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1619 Project founder regrets school choice for her daughter, admits putting ideals ahead of her education
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Nikole Hannah-Jones, founder of the 1619 Project, said she regrets her decision to enroll her daughter in a Brooklyn public school after her daughter stated she did not receive the education she wanted. Hannah-Jones did not provide additional details about which specific school her daughter attended or what educational gaps her daughter identified. The statement came during a public discussion about school choice and parental decision-making.
