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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
Starting to homeschool? Look for local workshops like this one for free resources and tools

To jumpstart parents’ introduction to homeschooling, a Kansas City-area nonprofit is offering the opportunity to browse free curriculum at an upcoming workshop. The workshop will take… Read More

August 7, 2024
Public Education
St. Louis public schools grapple with board squabbles, audit requests after superintendent’s leave of absence

The St. Louis mayor has requested an audit of the city’s public schools one week after the furlough of its superintendent, even as school board members… Read More

August 6, 2024
Public Education
Plans to regulate distance education raises concerns over continued innovation, access 

The Biden administration has announced plans to increase oversight over distance education, prompting educational experts to warn it will only hinder online programs’ access and flexibility for students. The increased… Read More

August 2, 2024
Opinion
New York school’s ‘hateful rhetoric’ stance contradicts fundamental constitutional principles

A new lawsuit against a New York school district may determine whether America still respects free speech – or whether this freedom has been whittled down… Read More

August 1, 2024
Education
Kansas Department of Education changes online form for homeschool registration, adding fields not required by state law

(The Heartlander) — Homeschool families are questioning changes to the Kansas Department of Education’s online registration form, which now demands more information than is required under state law. “A school… Read More

July 31, 2024