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
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
Culture
Study: Social media use linked to poor reading, memory in adolescents  

Even one hour a day of social media can harm language and memory skills in adolescent children, a new report shows. The Journal of the American Medical Association released… Read More

October 22, 2025
Christian Schools
Survey: Faith-based higher education results in more positive life outcomes

College graduates of Catholic institutions report better mental health outcomes, greater career satisfaction and more financial stability than their secular peers. A new survey from the… Read More

October 22, 2025