The Education Exchange: “1619 Project” Creator Failed to Use Power and Privilege to Promote Choice

Nikole Hannah-Jones’s admitted neglect over daughter’s school options let more families down than her own

Photo of Steven WilsonSteven Wilson, a Senior Fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Nikole Hannah-Jones’ recent essay, in which she wrestles with her decision to send her daughter to an under-performing public school.

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