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…

Homeschools
Homeschool mom: Lawmakers should pursue ‘Goldilocks laws’ when considering measures to stop child abuse

Lawmakers in Connecticut need to guard against “legislating as a reaction to isolated cases of terrible abuse,” argues one homeschool mom. “In the words of a childhood fairytale, when it… Read More

May 27, 2025
Homeschools
Homeschooling offers escape from New Mexico’s ‘failing public schools,’ former NASA aerospace engineer argues

Parents in the “Land of Enchantment” are increasingly disenchanted with dismal educational outcomes statewide, says one New Mexico mom. “When I ask parents why they pulled their kids out of… Read More

May 23, 2025
Public Education
Arkansas 3rd-graders who fail literacy standards may be held back according to new public-school guidelines

Starting this fall, public schools in Arkansas may need to retain third-graders who cannot meet reading standards – although those “standards” haven’t been finalized, the state’s education department says. “By… Read More

May 22, 2025
Public Education
Former students accuse CPS officials of longtime abuse, sexual misconduct

Twelve Chicago women are sharing stories of sexual abuse by public-school officials – highlighting the district’s failure to address such charges in a timely manner, according… Read More

May 21, 2025
Homeschools
Homeschooling numbers in New York continue skyrocketing years after COVID-19 pandemic 

The Empire State may soon be known for a different kind of empire – a growing domain of homeschoolers. “According to a study by the Empire Center, in 2018, 37%… Read More

May 19, 2025