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
Arkansas teachers’ union lost 36% of dues because of paycheck protection law, analysis shows 

The Arkansas teachers’ union is bleeding cash after the state enacted a law to protect educators’ paychecks. The Freedom Foundation, a group advocating for workers’ rights,… Read More

November 3, 2025
Public Education
Poll: Americans strongly support school choice, especially in states with new programs

Enthusiasm for school choice continues to spread like wildfire as American parents seek more flexibility. New polling from yes. every kid., an education advocacy group,… Read More

October 31, 2025
Public Education
Mississippi parents protest after school officials pen character references for convicted sex offender

Multiple parents kept their children away from a Mississippi school district Wednesday to protest officials who wrote character references on behalf of a convicted sex offender. “There is a lot… Read More

October 27, 2025
Public Education
Teachers support school choice, don’t want cellphones in the classroom, survey shows  

While 50% of teachers feel optimistic about their local school district, just 26% are optimistic about education nationally, a new survey says. Even parents are more likely to say… Read More

October 24, 2025
Culture
Couples who meet at church happier than those meeting online, survey concludes 

Couples who meet online aren’t as happy as those who meet in church or other real-life venues, new analysis shows. The Institute for Family Studies compiled research from across… Read More

October 24, 2025