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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…

Homeschools
Georgia’s rich homeschool history supplies ‘fertile ground’ for emerging hybrid options

Since Georgia legalized homeschooling in 1984, it has achieved national prominence as a leader in alternative education options. “The state’s relaxed regulations, along with metro Atlanta’s density,… Read More

February 3, 2026
Government
New Hampshire bill allowing universal open enrollment passes Senate

The New Hampshire Senate has passed a bill allowing universal open enrollment in public schools, with supporters praising the move as a way to provide greater choice to families. Read More

February 3, 2026
Public Education
Indianapolis posts largest school enrollment slump since COVID-19 pandemic

Continuing a national trend, Indianapolis Public Schools is working to adjust operations as it records its largest enrollment decline since the 2019-20 COVID-19 pandemic year. Read More

February 2, 2026
Government
Utah lawmakers, school officials bicker over public education budget cuts

Tensions arose between Utah lawmakers and the state’s school board leaders in a recent meeting over cutting the public education budget. “It’s not even close,” said Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, R-South… Read More

January 30, 2026
Public Education
US teens spending 1+ hours on smartphones during school day, study concludes

A recent report finds the average U.S. teen is using at least one hour of the school day on their cellphones – and it’s not for educational purposes. “[U.S.] adolescents, on average,… Read More

January 29, 2026