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.

Culture
Presidential hopeful Tim Scott releases sweeping ‘Empower Parents Plan’ to fight unions, Big Tech, Biden policies

Presidential candidate Tim Scott released his “Empower Parents Plan” for improving education on Monday, covering a variety of hot-button topics and reversing several of President Biden’s major policies.  Among the… Read More

August 30, 2023
Christian Schools
Learning center offers Christian classes for public school students, triples enrollment in first 2 years

In a small Georgia town, a group of Christians got creative about reaching public school students with the Christian message. “There wasn’t really an option for [public school students] to… Read More

August 29, 2023
Public Education
‘Leftists are doubling down on gaslighting parents.’ DeAngelis fires back at professor’s claim parental rights concerns are based on a ‘made-up crisis’

A round table panel on education sparked controversy when a professor argued that parents having no say in schools is “a made-up crisis.” The panel was… Read More

August 28, 2023
Public Education
Geography of school choice part III: Small towns and Friday night lights

In rural towns, schools are geographic landmarks, major employers and, most importantly, the hub of high school football, which may help explain school choice deserts in less-populated Western states. Read More

August 28, 2023
Public Education
What took so long? Schools return to phonics amid crisis in reading

American elementary schools could be trapped under the looming shadow of illiteracy, but the solution has been around for decades. By 4th grade, students are expected… Read More

August 28, 2023