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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
‘English Learner limbo’ costs California students, taxpayers in money, resources while burdening officials, report finds 

When should public schools consider students English “speaking,” not learning? As soon as they can demonstrate proficiency – which isn’t what the current system does,… Read More

August 25, 2026
Public Education
Nashville public school student records discovered at area Goodwill store

A Nashville Goodwill store uncovered more than good deals in one of its items for sale – a treasure trove of public-school records, which would have gone unnoticed except… Read More

August 21, 2026
Public Education
Shock gloves in Omaha schools? Parents, students protest security measure for SROs 

Hands off our children, parents and students warned Omaha Public Schools (OPS) upon hearing the district would equip school resource officers with shock gloves as the academic year begins. Read More

August 20, 2026
Public Education
Oregon committee urges billions more in school spending despite lackluster outcomes

An Oregon committee is calling for billions of dollars more in state education funding just to maintain current outcomes – a recommendation even left-leaning news outlets acknowledge will probably… Read More

August 20, 2026
Public Education
Kentucky teacher, band director arrested on 17 counts of first-degree sexual abuse

A Kentucky school district has suspended one of its teachers after his arrest in relation to a child sex abuse investigation, according to recent reports. “Adam McRay, 34, faces 17… Read More

August 19, 2026