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
Influx of migrant students a ‘godsend’ to NYC public schools, chancellor claims

As New York City officials warn of the migrant crisis overwhelming public services, NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks welcomes the increased student enrollment.  “For some of the schools, the migrants… Read More

September 12, 2024
Homeschools
New York observes second-highest rate of growth in homeschooling nationwide

Despite New York’s reputation as a high-regulation homeschool state, its families are turning to home education in record numbers. “New York’s homeschooling rates have jumped 178% over the past decade,… Read More

September 9, 2024
Public Education
Despite millions spent, ongoing HVAC failures at Albuquerque public schools hurt students’ learning, families say

Students in Albuquerque public schools are having trouble studying because of inadequate heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems – “an issue KOAT has raised with the school district for nearly… Read More

September 3, 2024
Public Education
Detransitioner persuades Texas school board to get rid of ‘gender fluidity material’ by sharing firsthand experience

A school board in Texas passed an amendment to prevent “gender fluidity material from being distributed in schools” after powerful testimony from a detransitioner. “As a child, I was groomed… Read More

September 3, 2024
Public Education
Chicago Public Schools under fire for kindergarten-and-up sex ed using unlicensed ‘health educators’ 

A parental rights group has raised alarms over a shocking sexual education curriculum for Chicago public-school students featuring unlicensed “health educators.” The curriculum identifies female and male body parts in… Read More

August 29, 2024