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
Plans to regulate distance education raises concerns over continued innovation, access 

The Biden administration has announced plans to increase oversight over distance education, prompting educational experts to warn it will only hinder online programs’ access and flexibility for students. The increased… Read More

August 2, 2024
Opinion
New York school’s ‘hateful rhetoric’ stance contradicts fundamental constitutional principles

A new lawsuit against a New York school district may determine whether America still respects free speech – or whether this freedom has been whittled down… Read More

August 1, 2024
Public Education
First class but last place: New Mexico student achievement hits bottom despite record spending

Public-school students in New Mexico still languish behind their national peers in academic performance, despite hefty funding increases and legislative meetings to work on court-ordered reform. Although schools will… Read More

July 31, 2024
Homeschools
Kansas Department of Education changes online form for homeschool registration, adding fields not required by state law 

Homeschool families are questioning changes to the Kansas Department of Education’s online registration form, which now demands more information than is required under state law. “A school custodian must submit… Read More

July 31, 2024
Public Education
‘Concerns’ acknowledged after St Louis Public Schools superintendent’s sudden leave of absence

The St. Louis Board of Education has placed its school superintendent on an abrupt leave of absence weeks before the school year, citing concerns after her brief one-year tenure. Superintendent… Read More

July 30, 2024