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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…

Courts
New Jersey Supreme Court: Schools ‘vicariously liable’ in sexual abuse cases

If sexual abuse by a teacher took place outside the scope of the teacher’s employment or off school property, is the district still liable? New Jersey’s Supreme Court believes so,… Read More

March 25, 2026
Homeschools
Minnesota homeschool growth this year tops COVID-19 pandemic numbers

The number of homeschool students enrolled in Minnesota reached a record high of 32,024 students this academic year – breaking the previous year’s record, American Experiment has… Read More

March 24, 2026
Public Education
North Carolina districts grapple with declining enrollment, discuss school closures

Districts across North Carolina – even those in affluent areas such as Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools – are facing increased pressure to cut costs amid falling student numbers. “Due to a combination… Read More

March 24, 2026
Public Education
Retirements, state takeovers drive high number of North Texas superintendents leaving posts

At least eight superintendents in North Texas districts have revealed plans to step down this academic year, with four of them making the announcement this month. “This comes as… Read More

March 23, 2026
Government
New Hampshire bill proposes removing CRT, LGBTQ ideologies from school curriculum

Legislation moving through New Hampshire would bar school districts from including “critical race theory and LGBTQ+ ideologies in schools, and establishes a right of action for violations,” the InDepthNH.org news website … Read More

March 20, 2026