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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…

Government
Homeschooling military families praise legislation intended to streamline process for moving across state lines

Homeschooling can help strengthen national security, argue lawmakers introducing a proposal to streamline this educational process for military families moving across state lines. “Parents serving this country should not… Read More

June 30, 2026
Public Education
Virginia re-evaluates standing as U.S. ‘laboratory for education policy,’ outlines ongoing challenges in student outcomes

As the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary, the Old Dominion State serves as a microcosm of the present and future problems facing public education, according to a recent analysis. “In the 250… Read More

June 30, 2026
Public Education
Students with disabilities get short shrift in Massachusetts schools, commentary argues

Despite Massachusetts’ reputation as a leader in public schools, students with special needs are failing to get the comprehensive education they are promised by law, a recent analyst concluded. Read More

June 26, 2026
Public Education
PA lawmakers still squabbling over public education budget before June 30 deadline

Pennsylvania’s budget needs to be decided by a June 30 deadline, yet lawmakers are still dithering over how best to fund the state’s public schools. Republicans argue financial support should… Read More

June 25, 2026
Public Education
Former Virginia school paraprofessional sentenced after providing alcohol, vapes to minors 

A former employee at a Virginia school district is serving a four-month sentence after admitting to providing alcohol and vapes in her home to at least three minors,… Read More

June 24, 2026