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
‘The monopoly is over’: Struggling public schools turn to consultants offering recruitment initiatives, New York Times reports

To combat what the New York Times calls “an enrollment crisis,” several public-school districts are trying a novel approach – hiring consultants who get a bonus for every child they… Read More

August 8, 2025
Public Education
‘What’s next … a cook and a driver?’: Virginia district’s 6-figure job posting for superintendent bodyguard raises community ire

A recent job posting for a bodyguard to protect a Virginia school superintendent caused the community to question the district’s priorities, even as it faces a $121 million budget deficit. Read More

August 7, 2025
Public Education
Detroit’s next mayor must focus on revamping beleaguered public-school system, analysts say

As Detroit mayoral candidates prepare to face off in the November election, public-school issues are playing a prominent role in the race, a recent analysis concludes. “Community leaders like Angelique… Read More

August 6, 2025
Public Education
Majority of public schools lack AI policies ‘needed to ensure that it is used responsibly,’ report finds

Most public schools have failed to establish an official student policy regarding artificial intelligence (AI), leaving them “vulnerable to the risks of AI misuse,” a recent analysis warns. “While… Read More

August 5, 2025
Public Education
Ohio district to stop busing high school students after 18-year-old killed near transportation hub

Dayton Public Schools (DPS) in Ohio will not provide bus services for high schoolers this year, blaming “several significant barriers” including a law forbidding the district’s students from using public… Read More

August 4, 2025