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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
Virginia district contemplates four-day school week, anticipates parent disapproval

A district in Virginia has proposed a four-day school week “to save money, alleviate staffing shortages and prioritize mental health,” Gray Media’s WDBJ7 reports. Under… Read More

February 19, 2026
Public Education
Minnesota district escapes criminal charges after ‘concerning’ credit card purchases lacking documentation

After investigating a Minnesota district’s financial records, the county’s attorney has declined to file criminal charges but still rebuked officials’ mismanagement. “(Olmsted) County Attorney Michael Walters called the district’s previous… Read More

February 18, 2026
Public Education
Milwaukee schools scrambling to cut back after audits reveal $46 million shortfall

As Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) begins to deal with a $46 million budget deficit, the community is questioning how such a situation arose in the first place. “You say this… Read More

February 17, 2026
Homeschools
Florida homeschooler sets record for winning county spelling bee 3 years straight

Calabash can refer to a tropical tree or its fruit, a North Carolina town – or the word propelling Cooper Campen, a Florida homeschool student, to his third consecutive championship in the Alachua County… Read More

February 16, 2026
Government
Florida bill would require public schools to report on unused land for statewide registry

Democrats in Florida are balking at legislation requiring school districts to disclose how much vacant land they own. The state’s education department would use the ensuing data to create a statewide registry, Florida Politics reported. Read More

February 13, 2026