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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…

Education, Parenting
Illinois teachers’ unions pour millions into ‘effort to limit families’ educational options,’ commentary concludes

(The Heartlander) — A controversial bill in Illinois is showcasing the state’s slide away from educational freedom, a taxpayer-advocacy organization warns.“Lawmakers and teachers unions are seeking to regulate… Read More

May 8, 2025
Public Education
Connecticut schools tightening YouTube policies after issues with elementary students 

As more Connecticut public-school teachers use video-based educational resources and instruction, districts are struggling to balance technological considerations with student safety. “Policies vary from district to district,” CTInsider.com… Read More

May 6, 2025
Homeschools
North Dakota homeschool co-op logs impressive growth in first year

Capstone, a faith-based homeschool co-operative in North Dakota, has already reached impressive heights within one year of its formation. “The group has expanded so much that they’ve currently… Read More

May 5, 2025
Courts
New Mexico must address ‘continuing violation’ of students’ rights in failing to educate, judge rules 

A New Mexico judge has ordered the state to create a remedial plan after its “continuing violation of at-risk students’ constitutional rights” – rights to receive an adequate public… Read More

May 5, 2025
Public Education
Layoffs likely as Chicago Public Schools wrestles with $529M budget shortfall

After years of enjoying billions in COVID-19 pandemic aid, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is coming to grips with the idea of downsizing, a left-leaning news organization admits. “The… Read More

May 2, 2025