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.

Christian Schools
Arizona study shows school choice keeps private education affordable, doesn’t inflate tuition costs

New data in Arizona show the state’s universal school choice program has not affected private school prices, contrary to the claims of school choice opponents. The… Read More

January 23, 2024
Public Education
‘Illegal actions harm our kids and disrupt the lives of our families,’ says Massachusetts Mayor on teachers’ union’s illegal strike

A Massachusetts teachers’ union has gone on strike, even though the state outlawed public union strikes. The Newton Teachers Association voted to strike on Thursday after negotiations with the school… Read More

January 23, 2024
Public Education
Montana approves 19 applications for first-ever charter schools

The Montana state school board approved its first batch of charter school applications – a historic development in a state long without school choice. The Montana Board of Public Education… Read More

January 22, 2024
Courts
New York STEM education grants favor certain races, lawsuit claims

New York is being sued for doling out grants primarily for certain racial groups to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). A group of education advocacy organizations led by… Read More

January 22, 2024
Government
Washington Senate passes bill mandating LGBT curricula in public schools

A Washington state bill to mandate “inclusive,” DEI-inspired school curricula has been passed by the Senate, even though opponents believe it will drive more parents away from public schools. SB 5462,… Read More

January 22, 2024