Hope and… Read More

January 5, 2026
Public Education
Charter school enrollment continues to grow, bolstered by minority families

Public school enrollment is on a steep decline, except for one type of school: charters. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) released its 2025… Read More

December 12, 2025
Christian Schools
Christian charter school in TN gets support from AG, education reform advocates

Tennessee may soon become the first state to officially fund a Christian public charter school. The Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville filed a lawsuit against the Knox… Read More

December 10, 2025
Public Education
Atlanta public school closures spark socialist protest

Atlanta’s school board has voted to consolidate 16 schools, amid extravagant objections from a local socialist organization. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) currently faces a $100 million… Read More

December 5, 2025