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
Colorado districts announce March 20 closures forced by teachers’ union Capitol protest

At least two Colorado school districts plan to close on Thursday in light of a scheduled teachers’ union protest at the state’s Capitol. “On March 20th, educators, students, families, and… Read More

March 19, 2025
Homeschools
Challenges in public schools driving more Texas parents to consider homeschooling

Ongoing safety concerns at her son’s elementary school in Texas have caused Sarah Jackson to switch to homeschool. “My son is 5 years old and I am definitely going to… Read More

March 18, 2025
Government
Missouri mulls legislation allowing homeschool students to join public-school extracurricular activities

Missouri homeschoolers may soon be able to participate in any extracurricular activities hosted by school districts, according to a new bill under review by the state House. Sen. Ben Brown,… Read More

March 17, 2025
Government
North Carolina moves to eliminate DEI in public schools with Senate bill 

The North Carolina Senate Tuesday passed a bill to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public education.  “Our schools should not be in the business of teaching inaccurate… Read More

March 14, 2025
Public Education
More than 1 of every 3 NYC students skip classes despite increased funding, study concludes 

Taxpayers in the Big Apple are paying more than $36,000 per student – even though more than a third of those students don’t even attend classes, a recent report warns. â€¦ Read More

March 13, 2025