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Jillian Schneider

Jillian Schneider is a Staff Writer for The Heartlander. A California native, she recently graduated from Azusa Pacific University with Bachelors degrees in Communication Studies and Humanities. Her…

DEI
Federal funding for poor students wasted on DEI programs, report finds

(The Heartlander) — Over the past four years, America’s public schools have poured $20 million in federal funding into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, new research finds. Defending Education… Read More

July 17, 2025
Government
School choice booming in New Hampshire after program becomes universal

New Hampshire’s universal school choice program is processing thousands of applications since Gov. Kelly Ayotte removed the income cap in June for the Education Freedom Account… Read More

July 14, 2025
Education
Florida public schools report learning gains amid school choice boom

(The Heartlander) — Florida public schools are showing consistent learning gains as the state continues to prioritize education freedom and other conservative reforms. Gov. Ron DeSantis released the… Read More

July 11, 2025
Courts
Group sues Oklahoma over social studies standards ‘promoting’ Christianity

A group is suing Oklahoma for teaching students how Christianity has impacted American history. Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) announced its lawsuit… Read More

July 10, 2025
Public Education
Report: Florida business owners concerned with poor math skills of job candidates 

Lack of math proficiency in public schools is worrying Florida’s business owners, a new report reveals. The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation surveyed and interviewed… Read More

July 9, 2025