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Shanxi Omoniyi

Shanxi Omoniyi is a staff writer for The Heartlander. She also serves as Online Content Director at Midwest Parent Educators (MPE), a nonprofit organization serving thousands of homeschool families…

Public Education
Minneapolis parents threaten to leave district over proposed school closures 

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is facing pushback over proposals to close up to 16 schools in an effort to address dwindling enrollment. “There’s not a lot of… Read More

October 6, 2026
Public Education
Atlanta Public Schools community protests district’s communication over school closures 

Despite community meetings over 16 planned school closures, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is facing public criticism over its handling of a “broader consolidation plan,” CBS News recently… Read More

October 5, 2026
Public Education
Pastor: Teachers’ union, lack of discipline driving Chicago families out of public schools 

Addressing Chicago’s public school crisis – where 35% of buildings are less than half full – starts at the leadership level, argues a prominent clergyman. Read More

September 30, 2026
Opinion
Analysis: Homeschool vs. public school – which is better? 

As New York marks an explosion in homeschool growth long past the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one media outlet saw fit to continue the conversation sparked… Read More

September 29, 2026
Public Education
Oklahoma principal charged, placed on leave after minors were shown sex toy 

A principal at Miami Public Schools in northeastern Oklahoma has been charged with “publication, distribution, or participation in the preparation of any obscene material” involving a sex toy shown… Read More

September 29, 2026