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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…

Homeschools
Challenges in public schools driving more Texas parents to consider homeschooling

Ongoing safety concerns at her son’s elementary school in Texas have caused Sarah Jackson to switch to homeschool. “My son is 5 years old and I am definitely going to… Read More

March 18, 2025
Education, Missouri
Missouri mulls legislation allowing homeschool students to join public-school extracurricular activities

(The Heartlander) — Missouri homeschoolers may soon be able to participate in any extracurricular activities hosted by school districts, according to a new bill under review by the state House. Read More

March 17, 2025
Government
North Carolina moves to eliminate DEI in public schools with Senate bill 

The North Carolina Senate Tuesday passed a bill to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public education. “Our schools should not be in the business of teaching… Read More

March 14, 2025
Public Education
More than 1 of every 3 NYC students skip classes despite increased funding, study concludes 

Taxpayers in the Big Apple are paying more than $36,000 per student – even though more than a third of those students don’t even attend classes, a recent report warns. Read More

March 13, 2025
Public Education
Wisconsin public schools struggling with teacher retention, especially in special education

Wisconsin could solve its teacher shortage not by recruiting more educators but by persuading current ones to remain in their positions, a recent government report concludes. “The ongoing staffing challenges… Read More

March 12, 2025