Shanxi Omoniyi

Shanxi Omoniyi is a staff writer for The Lion. She also serves as Online Content Director at Midwest Parent Educators (MPE), a nonprofit organization serving thousands of homeschool families not…

Public Education
‘Concerns’ acknowledged after St Louis Public Schools superintendent’s sudden leave of absence

The St. Louis Board of Education has placed its school superintendent on an abrupt leave of absence weeks before the school year, citing concerns after her brief one-year tenure. Superintendent… Read More

July 30, 2024
Public Education
Survey places Oregon’s public schools among lowest nationwide

A new report ranks Oregon’s K-12 public schools as 45th out of 50 states, based on a methodology emphasizing “quality” and “safety” factors. “It’s important for parents to find a… Read More

July 26, 2024
Opinion
Public schools have been pushing a ‘secularist’ religion for years. It’s time to acknowledge and change that 

Advocates of current public schools often oppose Christian-based options, arguing religion has no place in government-funded education.  In doing so, they disregard years of historical precedent where the nation intentionally… Read More

July 24, 2024
Public Education
Minnesota school district postpones financial audit, raising funding and transparency concerns

Parents and other taxpayers are questioning why an independent audit of a Minnesota school district’s 2023 finances was delayed from July 16 to September. “The public has no way of… Read More

July 23, 2024
Culture
Finnish mom’s secret to raising independent kids: let them take risks and skip homework!

Annabella Daily has no problem letting her elementary-aged schoolchildren schedule their own playdates, skip homework to play outside, or stay home alone. In fact, she encourages it. “American parents around… Read More

July 18, 2024