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…

Courts
New Mexico must address ‘continuing violation’ of students’ rights in failing to educate, judge rules 

A New Mexico judge has ordered the state to create a remedial plan after its “continuing violation of at-risk students’ constitutional rights” – rights to receive an adequate public education,… Read More

May 5, 2025
Public Education
Layoffs likely as Chicago Public Schools wrestles with $529M budget shortfall

After years of enjoying billions in COVID-19 pandemic aid, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is coming to grips with the idea of downsizing, a left-leaning news organization admits. “The challenge ahead… Read More

May 2, 2025
Public Education
North Dakota to ban cell phones during on-site school day

North Dakota has joined the growing list of states keeping cell phones away from students during school hours. “This is a game changer for our public schools, giving students the… Read More

May 1, 2025
Courts
Milwaukee Public Schools sued after student with disabilities suffered multiple injuries

A lawsuit against Milwaukee Public Schools alleges civil-rights violations of a student with disabilities after injuries left him with a fractured jaw and tooth requiring extensive medical treatment. Jill Leffler,… Read More

April 30, 2025
Public Education
Buffalo Public Schools responds to police detective’s charges of failures in reporting abuse, sexual assault

The Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) Board of Education has launched an external investigation after a police detective accused the district of covering up incidents of abuse and sexual assault. “The… Read More

April 29, 2025