Nikole Hannah-Jones Chose a Struggling School for Her Daughter — Years Later, She Questioned That Decision

Nikole Hannah-Jones says she now regrets aspects of an educational choice intended to challenge inequality in New York City schools.

*Nikole Hannah-Jones is facing criticism after revealing the consequences of deliberately sending her daughter to struggling, predominantly Black public schools in Brooklyn.

The New York Times journalist and 1619 Project creator revisited the decision in a deeply personal essay published Sunday. The New York Post detailed the criticism that followed.

Hannah-Jones and her husband enrolled their daughter, Najya, at P.S. 307 in 2015. Hannah-Jones said they hoped their family’s resources and involvement could help challenge educational inequality…

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