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…

Christian Schools
KC newspaper’s Christian education guide, a generational resource

The faith-based news site, Metro Voice, will celebrate a milestone this February – 30 years of publishing its popular K-12 Christian Education Guide & Directory… Read More

January 5, 2022
Homeschools
Homeschooling trends up across U.S. demographics

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that during the pandemic, homeschool rates significantly increased in the United States—increases seen across demographics. Read More

December 28, 2021
Culture
Celebrating Christmas around the world: 7 global traditions

Where in the world do you celebrate Christmas? For our family that spans several continents – Europe, Asia and Africa among them – the answers have… Read More

December 23, 2021
Homeschools
Harvard study finds homeschoolers become healthy, happy, virtuous adults

A recent study by Harvard researchers has cast doubt on common misconceptions about homeschool students, particularly concerning their lives after graduation. The study was released amidst… Read More

December 21, 2021
Christian Schools, Public Education
Making the switch: Five steps to withdraw your child from school mid-year

Many parents can feel overwhelmed at the thought of pulling their child from public school right in the middle of a school year. But take heart – it’s… Read More

December 15, 2021