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
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
Public Education
Massachusetts Senate approves cellphone ban for public schools

Massachusetts has taken steps to make classrooms “more human again” with the state Senate approving a bill to ban cellphones from public schools, argues one educator. “When phones are put… Read More

August 4, 2025
Culture
‘Panda’ parenting gains traction with goals to promote independence, responsibility, self-esteem

Stop hovering, helicopter moms. It’s time to practice “panda” skills, according to a growing chorus of families dissatisfied with current parenting philosophies. Panda parenting is nurturing children, but giving them… Read More

August 1, 2025