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
‘His voice carries a lot of weight’: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp throws his support behind school choice

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp encouraged lawmakers to pass school choice legislation in his State of the State address. “Over the last few years, there has been a great deal of… Read More

January 17, 2024
Government
Kentucky lawmakers introduce pro-school choice constitutional amendment

Fifteen Republican lawmakers have proposed a constitutional amendment that would pave the way for educational freedom in Kentucky. HB 208 proposes the state constitution be amended… Read More

January 16, 2024
Government
Idaho Republicans propose parental school choice tax credit

Two state lawmakers proposed an education tax credit bill that would bring school choice to Idaho families. State Sen. Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridian, and Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, proposed… Read More

January 15, 2024
Public Education
Louisiana’s new Republican governor vetoes ed board’s attempt to lower high school graduation requirements

Just days after his inauguration, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order, vetoing an attempt to circumvent high school academic standards. The order addresses the… Read More

January 15, 2024
Culture
Florida’s ‘Kamala Harris Truth about Slavery Act’ would teach students about the Democrat Party’s pro-slavery history 

Florida public schools may soon be updating their African American history curriculum to include the pro-slavery history of the Democrat Party.  State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, and Rep. Kiyan… Read More

January 12, 2024