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Jillian Schneider

Jillian Schneider is a Staff Writer for The Heartlander. A California native, she recently graduated from Azusa Pacific University with Bachelors degrees in Communication Studies and Humanities. Her…

Government
US Department of Education announces college accreditation reform  

The U.S. Department of Education is proposing new college accreditation policies aimed at reducing woke ideology and promoting student achievement, but accreditation agencies are already pushing back. Read More

August 27, 2026
Public Education
California public schools now offer ‘transitional kindergarten’, free meals for 4 year olds

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently touted California’s multi-billion dollar investment in free, universal transitional kindergarten, despite mixed evidence for academic benefits. “California is proving what’s possible with historic investments in… Read More

August 24, 2026
Courts
YAF sues University of Minnesota over free speech of students, guest speakers

Conservative students are suing the University of Minnesota, arguing it is compelling pro-trans speech on campus. Young America’s Foundation (YAF), represented by the Southeastern Legal Foundation, has… Read More

August 24, 2026
Public Education
Over 95% of New Yorkers want public education reform  

Most New York voters aren’t happy with public education. A July survey from the Empire Center for Public Policy found only 4% of likely voters think education in New… Read More

August 21, 2026
Courts
Nebraska lawsuit: Public education uses financial pressure to curtail parental rights

A civil rights group has filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Nebraska, challenging the premises of the modern, government-run education system. Two Nebraska families, represented by the New… Read More

August 19, 2026