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
Mississippians want their new state superintendent to put students first  

A recent survey revealed the majority of Mississippi citizens want their top education official to prioritize students’ needs and retain effective teachers. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) commissioned the… Read More

October 26, 2023
Public Education
Oregon won’t require high school students to read, write or do math to graduate until 2028

The Oregon Board of Education has approved lower high school graduation standards through the school year 2027-28. In 2021, former Gov. Kate Brown signed a bill… Read More

October 26, 2023
Public Education
‘The status quo hasn’t been working’: Ohio lays groundwork for major education overhauls

Despite resistance from education bureaucrats, Ohio is forging ahead with major education reforms to the education department, school choice and reading science. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine received a judge’s approval… Read More

October 25, 2023
Culture
Fathers have unique, positive impact on a child’s education, study shows

A father’s engagement in a child’s early years has significant positive effects on education, even years later, a new study has found. Researchers from Leeds University Business School and the… Read More

October 24, 2023
Public Education
California reading, math scores continue to worsen post-COVID, despite hundreds of billions in education funding

California’s 2022-23 reading and math scores were recently released, revealing no improvement despite billions in additional education funds. The statewide average for reading and math is 46.6% and 34.6%, respectively… Read More

October 24, 2023