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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
Ohio district pushes back on public transportation recommendations by work group 

Columbus City Schools (CCS) in Ohio has criticized recent calls to phase out a public transportation loophole that allows districts to avoid busing children to charter and private schools. Read More

July 16, 2026
Public Education
NC district cuts back on technology usage, sees improved learning outcomes 

In a world rapidly changing through artificial intelligence and other technologies, one North Carolina district is taking a different approach through “tech-free” days throughout the… Read More

July 14, 2026
Public Education
Colorado’s second-largest school district ponders mill levy proposal as stopgap measure for budget deficit 

A Colorado school district is considering whether to place a mill levy measure on the November ballot that would raise an additional $135 million in taxes for schools if approved – even… Read More

July 14, 2026
Courts
Maine district sued over special-needs program after sexual exploitation of child with autism

A Maine district has been accused of violating state and federal laws after a former special education technician was convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor. The technician, Benjamin Conroy, died in… Read More

July 10, 2026
Public Education
Ex-custodian in Arkansas district arrested after rape allegations

A former school custodian in a northwest Arkansas district has been charged with rape involving a juvenile who was less than 14 years old, according to recent reports. Read More

July 9, 2026