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
‘Culture of financial non-compliance’ at Tulsa Public Schools allowed for $25 million in fiscal mismanagement, audit concludes

The Tulsa Teacher Corps describes itself as a “highly supported certification pathway” for educators, yet it came under fire by the Oklahoma state auditor, Cindy Byrd,… Read More

March 5, 2025
Opinion
Op-ed: Long-term homeschoolers enjoy ‘most favorable levels of mental health,’ study finds

One of the most frequent criticisms leveled against homeschooling involves questions over isolation and a lack of socialization – issues often associated with mental health and well-being. However, we may… Read More

March 3, 2025
Homeschools
MIT homeschool internship program to address ‘substantial gap’ of STEM-related opportunities

Homeschoolers can feel intimidated over teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) – but help may lie as close as their kitchen or garage, explains homeschool dad Michael Strano. Strano,… Read More

February 27, 2025
Homeschools
Homeschool conference to support Midwestern families through special-needs resources, learning screenings

While Christy-Faith has more than 20 years’ experience coaching children of “A-listers and billionaires,” her newest initiative lies in helping homeschool parents – not celebrities. “I’m on a mission to… Read More

February 27, 2025
Public Education
73% of Americans ‘dissatisfied’ with public school system, Gallup poll reveals 

If the nation’s public schools received grade cards, nearly all this year would be receiving an F, at least from the public.  Almost 3 of every 4 respondents in a… Read More

February 25, 2025