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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
Texas districts call for more funding after ‘largest one-time public education investment’ of $8.5 billion

Texas districts are still struggling to make ends meet despite almost $8.5 billion in 2025 funding, according to recent reports. “School officials said they were still plagued by… Read More

June 5, 2026
Courts
Social media platforms face growing number of school-based plaintiffs alleging harm to students

A Washington district has taken the next step in joining federal litigation against social media companies, accusing their platforms of causing harm to students. “Tacoma Public Schools could sue Meta, ByteDance and… Read More

June 5, 2026
Public Education
Michigan public school boards accused of embracing ‘secrecy, intolerance for opposition’

Two recent cases against public school boards in Michigan should serve as a warning for all Americans concerned about free speech, according to a nonprofit research institute. “They highlight an… Read More

June 4, 2026
Public Education
Maryland’s largest district mulls fewer staffing roles to address budget deficit

More than 400 positions across Maryland’s Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) could disappear under a proposal the state’s Board of Education will consider June 4. “The proposed cuts… Read More

June 2, 2026
Public Education
Connecticut district wrestles with covering multimillion-dollar shortfall even with state, local support

Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut is scrambling to address a projected $89 million budget deficit over the next two fiscal years, according to the local Fox affiliate. Read More

June 1, 2026