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.

Government
Idaho’s school choice program gets thousands of applications in first few days

Days after launching its first-ever school choice program, Idaho has received thousands of applications from families hungry for education freedom. Early data from the Idaho State Tax Commission… Read More

January 29, 2026
Public Education
Portland Public Schools faces $50 million budget deficit, anticipates mass layoffs

The Portland school district will soon be laying off hundreds of employees to address its $50 million budget gap. Portland Public Schools (PPS) announced its plan to … Read More

January 28, 2026
Public Education
ACT scores hit 30-year low, students less ready for college

ACT scores have fallen to a 30-year low, indicating college readiness has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. New data released by Center of… Read More

January 27, 2026
Public Education
Florida weighs constitutional amendment to protect religion in schools   

The Florida Legislature is considering a constitutional amendment to protect religious expression in public schools. House Joint Resolution 583 – and its Senate… Read More

January 26, 2026
Courts
Utah teachers’ union sued for allegedly lying about political spending

The Utah Education Association is being accused of violating state law when it argued teacher dues don’t fund the union’s political activism. The UEA allegedly violated Utah’s Truth in… Read More

January 21, 2026