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Nikole Hannah-Jones has the wrong cure for failing black schools

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Crossley, W. (2026, October 23). Nikole Hannah-Jones has the wrong cure for failing black schools. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4776000/nikole-hannah-jones-wrong-cure-for-failing-black-schools/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-23 · by Will Crossley

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The article discusses backlash against Nikole Hannah-Jones's recent piece in the New York Times Magazine regarding education reform. It argues that financial investment and diversity do not necessarily lead to improved educational outcomes for black schools. The author contends that historical perspectives show money and diversity alone are insufficient solutions, suggesting a different approach is needed.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones's recent article in the New York Times Magazine about education reform has sparked extensive debate across various media platforms. The piece, published last month, drew both praise and criticism from commentators who either supported or condemned her stance on addressing issues in black schools. Will Crossley of the Washington Examiner argues that more traditional approaches to improving failing schools are necessary, emphasizing that increasing funding and promoting diversity alone do not ensure better educational outcomes.

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📰 Nikole Hannah-Jones Criticized
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Will Crossley
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American the New York Times Magazine

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Last month, Nikole Hannah-Jones’ piece in the New York Times Magazine provoked a heated response on what seemed like every op-ed page and podcast in the country.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-23
2026-10-23 · Washington Examiner
Nikole Hannah-Jones has the wrong cure for failing black schools · assertive framing

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Now that the dust has settled on yet another controversy over American education, it’s time to re-learn what our forebears knew: Money doesn’t buy results. asserted
Money → settle → results
Diversity doesn’t guarantee success. asserted
Diversity → guarantee → success
Last month, Nikole Hannah-Jones’ piece in the New York Times Magazine provoked a heated response on what seemed like every op-ed page and podcast in the country. asserted
what → provoke → country
Some commentators were outraged at her selfishness; others, including intellectual adversaries, respected Hannah-Jones for living by her principles. asserted
others → outrage → principles
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