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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…

Education
Half of public-school board elections run uncontested, leaving little accountability with voters

(The Heartlander) — A June 2025 study from Brown University’s Annenberg Institute found about half of school board races from 16 states were uncontested, leaving voters… Read More

June 24, 2025
Courts
Wyoming teachers’ union sues school choice program designed for low-income students

The Wyoming teachers’ union is suing the state’s first-ever school choice program, claiming it’s “unconstitutional” to give scholarships to low-income students. The Wyoming Education Association (WEA) along with… Read More

June 24, 2025
Courts
Company supporting women’s sports sues Colorado for stifling free speech with ‘gender expression’ requirements

XX-XY Athletics sports apparel company has filed a lawsuit to nullify Colorado’s transgender anti-discrimination law for its infringement on free speech. In May, Colorado updated its anti-discrimination code… Read More

June 19, 2025
Government
Charter school leader blasts Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed charter funding cuts

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is under fire yet again for opposing school choice. In 2022, Shapiro campaigned on a promise to create a private… Read More

June 16, 2025
Government
Teachers’ unions lead the way in union decline 

Teachers’ unions are at the forefront of a steep decline in public sector union membership, according to a recent report. The Freedom Foundation, a… Read More

June 16, 2025