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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
Parents push back against Seattle district’s policy forbidding opt-outs from LGBTQ-related curriculum

A policy against letting parents opt out of LGBTQ-related curriculum at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is raising concerns within the area community. “It’s a dangerous policy,” Beth Daranciang,… Read More

September 11, 2025
Public Education
NYC mayoral frontrunner criticized for skimpy plan on public-school improvement 

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist nominee for New York City mayor, is under fire from left-leaning media outlets for failing to offer specifics on improving the city’s beleaguered public-education… Read More

September 10, 2025
Public Education
Lower enrollment, budgetary woes haunt Seattle schools at start of school year

Seattle Public Schools welcomed 49,000 students this week – down from more than 52,000 students in 2020 – while planning further discussions over dwindling enrollment and projected budget deficits. Read More

September 9, 2025
Homeschools
6-year homeschool mom shares tips on high school

The thought of homeschooling through high school often intimidates parents – even those who successfully accomplish it, says one Florida mom who knows the feeling. “The year before… Read More

September 8, 2025
Homeschools
Northwest states report homeschool surge above pre-pandemic rates

Amid growing interest and opportunities in public education alternatives, families like Cairo Orr’s are finding new ways to balance schooling and unique family challenges, such as Type 1 diabetes. Read More

September 5, 2025