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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
Public schools grapple with ‘disgraceful’ employee posts after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Public schools nationwide are facing fallout after numerous educators sparked community outrage with posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. In one example, a teacher from Framingham Public Schools in Massachusetts was… Read More

September 16, 2025
Public Education
Financial uncertainties propel Michigan districts to ponder ending free meals continued after COVID

Michigan school districts are considering whether they can afford to continue free lunches and breakfasts to all students, given uncertain state funding and other financial challenges. “For two years, students… Read More

September 15, 2025
Government
New Jersey families protest homeschool regulation bills – including requirements to teach DEI, gender identity

Families are protesting legislation requiring New Jersey homeschoolers to use curriculum aligned with state learning standards – including subjects such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), gender identity, sexual orientation… Read More

September 15, 2025
Homeschools
Latest homeschool growth in Pennsylvania, Delaware no longer attributed to pandemic 

Homeschooling in Northeastern states such as Pennsylvania and Delaware has been quietly growing after a slight downward trend following the COVID-19 pandemic. “The number of homeschooled students went from just… Read More

September 12, 2025
Public Education
Parents push back against Seattle district’s policy forbidding opt-outs from LGBTQ-related curriculum

A policy against letting parents opt out of LGBTQ-related curriculum at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is raising concerns within the area community. “It’s a dangerous policy,” Beth Daranciang, Moms for… Read More

September 11, 2025