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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
New Jersey parents urge state to end district takeover, citing ‘weakened trust, reduced family involvement’

Parents in a New Jersey school district are calling for the State Board of Education to end a government takeover, expressing frustrations with academic and other outcomes. “State intervention in… Read More

September 19, 2025
Public Education
Teachers’ union, administrator at odds on handling teaching shortage, ‘excessing’

The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) has filed grievances against the city’s school district, arguing a recent move to address classroom vacancies harmed both staffers and students. “Administration could have… Read More

September 18, 2025
lincoln, civics education
Public Education
Florida Board of Education chair outlines principles to create ‘informed, virtuous citizenry’

Education shouldn’t just transmit knowledge – it should form character and cultivate “civic virtues essential to freedom,” argued the Florida State Board of Education chair in a recent address. “We… Read More

September 18, 2025
Public Education
NYC’s public schools ‘least efficient’ yet most expensive nationwide, commentary warns

Immigration alone can’t solve New York City’s public-school enrollment shortfall, a recent commentary concludes. “Since 2020, New York City public schools have lost nearly 70,000 students in grades K–12… Read More

September 17, 2025
Culture
Indianapolis gun violence exacerbated through teens’ use of social media, analysis finds

Indianapolis law enforcement has noted a deadly trend where Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram have enabled or contributed toward deadly gun violence among teens. “Since 2018, over one-third of the gun… Read More

September 16, 2025