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
Connecticut schools tightening YouTube policies after issues with elementary students 

As more Connecticut public-school teachers use video-based educational resources and instruction, districts are struggling to balance technological considerations with student safety. “Policies vary from district to district,” CTInsider.com… Read More

May 6, 2025
Homeschools
North Dakota homeschool co-op logs impressive growth in first year

Capstone, a faith-based homeschool co-operative in North Dakota, has already reached impressive heights within one year of its formation. “The group has expanded so much that they’ve currently capped the… Read More

May 5, 2025
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