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
Navy veteran, former schoolteacher finds public education ‘utterly inept’ at preparing youth for real life compared to military 

Despite all modern technological advances, the U.S. military’s “most impressive asset” remains its young servicemakers “often barely out of high school,” argues one Navy veteran. “The Navy… Read More

October 17, 2025
Culture
‘Sizable minority’ of Gen Z-ers embrace conservative Christianity, NYT commentary concludes

Will Christian conservatism die out among Generation Z, which is famous for its “Nones” – Americans with no religious affiliation? Think again, advises one analyst in a guest… Read More

October 16, 2025
Public Education
Officials: Stabbing of 8th grader in Detroit involved mother sneaking knife into school

A Detroit school canceled classes last week after an eighth-grade student was stabbed by a classmate, officials say. “The stabbing occurred after the child’s mother reportedly gave her… Read More

October 15, 2025
Public Education
Ohio school district wrestles with looming budget shortfall, higher costs despite ‘better financial standing’

Despite enjoying “better financial standing” than its Cleveland counterpart, Akron Public Schools (APS) in northeastern Ohio is still facing an estimated $10 million shortfall this academic year. “If… Read More

October 14, 2025
Public Education
Seattle Public Schools admits negligence in student assault case, delaying civil jury trial

Shortly before a student assault court case involving Seattle Public Schools was scheduled to start Oct. 8, the district admitted negligence “for failing to remove a teacher,” KING 5… Read More

October 13, 2025