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…

Homeschools
Homeschoolers score major rankings at Texas esports championships

Texas homeschool students have placed two of their teams in the top five at a statewide gaming contest – all within one year of their group’s existence. “The accomplishment is… Read More

May 14, 2025
Public Education
Multimillion-dollar budget deficits force Oregon schools to consider closures, layoffs

Oregon schools are scrambling to balance their 2025-26 budgets amid higher costs and lower enrollment – causing many to consider closing buildings and cutting jobs. “Districts have to spread thinning… Read More

May 13, 2025
Public Education
Transparency index aims to keep Idaho public schools accountable to citizens, educational stakeholders

A think tank has published “the nation’s first Public School Transparency Index” – a crucial step in helping Idaho taxpayers and lawmakers navigate core educational data, the nonprofit argues. “Transparency… Read More

May 13, 2025
Government
More than 2,000 Connecticut families protest report seeking increased homeschool regulations

After a government report calling for more restrictions on homeschool families in Connecticut, more than 2,000 people demonstrated at the state capitol. “We are here because we are a homeschooling… Read More

May 12, 2025
Government
Illinois teachers’ unions pour millions into ‘effort to limit families’ educational options,’ commentary concludes

A controversial bill in Illinois is showcasing the state’s slide away from educational freedom, a taxpayer-advocacy organization warns. “Lawmakers and teachers unions are seeking to regulate homeschooling through House Bill… Read More

May 8, 2025