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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
‘Culture of financial non-compliance’ at Tulsa Public Schools allowed for $25 million in fiscal mismanagement, audit concludes

The Tulsa Teacher Corps describes itself as a “highly supported certification pathway” for educators, yet it came under fire by the Oklahoma state auditor, Cindy… Read More

March 5, 2025
Opinion
Op-ed: Long-term homeschoolers enjoy ‘most favorable levels of mental health,’ study finds

One of the most frequent criticisms leveled against homeschooling involves questions over isolation and a lack of socialization – issues often associated with mental health and well-being. However,… Read More

March 3, 2025
Homeschools
MIT homeschool internship program to address ‘substantial gap’ of STEM-related opportunities

Homeschoolers can feel intimidated over teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) – but help may lie as close as their kitchen or garage, explains homeschool dad Michael Strano. Read More

February 27, 2025
Homeschools
Homeschool conference to support Midwestern families through special-needs resources, learning screenings

While Christy-Faith has more than 20 years’ experience coaching children of “A-listers and billionaires,” her newest initiative lies in helping homeschool parents – not celebrities. “I’m on a… Read More

February 27, 2025
Education
73% of Americans ‘dissatisfied’ with public school system, Gallup poll reveals

(The Heartlander) — If the nation’s public schools received grade cards, nearly all this year would be receiving an F, at least from the public. Almost 3 of… Read More

February 25, 2025