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
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
Legislation
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
Courts
Disability ā€˜advocatesā€™ oddly suing to stop Montana school choice program helping disabled students

A disability rights advocacy group is trying to kill Montanaā€™s new school choice program for special needs students before it even gets off the ground. Disability Rights Montana and the… Read More

February 29, 2024
Legislation
Alabama House passes universal school choice bill

The Alabama House passed a universal school choice bill that already has the endorsement of Gov. Kay Ivey. The House voted 69-34 Tuesday in favor of… Read More

February 29, 2024
Legislation
‘Itā€™s not good for Arkansas kidsā€™: Education policy expert slams proposal to regulate Arkansas private schools

School choice opponents in Arkansas are attempting to regulate private schools through a constitutional amendment proposal. The measure ā€“ promoted by the state teachersā€™ union, an NAACP chapter, and other… Read More

February 29, 2024