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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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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Story summary

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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Who wrote this

Will Crossley

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American the New York Times Magazine

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American NORP · 1× Hannah-Jones PERSON · 1× Nikole Hannah-Jones’ PERSON · 1× the New York Times Magazine ORG · 1×

Narrative

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.

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2026-10-23 · Washington Examiner

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

Claims (4 extracted, 0 hedged)

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