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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
Unsustainable spending, declining student enrollment may force closure of 1 in 10 San Francisco schools

Nearly a tenth of San Francisco’s 121 public schools would close under a recent proposal, which concedes the California district cannot maintain its current fiscal trajectory. “While not unique to… Read More

October 15, 2024
Public Education
More St. Louis public-school leaders leaving after audit requests, low test scores, transportation woes

Financial shortcomings, dwindling test scores, and transportation challenges in St. Louis (Missouri) Public Schools are affecting future generations the most, educational advocates say. “Adults can leave. The children can’t,” Chester… Read More

October 14, 2024
Homeschools
National homeschooling growth no longer just pandemic-related, researchers conclude

Results from the 2023-2024 school year show the noticeable increase in U.S. homeschooling can no longer be attributed solely to the COVID-19 pandemic. “While the exact reason for this growth… Read More

October 10, 2024
Public Education
Schools are failing to cope with migrant students, risk accreditation

The U.S. education system’s failure to meet key learning standards with an influx of migrant students may cause some schools to lose accreditation – despite efforts to hide dismal academic… Read More

October 8, 2024
Public Education
Oklahoma investigating school policies after student barred from displaying U.S. flag

The Oklahoma Department of Education has made “promoting patriotism” a priority after a public-school student was told he could no longer display the American flag while on school property. “What… Read More

October 2, 2024